Bikes BBQ and John Brown
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Osawatomie, Kansas
- Price $50.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of cycling, community, and delicious BBQ at the 3rd Annual Bikes BBQ and John Brown Ride! Taking place on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, in the charming town of Osawatomie, Miami, this exciting event invites riders of all levels to enjoy the stunning scenery along the Flint Hills Trail. Participants can choose between two scenic routes: a 40-mile round trip to Ottawa, KS, or an 18-mile round trip to Rantoul, KS. For the more adventurous, an exclusive shuttle ride for the first 20 experienced cyclists will transport you to Garnett for a thrilling 25-mile unsupported ride on the Prairie Spirit Trail.
This year’s event promises perfect riding weather paired with a festive atmosphere. All participants will receive a unique Bikes BBQ and John Brown dry-fit T-shirt featuring local abolitionist John Brown with a turkey leg and grill tongs, and will be treated to a mouthwatering BBQ dinner from the beloved Bull Creek BBQ food truck. While you’re in Osawatomie, take some time to explore the historic John Brown Cabin and State Park, and see if you can find any of the 50+ decorated bicycles scattered throughout the town, known as the "
This year’s event promises perfect riding weather paired with a festive atmosphere. All participants will receive a unique Bikes BBQ and John Brown dry-fit T-shirt featuring local abolitionist John Brown with a turkey leg and grill tongs, and will be treated to a mouthwatering BBQ dinner from the beloved Bull Creek BBQ food truck. While you’re in Osawatomie, take some time to explore the historic John Brown Cabin and State Park, and see if you can find any of the 50+ decorated bicycles scattered throughout the town, known as the "
Organiser's Description
Come join us Saturday Oct 11th, 2024 for the 3rd 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 popular repeat option this year for experienced riders (the first 20 who sign up) will be an 8 am shuttle ride for you and your bike 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 50+ 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 drawings and prizes, golf cart tour of the Flint Hills Trail for those unable to ride or walk under their own power, 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 50+ 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 drawings and prizes, golf cart tour of the Flint Hills Trail for those unable to ride or walk under their own power, 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
Incl. Iconic John Brown BBQ T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$50.00
OPENS 09 JULIncluded 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
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$50.00
OPENS 15 JULThis return favorite option is for experienced riders who can self support for the first 25 miles of the ride. A shuttle for a maximum of 20 riders and their bikes provided by Ottawa Bike and Trail and Freedom's FrontTire Used Bikes and Repair 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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