Moonrise Bike Ride 2025 - Bikepacking, Music, and Food Festival on the Flint Hills Trail

  • Date Fri 5th September 2025 - Sun 7th September 2025
  • Time 1:00PM CDT
  • Location Ottawa, Kansas
  • Price $26.44 - $154.70
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Moonrise Bike Ride 2025, happening from September 5th to September 7th in the picturesque Ottawa, Franklin! This premier bikepacking, music, and food festival takes place along the stunning Flint Hills Trail State Park. Experience the thrill of a point-to-point ride that spans nearly 72 miles, with options for both a 1-night Main Event and a 2-night Campfire Option.

Kick off your journey with a ride from Ottawa to Pomona Lake State Park, where you can indulge in a delicious chuckwagon dinner and unwind with live bluegrass music under the stars. For those choosing the Campfire Option, the adventure begins with a social gathering at Riverbank Brewing in Council Grove, followed by a scenic 20-mile ride to Basecamp in Allen, Kansas, culminating in an unforgettable night around the campfire. On Saturday, fuel up with a hearty breakfast before tackling a 32-mile ride to Pomona Lake for the Main Event festivities. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a newcomer, the Moonrise Bike Ride promises a weekend filled with camaraderie, stunning landscapes, and lasting memories. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unique celebration of biking, music, and great

Organiser's Description

MOONRISE BIKE RIDE IS OTTAWA BIKE AND TRAIL'S PREMIER BIKEPACKING, MUSIC, AND FOOD FESTIVAL ON THE FLINT HILLS TRAIL STATE PARK.

MOONRISE MAIN EVENT
Experience an unforgettable bikepacking adventure on the Flint Hills Trail State Park! Ride from Ottawa to Pomona Lake State Park, where you'll enjoy a chuckwagon dinner, a relaxing evening of live bluegrass music, and a moonlit ride before settling in to sleep under the stars. Most importantly, you'll connect with fellow riders and create lasting memories.

MOONRISE CAMPFIRE (OPTIONAL 2ND NIGHT)
Want to extend the adventure? The 2-night Campfire Option starts Friday afternoon with a social gathering at Riverbank Brewing in Council Grove. From there, you'll ride 20 miles along the Flint Hills Trail to Basecamp in Allen, Kansas, where you'll set up camp, enjoy a delicious meal, and gather around the campfire for live music.

On Saturday morning, after a hearty breakfast, youll continue on a 32-mile ride to Pomona Lake State Park for the Main Event festivities. On Sunday, the journey continues with a ride along the Flint Hills Trail, finishing in Ottawa.

POINT-TO-POINT RIDER SUPPORT
For riders starting at Base Camp Flint Hills (1-night) or opting for the Campfire Option (2-night), this will be a point-to-point ridestarting in Council Grove and finishing in Ottawa. This format allows for better rider support and offers the unique opportunity to experience nearly 72 miles of the Flint Hills Trail. Riders must arrange their own transportation or take advantage of our shuttle service. This does not affect the 1-night Main Event riders, who will start and finish in Ottawa.

RIDER SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION
To accommodate point-to-point riders, we are offering two shuttle options:

1) A Friday shuttle to transport riders from Ottawa to the starting point in Council Grove.
2) A Sunday return shuttle for riders needing transportation back to Base Camp Flint Hills or Council Grove.

This service provides flexibilityallowing riders to park at either the start or finish while we handle bike and rider transport. Spots are limited, so register early to secure a shuttle option when signing up for either the 1-night Main Event (Council Grove Start) or the 2-night Campfire Option.

Races

  • Moonrise Bike Ride 2025 - Main Event - Ottawa Start - 1-Night

    Incl. $7.30 Fee

    Sat 6th September 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    $112.30

    The Main Event ticket includes prime-rib dinner, entertainment, breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages, tent camping, State Park admission, and gear transportation. See MoonriseBikeRide.com for all the details.
  • Moonrise Bike Ride 2025 - Main Event - Base Camp Flint Hills Start - 1-Night

    Incl. $7.30 Fee

    Sat 6th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $112.30

    The Main Event ticket includes prime-rib dinner, entertainment, breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages, tent camping, State Park admission, and gear transportation. Riders purchasing this ticket will start at Base Camp Flint Hills on Saturday and ride to Pomona Lake State Park for the Main Event. Riders will then continue to ride to Ottawa on Saturday. Return transportation will be required.
  • Moonrise Bike Ride 2025 - Campfire Option - 2-Night

    Incl. $9.70 Fee

    Fri 5th September 2025 (1:00PM CDT)

    $154.70

    Moonrise Campfire includes all of the benefits of the Moonrise Main Event PLUS dinner Friday evening, camping at Base Camp Flint Hills, campfire entertainment, full breakfast on Saturday morning, and gear transportation. See MoonriseBikeRide.com for all the details.
  • Moonrise Bike Ride 2025 - Evening Only Option (Non-Riders)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee

    Sat 6th September 2025 (5:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

    Evening Only Participants get dinner and music for Saturday Evening. Non-riders should choose this option.
  • Moonrise Bike Ride 2025 - Add on Kids Meal

    Incl. $2.44 Fee

    Sat 6th September 2025 (12:00AM CDT)

    $26.44

    This ticket is for kids under 12 who are attending with an adult rider. We want you to bring your whole family. If you have more than 2 kids, just buy two tickets and let us know your're a larger family.

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130 South Main Street, Ottawa, 66067, KS, United States

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