LUNAR Ride
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 6:30PM EST
- Location Emporia, Kansas
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable nighttime adventure at the LUNAR Ride, taking place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the stunning Flint Hills of Emporia, Kansas. This unique gravel biking event invites cyclists of all levels to experience the thrill of riding under the stars with two exhilarating distance options: a challenging 30-mile course or a longer 50-mile route. Whether you're a seasoned gravel grinder or new to the sport, the LUNAR Ride promises camaraderie and breathtaking views that will make for a memorable night.
The ride will start at 7:00 PM from the 700 block of the Mechanic Parking Lot, behind Merchant Cycles. As you pedal through scenic trails, enjoy fully stocked aid stations, food trucks, and live music by Sam & The Firewatchers. With a supportive community of fellow cyclists and the enchanting backdrop of a moonlit sky, the LUNAR Ride is not just a race; it's a celebration of cycling and adventure. So, grab your lights, gather your friends, and mark your calendar for this extraordinary experience you won’t want to miss!
The ride will start at 7:00 PM from the 700 block of the Mechanic Parking Lot, behind Merchant Cycles. As you pedal through scenic trails, enjoy fully stocked aid stations, food trucks, and live music by Sam & The Firewatchers. With a supportive community of fellow cyclists and the enchanting backdrop of a moonlit sky, the LUNAR Ride is not just a race; it's a celebration of cycling and adventure. So, grab your lights, gather your friends, and mark your calendar for this extraordinary experience you won’t want to miss!
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 20TH, 2024
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 19 OR SATURDAY JULY 20. 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
TWO DRINK TICKETS ($5 VALUE EACH)
ONE MEAL TICKET ($10 VALUE)
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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2-3 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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MUSIC BY SAM & THE FIREWATCHERS
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A SUPPORTIVE AND FRIENDLY COMMUNITY OF FELLOW CYCLIST
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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 20TH, 2024
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 19 OR SATURDAY JULY 20. 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
TWO DRINK TICKETS ($5 VALUE EACH)
ONE MEAL TICKET ($10 VALUE)
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
*
2-3 FOOD TRUCK OPTIONS BEHIND THE PUB IN THE 700 BLOCK MERCHANT STREET PARKING LOT
*
REST STOPS WITH REFRESHMENTS ALONG THE ROUTE
*
MUSIC BY SAM & THE FIREWATCHERS
*
A SUPPORTIVE AND FRIENDLY COMMUNITY OF FELLOW CYCLIST
*
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 EDT)
$64.60
OPENS SOONImportant Times and Locations Check in- 716 Commercial - Merchant Cycles Friday, July 19 10am-6pm Saturday, July 20 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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