3rd Annual Osage Hills Connection Ride

3RD ANNUAL RIDE
Our 3rd Annual ride features a new route with less gravel and a great scenic ride connecting the Frisco and Katy Trails! The scenery in October will be at it's peak and you will enjoy a great ride through this rural area just waiting to be explored! Riders can start in either Bolivar, Clinton or points along the way for a ride that fits your expertise! Osceola, about half way, will host an After Party (for some it will just be half way) on the Osceola Square that will commemorate the 3rd Annual Ride with music and food from 11am to 3pm. La Casita Mexican Restaurant will be serving food on the square (weather permitting) and inside the restaurant.

About This Ride
This route was developed by some dedicated riders to connect the Frisco Trail in Bolivar to the Katy Trail in Clinton. This has turned into a project involving 3-counties and a multi-city area working together to provide biking and this route in Southwest Missouri and beyond! This ride was developed to promote the route, get rider and their feedback and eventually get permanent signs installed along the route. All proceeds from this ride are going to be used to promote the route and get signage installed! By participating or sponsoring the ride you are brining your support to this project!

A RIDE FOR EVERYONE
What makes this ride unique is there are several start options depending on your expertise! Not up for the full 86.2 miles? Start somewhere in between and end in Osceola for a shorter ride! Start in Humansville and ride to Osceola for a total of 21.7 miles! Looking for something longer? Bolivar-to-Clinton-to-Bolivar will give you a 172.4 mile ride with overnight accommodations available in Clinton, Osceola and Bolivar. Start in Clinton, Bolivar or points in between and end in Osceola or continue on, it's your ride!

DAY OF RIDE
Registration on starts at 8am on October 5th in Clinton and Bolivar, T-Shirts & swag bag pickup will be in Osceola. Shirt Cutoff will be September 20th.

DATES TO REMEMBER:
T-shirt Cutoff - September 23rd for processing and printing
Online Registration cutoff: October 4th @ 11:59pm

OH CRAP
The Osage Hills Connection Route After Party (OH CRAP) will feature live music on the square and a day of fun cheering arriving riders from Clinton, Bolivar and points in between to Osceola. For some Osceola will be the mid-point, for others Osceola will serve as the end point. All will enjoy the sights, sounds and food of Osceola! Part of the Chamber's Fall Music Series this will feature an afternoon show with live music on the Osceola Square from 11am to 2pm!

Find the Route
Find the route map with surfaces, Cuesheet and elevation online here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43668245. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43668245

Route Options
Riders have several ride options depending on their ability.
Bolivar to Humansville - 20.1 Miles
Humansville to Osceola - 21.7 Miles
Bolivar to Osceola - 41.8 Miles
Bolivar to Clinton - 86.2 Miles
Clinton to Osceola - 44.4 Miles
Clinton to Bolivar - 86.2 Miles

NOTE: You do not need to do the full route if you do not wish. It is up to you to find a ride back to your starting point.