LUNAR Ride

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, 2026Distances: 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 PMPrice: $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: