Upcoming Bike Rides in Kansas and Neighboring StatesFeed

May 2008

DateRide
05-17-2008Buena Vista Bike Fest - This ride offers outstanding views of Colorado's highest mountain peaks while enjoying the sunshine of the Arkansas River Valley. 40, 50, 62, and 100 mile options.
05-17-2008Spoke & Hub Century - An annual ride benefiting charitable organizations throughout the Bellevue, Nebraska community. Mileage options from 26 to 100 miles.
05-17-2008Oak Creek Valley Bike Ride - Enjoy a fun and scenic bike ride through the Oak Creek Valley starting in Valparaiso, Nebraska. Mileage options from 24 to 70 miles.
05-18-2008Capitol Classic - The Capitol Classic is a showcase for the very best in Topeka area cycling, starting and finishing at the State Capitol Building. 6.5, 25, 62, and 106 mile routes.
05-18-2008Tour de Florence - Tour de Florence is a 40-mile mountain bike ride into the Flint Hills that is breathtaking in many different ways, starting and ending in Florence, KS.
05-18-2008Wicked Wind 100 - The Wicked Wind 100, in early May, welcomes riders of all abilities for 25-, 50-, and 100-mile rides southwest of Wichita.
05-23-2008Iron Horse Bicycle Classic - One of the classic bicycle events in the West takes place every Memorial Day weekend in Durango, Colorado.
05-24-2008Cottonwood 200 - A 200-mile, three-day bicycle tour through the Flint Hills of northeast Kansas, covering some of the best cycling terrain in the state, and using some of the same paths used by Native Americans, settlers, and cattle drives.
05-24-2008M Day Bicycle Ride - Annual bike ride in Minneapolis, Kansas. The ride offers 6, 16, 25, and 32 mile options.
05-24-2008Jamesport Double Nickel - An annual Memorial Day weekend bicycle ride that starts and ends in Jamesport, Missouri.
05-30-2008Tulsa Tough - A three-day cycling festival designed to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles while showcasing the beautiful city of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
05-31-2008Dirty Kanza - 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.

June 2008

DateRide
06-01-2008Lone Star Century - An annual ride organized by the Johnson County Bicycle Club, beginning and ending in Gardner, and running past Clinton and Lone Star Lakes south of Lawrence. 36, 52, 80 or 100 mile options.
06-01-2008Rhett's Run - Cosmo Park, Columbia, MO - Part of the Midwest Fat Tire Series of mountain bike races.
06-01-2008Nebraska Tour De Cure - This one-day fundraising cycling event to benefit the American Diabetes Association features routes of 10, 20, and 50 miles, starting and finishing at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Nebraska.
06-07-2008Biking Across Kansas - Biking Across Kansas (BAK) is a recreational bicycle tour that crosses the state of Kansas within the space of eight days. Participants enjoy the challenge, camaraderie, and adventure of pedaling from Colorado to Missouri under their own power.
06-07-2008Tour of the Mississippi River Valley - TOMRV is a Midwest cycling tradition, with 1500 bicycling enthusiasts coming to eastern Iowa to enjoy a challenging two-day ride on scenic roads, through Midwest farmland, and along the Mississippi River.
06-08-2008Oklahoma FreeWheel - Join over a thousand cyclists at Oklahoma's premier bicycle touring event from Texas north to Kansas.
06-08-2008Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska - This week-long cross-state tour provides an up-close and personal journey through the unheralded beauty and charm of Nebraska.
06-08-2008Tour de Cure: Wheel to Weston - This one-day fundraising cycling event to benefit the American Diabetes Association features routes of 25, 70, and 100 miles and finishes in historic Weston, Missouri.
06-14-2008Tour de Rock - An annual bicycle ride in North Little Rock, Arkansas benefiting the Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, a not-for-profit health-care organization that provides cancer care and treatment.
06-14-2008Star Bike Ride - Enjoy a bicycle ride in beautiful Purcell, Oklahoma and help raise money for the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. 8, 25, 53, and 68 mile options.
06-15-2008Ride The Rockies - An annual bicycle tour that takes 2000 cyclists on a 6-7 day ride on paved roads through Colorado's Rocky Mountains each June.
06-16-2008Katy Trail Ride - An annual, fully-supported, week-long bicycle tour on Missouri's scenic Katy Trail.
06-18-2008Tour de Nebraska - An annual 5-day bicycle adventure tour of beautiful rural Nebraska.
06-21-2008Border Raiders - A week-long tour that visits historic places in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri where the border wars ignited the Civil War long before the first shots were fired on Fort Sumter.
06-21-2008Chariton Classic - An annual bike ride that takes place each June before RAGBRAI, allowing you to test yourself on a 60-mile ride in the rolling hills of Southern Iowa.
06-21-2008Big Wheeled Ballyhoo - A two-day mountain bike festival in Decorah, Iowa that celebrates big wheels with lots of riding, food and entertainment.
06-22-2008Bicycle Tour of Colorado - An annual 7-day, fully-supported bicycle tour in the wide-open valleys and the majestic peaks of Colorado's Rocky Mountains.
06-22-2008Fountain Tour - An annual 45-mile bicycle tour of the historic fountains and landmarks of Kansas City, Missouri.
06-26-2008Dehydrator Bicycle Ride and Race - An annual event in Duncan, Oklahoma to raise money for the Duncan Public Schools Band program. 10-69 mile options for the recreational ride; prizes and medals for racers.
06-28-2008Tour de Corn - Savor the flavor of fresh sweet corn at rest stops on this annual southeast Missouri ride. 15, 30, and 60 mile options.
06-29-2008Amelia Earhart Century - An annual ride that takes place each June in Atchison, Kansas, and offers 35, 62, and 100-mile routes through the rolling farmland of northeast Kansas.

July 2008

DateRide
07-04-2008Tour of Payne - An annual July 4th patriotic bicycle ride in Payne County, Oklahoma, with 26, 36, 62, and 100 mile routes.
07-05-2008Firecracker 100 - The Firecracker 100 is a single-day bike tour that starts in Ottawa, and is held in early July, with proceeds donated to the Kansas Jaycees Cerebral Palsy Ranch.
07-06-2008Pasta 58 Bike Ride - The annual Pasta 58 Bike Ride begins in Junction City, travels to Abilene, and back. Sponsored by the Junction City Recreation Department.
07-06-2008Northland Nightmare - An annual ride that covers some of the most scenic and challenging terrain in the Kansas City area. 20, 50, 62, an 100-mile options.
07-12-2008Lenexa Midnight Bike Ride - The Lenexa Midnight Bike Ride is a unique and interesting ride. How often do you have a chance to ride on the roads and through underground caves in the middle of the night?
07-12-2008Tornado Alley Bike Tour - An annual event that takes place each July starting in Joplin, Missouri and taking a scenic and hilly route through Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas. 25, 62.5, and 110 mile options.
07-12-2008Triple Bypass - Over 120 miles and more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain over three major mountain passes make this Evergreen, Colorado event only for the fittest cyclists.
07-13-2008Lizard Under the Skillet - What better way to beat the heat than to come out to Lawrence, Kansas, and ride the Lizard Under the Skillet. There will be 30, 40 and 65 mile options available to ride.
07-13-2008Lunatic Fringe - Smithville Lake, Smithville, MO - Part of the Midwest Fat Tire Series of mountain bike races.
07-18-2008Mowbray Metric - An annual bicycle ride weekend that features both sagged and unsagged rides with 20, 40 and 62-mile options. McPherson, KS.
07-19-2008Norman Conquest - This annual bike ride takes place in Norman, Oklahoma, and may surprise you with the distance, heat and hills. Route options from 6 to 62.5 miles.
07-20-2008RAGBRAI - This annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state of Iowa is the longest, largest and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world.
07-26-2008Flint Hills Death Ride - The Flint Hills Death Ride is one of the most challenging one-day mountain biking events in the country, with 70-ish miles of OFF ROAD riding.
07-27-2008Show-Me State Games - Rock Bridge State Park, Columbia, MO - Part of the Midwest Fat Tire Series of mountain bike races.

August 2008

DateRide
08-02-2008Dodge City Days Bike Ride - Enjoy up to 41 miles of riding as part of the annual Dodge City Days celebration, and stay for the parade, rodeo, and barbecue contest!
08-02-2008Copper Triangle - Enjoy breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads and three challenging climbs on one of Colorado's classic alpine road rides.
08-03-2008Cider Mill Century - Tour the beautiful countryside of Miami & Linn Counties, starting & ending at the Louisburg Cider Mill. 40, 70 and 100 routes.
08-03-2008Colorado Rocky Mountain Bike Tour - An annual tour through the majestic Rocky Mountains. Begins and ends in Gunnison and covers 472 spectacular alpine miles.
08-09-2008Kool-Aid Classic Bicycle Tour - Tour the scenic, paved country roads surrounding the birthplace of Kool-Aid, Hastings, Nebraska.
08-09-2008Rollin' to the River - Experience the beauty of Burt County, Nebraska on this century ride along the Missouri River north of Omaha.
08-16-2008Moonlight Ramble - Held on the Saturday night nearest the full moon in August, each year 10,000 riders take to the streets of St. Louis, Missouri at midnight.
08-17-2008Prairie Pedal - The annual Prairie Pedal bike tour takes you through the scenic prairies of central Butler County on lightly-traveled, paved public roads. There are 30 and 60 mile options.
08-17-2008Sunflowers to Roses - Ride with us in western Wyandotte County, KS in support of Sunflowers to Roses, a Kansas City-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting cancer and promoting our core values of family, fitness and fun.
08-17-2008Corporate Cycling Challenge - Nebraska's largest one-day bicycling event, with proceeds used for trail development in the Omaha area. 10, 25, and 42-mile options.
08-23-2008Onabike - The annual Onabike in Onawa, Iowa is western Iowa's largest one-day bike ride, with 29-mile and 63-mile route options.
08-24-2008Tour de Shawnee - Tour de Shawnee is an annual bike tour around the bicycle-friendly city of Shawnee, Kansas.
08-24-2008Horsetooth Double Dip - An annual bicycle tour that takes place in Fort Collins, Colorado. 30, 50, 75, or 105 mile routes with up to 8000 feet of total altitude gain.
08-24-2008Summer Breeze - Enjoy a ride on the gently rolling roads of southern Jackson County and Cass County, Missouri on 45, 70, or 100-mile routes.
08-30-2008Cruise the Blues - Cruise the Blues is a mountain bike festival taking place at Palen Family Farms located east of Tipton in North Central Kansas, and featuring 13 miles of trails winding through the creeks, pastures, native grass, and croplands on the farm.
08-31-2008PedalFest - A family ride and 50k or 100k leisure bike ride through the scenic countryside around Wichita, Kansas to benefit the children of Heartspring, which helps children with disabilities achieve their full potential.
08-31-2008Binder Lake 6 Hour - Binder Lake Park, Jefferson City, MO - Part of the Midwest Fat Tire Series of mountain bike races.

September 2008

DateRide
09-06-2008DAM J.A.M. Bicycle Tour - This Northeast Oklahoma bicycle tour is a fabulous fall family event, featuring fun rides of 30, 55, 71, or 101 miles in the lake country around Pryor, Oklahoma.
09-06-2008Bike MS: Petit Jean 'Pedal the Peak' - Bike MS is a two-day bicycling fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The 150 mile, two-day ride begins and ends in Petit Jean State Park in west-central Arkansas.
09-06-2008Bike MS: Kansas City Ride - Bike MS is a two-day bicycling fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The 150 mile, two-day ride begins and ends in Kansas City, and overnights in Sedalia.
09-07-2008OBS Streak - An annual fall cycling event in the Oklahoma City area, sponsored by the Oklahoma Bicycle Society.
09-13-2008Bike MS: Autumn Trails Classic - Bike MS is a two-day bicycling fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The 150 mile, two-day ride begins and ends in Derby and overnights in Winfield.
09-13-2008Bruce Whaley Spirit Ride - The Bruce Whaley Spirit Ride is hosted and organized by the Kaw Valley Bicycle Club as a fund-raising event for the Leukemia Society. Ride 6.5, 25, or 50 miles through southeast Shawnee County.
09-13-2008Spokes 4 Folks - This annual Elkhorn, Nebraska charity ride raises funds for local charities including the Siena Francis House and the Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn. 13, 26, 40, and 66-mile options.
09-14-2008MINTS Rides - Experience early autumn colors on this tri-state ride starting in Hamburg, Iowa and venturing into Missouri and Nebraska - three states on one bike ride, in one day! 36 and 76 mile options.
09-20-2008Bike MS: Eastern Kansas Ride - Bike MS is a two-day bicycling fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The 150 mile, two-day ride begins and ends in Topeka, and overnights in Lawrence.
09-20-2008The Survivor Ride - An annual bicycle ride benefiting the Children's Miracle Network. 5, 13, 25, and 50-mile options.
09-21-2008OZ Epic - Trail of the Four Winds, Lake Ozark, MO - Part of the Midwest Fat Tire Series of mountain bike races.
09-27-2008Durango Fall Blaze - This ride offers spectacular fall views of the scenic San Juan Basin, with 37, 60, and 100 mile options.
09-27-2008Big Dam Bridge 100 - This annual Little Rock, Arkansas event celebrates the "Big Dam Bridge" over the Arkansas River, and offers routes of 12, 32, 50, 82, and 100 miles.
09-28-2008Buffalo Bill Century - The Leavenworth Bicycle Club invites bicycle riders of all ages and abilities to participate in the annual Buffalo Bill Century ride, a fully supported ride over scenic rolling country roads that span the length and breadth of beautiful Leavenworth County
09-28-2008Midwest Bicycle Fest - This free, family-friendly celebration of bicycles of all types including antiques, choppers, lowriders, kustoms, and other odd and unusual creations. Haysville, Kansas.

October 2008

DateRide
10-04-2008AIDS Bicycle Challenge - The AIDS Bicycle Challenge is a 10, 18 or 35 mile ride along the Mill Creek Streamway Trail in Shawnee, KS to benefit those living with HIV/AIDS in Kansas City.
10-04-2008Octoginta - Come to Lawrence, Kansas, and join the Lawrence Bicycle Club and hundreds of other cyclists for the traditional wind-up event of the year. 40 and 80-mile options.
10-04-2008Yellow Brick Road Ride - Looking for an early fall ride? Then please join us for a day of bicycling in beautiful Pottawatomie County, Kansas. 15, 28, and 50 mile routes available.
10-11-2008Ride to Paradise - An off-road ride on hilly sandy roads in Russell County, KS through the scenic Saline River valley. 42 or 50 challenging miles.
10-11-2008Maple Leaf Bike Ride - This ride takes place in October each year in Carthage, Missouri on quiet country roads, with 15, 30, 50, 70 and 100 mile ride options.
10-12-2008Arky 100 - Ride through beautiful Grant and Dallas Counties in southern Arkansas on this annual ride. 25, 50, 62, and 100 mile options.
10-18-2008BikeMO - This fundraiser ride for the Missouri Bicycle Federation takes place each October and offers 17, 32, 62, and 100-mile routes in the beautiful rural countryside of Mid-Missouri starting at Holts Summit.
10-26-2008Tour de Lizard - The Tour de Lizard Fat Tire Classic is an annual off-road mountain bike race taking place at Camp Horizon in Arkansas City, Kansas.

November 2008

DateRide
11-08-2008Wiley Post Story Ride to Read - An annual bicycle ride that raises funds for the Public Library in Maysville, Oklahoma. 30, 40, and 52-mile options.

December 2008

DateRide
12-11-2008Kansas City Cyclocross National Championships - The best racers in American cyclocross fight for the right to wear the stars and stripes jersey at the annual U.S. National Cyclocross Championships at Wyandotte County Park in Kansas City, Kansas.