Bikes BBQ and John Brown
- Date Sat 12th October 2024
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Osawatomie, Kansas
- Price $50.00 - $60.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of cycling, delicious food, and local history at the 2nd annual Bikes BBQ and John Brown Ride on Saturday, October 12th, 2024! This exciting event takes place in Osawatomie, Miami, just 26 miles south of Olathe in the Kansas City Metro area. Participants can choose between two fantastic ride options: a scenic 40-mile round trip to Ottawa, KS's Legacy Square or a 18-mile round trip to Rantoul, KS. Plus, for the first 10 experienced riders, there's a special 8 am shuttle to Garnett, KS, for an unsupported 25-mile ride on the Prairie Spirit Trail, followed by a supported 20-mile return.
As you pedal through the beautiful landscapes, enjoy the perfect October weather and the camaraderie of fellow riders. All entrants will receive a unique Bikes BBQ and John Brown deep blue dryfit T-shirt featuring the iconic image of local abolitionist John Brown with a turkey leg and grill tongs. After the ride, indulge in a mouthwatering BBQ dinner from the beloved Bull Creek BBQ food truck. Don't miss the chance to explore the historic John Brown Cabin and State Park, learn about Osawatomie's significant
As you pedal through the beautiful landscapes, enjoy the perfect October weather and the camaraderie of fellow riders. All entrants will receive a unique Bikes BBQ and John Brown deep blue dryfit T-shirt featuring the iconic image of local abolitionist John Brown with a turkey leg and grill tongs. After the ride, indulge in a mouthwatering BBQ dinner from the beloved Bull Creek BBQ food truck. Don't miss the chance to explore the historic John Brown Cabin and State Park, learn about Osawatomie's significant
Organiser's Description
Come join us Saturday Oct 12th, 2024 for the 2nd annual Bikes BBQ and John Brown Ride. The non-competitive ride will begin in Osawatomie, KS just 26 miles south of Olathe in the KC Metro area. The ride will start and finish at Flint Hills Trail Mile Zero. The 40 mile option will be a round trip ride to Ottawa, KS Legacy Square (the junction of the Flint Hills Trail and Prairie Spirit Trail). The 18 mile option will be round trip to Rantoul, KS. You do not need to declare prior to the race if you are riding the 18 or 40 mile ride. We just want you to have fun! A new option this year for experienced riders (the first 10 who sign up) will be an 8 am shuttle ride to Garnett, KS with an unsupported 25 mile ride on the Prairie Spirit Trail to Ottawa and then join up with the other riders on the supported 20 mile ride back to Mile Zero on the flint Hills Trail.
October is perfect riding weather and we'd love to welcome return riders and show off our fantastic Rails-to-Trails to new entrants. Entrants will receive an iconic Bikes BBQ and John Brown deep blue dryfit T-shirt with local abolitionist John clutching a turkey leg in one hand and grill tongs in the other. They will be rewarded at the end with a BBQ dinner from local favorite food truck Bull Creek BBQ. While you are in town stop and visit the historic John Brown Cabin and State Park and learn about Osawatomie, "the Cradle of the Civil War" and "Bleeding Kansas" where the end to slavery started. Also, see how many of the 51 decorated bicycles you can find around town in the self-proclaimed "Bicycle Flower Basket Capital of the World."
Additional activities for the locals that day will include a decorated bike contest for kids and a free 10 am four mile kids and families bike ride on the Flint Hills Trail.
October is perfect riding weather and we'd love to welcome return riders and show off our fantastic Rails-to-Trails to new entrants. Entrants will receive an iconic Bikes BBQ and John Brown deep blue dryfit T-shirt with local abolitionist John clutching a turkey leg in one hand and grill tongs in the other. They will be rewarded at the end with a BBQ dinner from local favorite food truck Bull Creek BBQ. While you are in town stop and visit the historic John Brown Cabin and State Park and learn about Osawatomie, "the Cradle of the Civil War" and "Bleeding Kansas" where the end to slavery started. Also, see how many of the 51 decorated bicycles you can find around town in the self-proclaimed "Bicycle Flower Basket Capital of the World."
Additional activities for the locals that day will include a decorated bike contest for kids and a free 10 am four mile kids and families bike ride on the Flint Hills Trail.
Races
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40 or 18 Mile Bike Ride
Iconic John Brown BBQ T-Shirt
Sat 12th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$60.00
CLOSEDIncluded in your registration is entry to John Brown Cabin State Historic Site, BBQ dinner provided by Bull Creek BBQ food truck, dryfit iconic John Brown BBQ T-shirt, snacks and drinks along route. -
45 Mile Prairie Spirit (Garnett), Unsupported to Ottawa to Flint Hills Trail, Supported
T-Shirt
Sat 12th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$50.00
CLOSEDThis new option is for experienced riders who can self support for the first 25 miles of the ride. A shuttle for a maximum of 10 riders and their bikes provided by Ottawa Bike and Trail will leave Mile Zero Flint Hills Trail in Osawatomie at 8 am and travel 25 miles to the train depot in Garnett, KS on the Prairie Spirit Trail. The 25 mile ride north to Ottawa will allow riders to see a new trail without doubling back. Water, restrooms, and convenience stores are available at Richmond, mile 11 and Princeton, mile 18 along the route. They will meet up with the 18 or 40 mile riders' supported route at Legacy Square Ottawa and head back to Osawatomie, Mile Zero Flint Hills Trail, and their vehicle
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