Oz Wicked Wind 100K

ANNUAL WICKED WIND 100K

FIVE OPTIONS:

25 mile road option65 mile (100K) road option25 mile gravel option45 mile gravel optionFamily ride

Each ride is a loop, finishing at the starting point. The family ride goes around Lake Afton. 

Gravel riders will get to experience “Restoration Grazing” on the PST with goats enjoying the weeds adjacent to the trail.

Proceeds from the ride support the development of rail trails in the Wichita metropolitan area.

T-shirts are available for $20 on the merchandise page. Orders are due May 10.

When: Sunday, May 19, 2024

7:30 a.m.: Registration & Packet Pick-up8:30 a.m. -  9:00 a.m.: Rolling starts

Where:

Lake Afton Shelter #1, 25513 W. 39th Street South, Goddard, KS

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100k Road

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25 mile Road

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45 mile Gravel

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25 mile Gravel

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Rest Stops and SAGS

Rest stops will be approximately 15-20 miles apart. Water, whole fruit, and pre-packaged 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 the ride start. Lunch will be available for all riders, starting at 10:00 AM at Shelter #1.

Thank you to Jimmy John's for providing chips and cookies for the ride!

 

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: https://www.facebook.com/AARTIRedbudTrailEast/

 

Questions? Call 

Or email: prairietravelers@yahoo.com