LUNAR Ride

🌕 Event Overview

We are back once again, and this year, we will mix it up a bit with some new route options! We hope you 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 for fun!

📅 Event Details

• Date: July 18th, 2026
• 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 17 or Saturday, July 18. The ride will start in the 700 block of Mechanic Parking Lot (behind Merchant Cycles)
• Start Time: 6:30 PM
• Price: $60

🎁 Registration Includes

• Merchant Cycles hat
• Lunar Ride sticker
• Stocked aid stations in Americus and Lake Kahola
• Fun keepsake “number” plate
• Two drink and one 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 roads through the Flint Hills
• Food and drink available at both Mulready's and Harry & Lloyd’s in Americus
• Food truck options behind Mulready's in the 700 block Merchant Street Parking Lot
• Rest stops with refreshments along the route
• Live music!
• A supportive and friendly community of fellow cyclists.
• TENTATIVE 30 mile option: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53833037
• TENTATIVE 50 mile option: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53832941

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.

For more information, visit the race page: LUNAR Ride.