Come join us at the beautiful, historic JM Collingwood Barn for a day of riding the roads around the north fork of the Ninnescah River in southern Reno County!
We are an all-female team organizing this bike event and so proud of this unique property we operate. We hope to bring you a memorable day of exploring new roads, breaking personal bests, meeting new folks, eating a comforting homemade meal afterwards…all in a peaceful setting 3 miles west and 1.5 miles north of Pretty Prairie, Kansas.
The route will take you into the solitude and raw beauty of the Ninnescah River Valley. Think red dirt roads, massive cottonwood trees displaying their golden leaves for the fall season, rolling sand hills, grassland galore, and a great, big wide-open Kansas sky.
The roads in this part of Kansas range from hard pack and loose, small pea-sized sand to some stretches with deeper sand, that changes with rainfall amounts. It is a super fun challenge to find the lines on some of the roads. Flat and fast, red roller hills, some deeper sandy spots that may test your skills (either shift down and spin or dismount cyclocross style and go by foot), and wide open spaces to either cruise at your max speed or a take-it-all-in approach for the tour ride!
Registration fee includes a t-shirt, a weatherproof sticker for your vehicle, bike rack, etc. and a homemade post-ride chili/soup meal (meat and vegetarian options) made by volunteers from the Pretty Prairie Food Pantry Board and melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls from Carolyn’s Essenhaus in Arlington.
The top 3 riders of each race will receive a custom award created by talented, local artists. Stayed tuned to our Facebook group page for photos!
We are capping the event this year at 300 people, so keep that in mind as the months go by!
There will be 2 mobile SAGs roving the course, in case of an unexpected mechanical issue. One SAG will be at the 25 mile mark for food and water.
AND, you know how the line goes for the bathroom before the ride with porta potties? Well, hey, we’re gonna make that whole ordeal go away with a luxury restroom trailer from Precision Plumbing in Cheney…all the comforts of home with 4 stalls…and hot and cold running water!! It’s the little things in life!
To top it off, the largest barn in Kansas built in 1913 will be open to tour…it’s a hidden gem and you’ll be in awe of its architectural craftsmanship and unique beauty!
Spencer & Rains, a folk music fiddler duo will be sending you off at the starting line and sharing their music with you in the barn loft during your post-ride meal!
A portion of the registration proceeds will go to the Pretty Prairie Food Pantry Building Fund, a local non-profit 501-C(3) dedicated to providing food and essentials to the community of Pretty Prairie and the surrounding areas.
If you live a good distance from here and wish to arrive the night before, as to not have to drive too far the morning of the ride, there are options for lodging closeby! Listed below are several that we recommend.
The Lodge at Pear Tree Lane, ph. 316.371.4384, www.thelodgeatpeartreelane.com
Champion Ridge Inn Bed and Breakfast, ph. 620.532.5693
Diana McDaniel, ph. 620.553.2644
Mary Ann Strohl, ph. 620.931.5191
Jen Niemann, ph. 316.371.9020
Nathaniel and Gloria Miller, ph. 620.727.7616, blessedbunch@gmail.com.
Potter Creek Lodge, ph. 620-727-4771
Here is the group Facebook page dedicated to the ride…updates and information will be posted there, but you, as a participant, will also receive important information regarding ride day by the email you provide us through registration.
WE ARE SO EXCITED to host this event and we cannot wait to meet all of you and make it a very special day!