A 200 km bicycle race through the scenic High Plains and rugged Gypsum Hills of South Central Kansas. A ride like no other in an area like no other. On the 200 km course you will experience: Gravel, Asphalt, Sand, and Brick Roads along with professional electronic timing, t-shirt, and custom finisher award.
COST
200 km: $70 / rider (8 am Start)
100 km: $55 / rider (8:20 am Start)
200k TOUR: $95 / rider (8:00am Friday Start)
*Free Drop Bag Service
Open Range 200k (OR200k):
Classes: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Men’s Masters (50+), Women’s Masters (50+), Single Speed (fixed gear bike), Fatbike (tire width min. 3.8″), Tandem, Military/First Responder
No e-bikes or recumbent.
This ride will provide you with varying terrain and road types, access to private ranch lands, and some of the most amazing views. Participants will receive an Open Range T-Shirt (if ordered prior to T-shirt deadline). All finishers will receive custom finishers award and pint glass. Rewards for top 3 in each class.
Open Range 100k (OR100k):
A 100 km race to give a “taste” of the Gyp Hills. The OR100k will have a support area in Sun City. (mile 35ish) Participants will receive a T-shirt and finisher’s award.
Open Range TOUR (200k route):
A “Touring” version of the 200k Open Range route. This is an un-timed ride of the OR200k course with an overnight stop at the Gyp Hills Guest Ranch outside of Medicine Lodge. Riders are allowed to drop off camping equipment before the ride. Primitive camping included. Please contact the Guest Ranch if you’d like the “Glamping” options.