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The "Dirty Kanza" is intended to be a fun, but extremely challenging ultra-distance bicycling marathon event. It could be called the "Ultimate Gravel Grinder." The "Dirty Kanza" will use open public-access roads. All participants are totally on their own, and responsible for themselves. No rider services are provided during the event. Participants must make their own informed decisions, and suffer the consequences.

This is not an undertaking for the inexperienced bicyclist. Participants will be totally on their own for 200 miles. If you have never completed a solo 24-hour bicycling event, you might want to think twice about participating in the "Dirty Kanza". With the time frame given to complete the event, participants will likely not have the option of sleep, nor much rest. Keep in mind that if you break down, it is your responsibility to contact your support crew to come get you. So if you sign up for this event, make sure you have an emergency back-up plan.

The event will start and finish in the city of Emporia, Kansas, and cover 200 miles of blacktop, gravel, and dirt roads through the scenic Flint Hills.


Event Info:

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06-05-2010Dirty Kanza 200 - The ultimate gravel grinder, the Dirty Kanza is an extremely challenging ultra-distance bicycling marathon event, starting and ending in Emporia, Kansas and covering 200 miles of blacktop, gravel, and dirt roads through the scenic Flint Hills.

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Official Results 06-08-2010
Just a brief update to share with you the official results of the 2010 Dirty Kanza 200.  You can see the scores here: DK200 – 2010 – Results More detailed information about special prizes, individual recognition, and photos will be coming soon, so check back […]
Final Preparations… 04-29-2010
To all 2010 Dirty Kanza 200 Participants, Greetings from all of us here at Heartland Sports Promotions. It is hard to believe we are only five weeks away from race day. We hope your training is going well. Here are a couple of reminders to assist you (and us) in your final […]
Our Newest Sponsor… Routine Leg Works 04-13-2010
We are thrilled to announce the newest Sponsor of The Dirty Kanza 200… Routine Leg Works. Do you suffer from sore legs after a workout? Would you like to shorten your recovery time and be prepared for your next workout sooner, with legs that are stronger and fresher? […]
Information Update… 04-04-2010
To all 2010 Dirty Kanza 200 Participants, Greetings from Jim and Joel, your Co-Race Directors for The Dirty Kanza 200, and from the entire crew at Heartland Sports Promotions. We have some new updates to share with each of you. Hopefully this information will assist you […]
Adventure Monkey, The Magazine 03-21-2010
The first edition of Adventure Monkey, The Magazine was unveiled last night at a special gathering in Emporia, Kansas. Sorry I don’t have any pictures to share. But you can go to www.theadventuremonkey.com to get all the details. The Adventure Monkey is one of our […]
Jim gets interviewed by Ciclirati.com 03-10-2010
I was recently the guest of Jeff Ernst of Ciclirati.com, via a PodCast interview, where Jeff and I visited about the Dirty Kanza 200. Go to www.ciclirati.com and check it out. Thanks, Jeff for having me on.
minor rule addendum from the dk headquarters 02-11-2010
rule # 8 sentence #2 . ” these checkpoints will be the only locations along the entire course where participants may receive assistance from their support crew.” this is the addendum , “assistance will be limited to minor mechanical support to help riders […]
DK Lodging Options… 01-14-2010
Kristi Mohn has been hard at work negotiating some special lodging rates for our DK participants. Your options are listed below. Be sure to mention Dirty Kanza in order to receive these special rates. Best Western 3021 US 50 Emporia, KS 66801 620-342-7587 35 rooms blocked […]
Registration is FULL. Here is our Waiting List Procedure… 01-13-2010
First of all, everyone here at Heartland Sports Promotions wants to thank you for your overwhelming response to our recent registration process. Registration opened last Sunday morning at 12:01 am ET. Based on past years, we expected it would take approximately four weeks […]
Announcing The Dirty Kanza 200 Video Contest 01-13-2010
Win a free entry into the 2011 running of the Dirty Kanza 200. Create a video (or digital slideshow) documenting your preparation for, your participation in, and your recovery from the 2010 running of the Dirty Kanza 200. Post your video online. (On your personal blog, YouTube, […]

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