LUNAR Ride
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 6:30PM CDT
- Location Emporia, Kansas
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating nighttime adventure at the LUNAR Ride, taking place on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, in the stunning Flint Hills of Emporia, Kansas. This unique gravel biking event invites cyclists of all levels to experience the magic of riding under the stars on two exciting course options: a 30-mile route or a challenging 50-mile course. Both routes are designed to delight and test your cycling skills while immersing you in the breathtaking scenery of the region.
The festivities kick off at 7:00 PM, starting from the 700 block of the Mechanic parking lot, and the atmosphere promises to be electric with live music, a finish line party at Mulready's, and a supportive community of fellow cyclists. Your registration fee of $60 includes an array of exciting perks, such as a nighttime-themed water bottle, a fun keepsake number plate, and delicious food options available at local eateries. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie, adventure, and the beauty of nature. Grab your lights, rally your friends, and prepare for a night you won't soon forget!
The festivities kick off at 7:00 PM, starting from the 700 block of the Mechanic parking lot, and the atmosphere promises to be electric with live music, a finish line party at Mulready's, and a supportive community of fellow cyclists. Your registration fee of $60 includes an array of exciting perks, such as a nighttime-themed water bottle, a fun keepsake number plate, and delicious food options available at local eateries. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie, adventure, and the beauty of nature. Grab your lights, rally your friends, and prepare for a night you won't soon forget!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHTTIME ADVENTURE AT THE LUNAR RIDE, A UNIQUE GRAVEL BIKING EVENT THROUGH THE BREATHTAKING FLINT HILLS OF EMPORIA, KANSAS. EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF RIDING UNDER THE MOONLIGHT ON EITHER A 30-MILE OR 50-MILE COURSE, DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE AND DELIGHT CYCLISTS OF ALL LEVELS.
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: JULY 12TH, 2025
DISTANCES: 30 MILES OR 50 MILES - PICK THE DISTANCE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO BE BACK TO MULREADY'S BY 11:30 PM!
LOCATION: MERCHANT CYCLES, PACKET PICKUP DURING STORE HOURS ON FRIDAY, JULY 11 OR SATURDAY JULY 12. RIDE WILL START 700 BLOCK OF MECHANIC PARKING LOT (BEHIND MERCHANT CYCLES)
START TIME: 7:00 PM
PRICE: $60
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
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MERCHANT CYCLES NIGHT-TIME THEMED WATER BOTTLE
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LUNAR RIDE STICKER
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STOCKED AID STATIONS IN AMERICUS AND LAKE KAHOLA
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FUN KEEPSAKE NUMBER PLATE
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DRINK AND MEAL TICKET
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SCAVENGER HUNT AND OTHER FUN PRIZES
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LIVE MUSIC AND FINISH LINE PARTY AT MULREADYS!
HIGHLIGHTS:
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RIDE UNDER THE STARS AND MOONLIGHT
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SCENIC GRAVEL TRAILS THROUGH THE FLINT HILLS
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FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE AT BOTH MULREADY'S AND HARRY & LLOYDS IN AMERICUS
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FOOD TRUCK OPTIONS BEHIND THE PUB IN THE 700 BLOCK MERCHANT STREET PARKING LOT
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REST STOPS WITH REFRESHMENTS ALONG THE ROUTE
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LIVE MUSIC!
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A SUPPORTIVE AND FRIENDLY COMMUNITY OF FELLOW CYCLIST AND RUNNERS!
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30 MILE OPTION - SKIP THE LOLLIPOP AFTER AID 1 AND THE ROUTE IS CLOSER TO 23 MILES
HTTPS://CONNECT.GARMIN.COM/MODERN/COURSE/284519712 [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/284519712]
HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/47407592 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47407592]
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50 MILE OPTION - SKIP THE LOLLIPOP (FLIP IT AT ROAD A) FOR A 34 MILE RIDE.
HTTPS://CONNECT.GARMIN.COM/MODERN/COURSE/278976394 [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/278976394]
HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/47407585S [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47407585s]
WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED GRAVEL GRINDER OR NEW TO THE SPORT, THE LUNAR RIDE PROMISES AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS. GRAB YOUR LIGHTS, GATHER YOUR FRIENDS, AND GET READY FOR A NIGHT OF ADVENTURE, CAMARADERIE, AND NATURAL BEAUTY.
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: JULY 12TH, 2025
DISTANCES: 30 MILES OR 50 MILES - PICK THE DISTANCE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO BE BACK TO MULREADY'S BY 11:30 PM!
LOCATION: MERCHANT CYCLES, PACKET PICKUP DURING STORE HOURS ON FRIDAY, JULY 11 OR SATURDAY JULY 12. RIDE WILL START 700 BLOCK OF MECHANIC PARKING LOT (BEHIND MERCHANT CYCLES)
START TIME: 7:00 PM
PRICE: $60
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
*
MERCHANT CYCLES NIGHT-TIME THEMED WATER BOTTLE
*
LUNAR RIDE STICKER
*
STOCKED AID STATIONS IN AMERICUS AND LAKE KAHOLA
*
FUN KEEPSAKE NUMBER PLATE
*
DRINK AND MEAL TICKET
*
SCAVENGER HUNT AND OTHER FUN PRIZES
*
LIVE MUSIC AND FINISH LINE PARTY AT MULREADYS!
HIGHLIGHTS:
*
RIDE UNDER THE STARS AND MOONLIGHT
*
SCENIC GRAVEL TRAILS THROUGH THE FLINT HILLS
*
FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE AT BOTH MULREADY'S AND HARRY & LLOYDS IN AMERICUS
*
FOOD TRUCK OPTIONS BEHIND THE PUB IN THE 700 BLOCK MERCHANT STREET PARKING LOT
*
REST STOPS WITH REFRESHMENTS ALONG THE ROUTE
*
LIVE MUSIC!
*
A SUPPORTIVE AND FRIENDLY COMMUNITY OF FELLOW CYCLIST AND RUNNERS!
*
30 MILE OPTION - SKIP THE LOLLIPOP AFTER AID 1 AND THE ROUTE IS CLOSER TO 23 MILES
HTTPS://CONNECT.GARMIN.COM/MODERN/COURSE/284519712 [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/284519712]
HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/47407592 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47407592]
*
50 MILE OPTION - SKIP THE LOLLIPOP (FLIP IT AT ROAD A) FOR A 34 MILE RIDE.
HTTPS://CONNECT.GARMIN.COM/MODERN/COURSE/278976394 [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/278976394]
HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/47407585S [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47407585s]
WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED GRAVEL GRINDER OR NEW TO THE SPORT, THE LUNAR RIDE PROMISES AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS. GRAB YOUR LIGHTS, GATHER YOUR FRIENDS, AND GET READY FOR A NIGHT OF ADVENTURE, CAMARADERIE, AND NATURAL BEAUTY.
Races
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Lunar Ride
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sat 12th July 2025 (6:30PM CDT)
$64.60
Important Times and Locations Check in- 716 Commercial - Merchant Cycles Friday, July 11 11am-7pm Saturday, July 12 10am-6:30pm Start Time- 700 block parking lot behind Mechant Cycles Saturday 7pm Aid Station 1- Serves 30 milers and 50 milers Harry & Lloyds 608 Main St. Americus KS Open 7:30pm-10:40pm Aid Station 2- Serves 50 milers Lake Kahola near dam Open 8:00pm-9:40pm Finish Line Gathering Mulreadys Pub, 717 Commercial Food trucks until Midnight Open til 2am Help line Emergency - dial 911 Non-emergency - Tim, 620-794-1236
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