Walnut Valley Metric

Winfield, KS, USA
28 Sep, 2024 (Sat)

Cycling

35 mi, 65 mi

Gravel biking

42 mi

About the event

ANNUAL WALNUT VALLEY METRIC

The Walnut Valley Metric routes travel through scenic Cowley County on gently rolling hills and lightly traveled secondary roads. Registration includes SAGs and lunch at Liberty Township School House.  The gravel route does include two "stone arch bridges" and two that you can ride to 1/3 of a mile from the route.  Several additional "stone arch bridges" are within .5 to .75 m on gravel from the 65 m road route.  There are only 1700 stone arch bridges remaining in the United States according to Cowley County website.  Interestingly, 18 of those historical stone bridges are in Cowley County!

Proceeds from the ride benefit the Prairie Sunset Trail and Redbud Trail.

NOTE: online t-shirt orders end 9/18/24. Limited t-shirts will be available for purchase day of, and orders will be taken at registration if your size is not available.

When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 (NOTE: the ride has changed to a Saturday!)

8:00 a.m.: Registration & Packet Pick-up9:00 a.m.: Ride begins

Where:

Winfield Recreation Center
624 College St. Winfield, Kansas

Want the route beforehand?

35 miles:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28634730

65 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28634725

42 mile gravel:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28694708

Or check out all three! https://ridewithgps.com/events/66226-walnut-valley-metric-2018 

Rest Stops and SAGS

Rest stops will be approximately 15-17 miles apart. Water, fruit, cookies and other snacks will be offered. Restrooms will be available at SAG stops. SAG vehicles with water and mechanical assistance will run the routes. Riders unable to finish will be transported back to Winfield Recreation Center. Lunch will be available for all riders, starting at 10:00 AM.

Thanks to Jimmy John's for helping provide food for lunch and SAG stops.

Your Health & Safety

Be sure your bicycle is in good working order. Arrive early the day of the ride to check your bike and tires.

Other things to remember:

No headphones or ear buds: you need to hear and be aware of those around you.Carry a tire pump and patch kit.Fluid intake is very important: Remember to carry water bottles on your bike.Eat before you are hungry and drink before you are thirsty.Cyclists should ride not more than two abreast and should not impede the flow of traffic.Stop for stop signs and red lights.Cross railroad tracks at a right angle to prevent damage to your bike and possible injury to you. In wet weather, cyclists are encouraged to dismount and walk their bikes across the tracks.

All riders must observe traffic laws.

 

Help Support Our Local Rails to Trails:

Event organizers Prairie Travelers and the Andover Augusta Rail Trail Initiative are nonprofit, volunteer led organizations that develop, maintain and promote rail trails in the Wichita area. More Information online at:

Prairie Sunset Trail: www.prairiesunsettrail.org

Redbud Trail: www.redbudtrail.org

 

Questions? Email: prairietravelers@yahoo.com

 

Races offered by this event

35 miles

28 Sep, 2024 (Sat)
Cycling

35 mi

Solo
On site
Road
Rolling

65 miles

28 Sep, 2024 (Sat)
Cycling

65 mi

Solo
On site
Road
Rolling

Gravel ride - 42 miles

28 Sep, 2024 (Sat)
Gravel biking

42 mi

Solo
On site
Gravel
Rolling

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