La Grind Gravel Stage Race

Sunday, May 7, 2023 Past event

10:00 AM CDT

Emporia, Kansas

$30.00–$130.00 · 9 races

Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the La Grind Gravel Stage Race, taking place on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in the vibrant city of Emporia, Lyon. This thrilling 2-day gravel stage race invites cyclists to push their limits through the picturesque rolling flint hills, with a total distance of 165 miles—100 miles on Day 1 followed by 65 miles on Day 2. Whether you're a seasoned racer or a gravel enthusiast, La Grind offers something for everyone, including the thrilling Saturday-only 100-Mile Dash, the Harshman Construction 50-Mile Endurance Challenge, and the fun-filled 30-Mile Ride.

New for this year, cyclists can also participate in the Kohlmeier Dental LLC 65-Mile Gravel Grind on Sunday alone. With all proceeds benefiting Handlebars of Hope—a non-profit organization supporting cyclists locally and in Mexico—your ride at La Grind not only challenges your endurance but also helps make a difference in the lives of those in need. Join us for a weekend of fierce competition, camaraderie, and giving back as you pedal your way through an unforgettable gravel adventure!

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Races

Category A

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, May 6, 2023 (10:00 AM CDT)

$130.00

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Category B

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, May 6, 2023 (10:00 AM CDT)

$130.00

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Category C

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, May 6, 2023 (10:00 AM CDT)

$130.00

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Single Speed

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, May 6, 2023 (10:00 AM CDT)

$130.00

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Saturday! 100-Mile Dash

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, May 6, 2023 (10:00 AM CDT)

$95.00

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Saturday! 50-Mile Endurance Challenge

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, May 6, 2023 (10:00 AM CDT)

$50.00

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Saturday! 30-Mile Fun Ride

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, May 6, 2023 (10:00 AM CDT)

$30.00

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SUNDAY! 65-Mile Gravel Grind

Includes T-Shirt

10:00 AM CDT

$55.00

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Saturday/Sunday 50/65 Gravel Stage Race

Includes T-Shirt

Saturday, May 6, 2023 (10:00 AM CDT)

$95.00

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Organiser's description

La Grind is a 2-Day gravel stage race where participants' time from day 1 and day 2 are added together, giving racers their grand total.
Day 1: 100 Miles
Day 2: 65 Miles to the Finish Line
A stage race takes strategy, endurance, GRIT, a little insanity, AND legs. If you are FIERCE and FUN on gravel, 2-days riding through the rolling flint hills is for YOU!
Two Days Too Much For Your Schedule?
La Grind offers other awesome race/ride options:
Saturday ONLY! 100-Mile Dash
Harshman Construction 50-Mile Endurance Challenge
Harshman Construction 30-Mile Fun Ride
Whether you are looking for the best way to train for world known gravel events or want a NEW gravel experience in Emporia, KS, we gotcha covered.

NEW! SUNDAY only! Kohlmeier Dental LLC 65-Mile Gravel Grind

All of the proceeds from La Grind goes to Handlebars of Hope, a non-profit 501(c) (3) mission, which brings much-needed support to cyclists locally and in Mexico. So when you ride, you give it your all. When you ride La Grind, your hard effort keeps on giving long after you've crossed the finish-line. You help put handlebars in the hands of those less fortunate.