Join All Bodies On Bikes Kansas City and Ottawa Bike & Trail for the Spring Roll, a beginner-focused no-drop bikepacking event where everybody belongs! Registration is $15 and is a pass-along cost for the campsites. On Saturday May 18th our PRIMARY group will meet at Ottawa Bike & Trail at 10a.m. and roll out at noon.
The PRIMARY route is 9 miles each way, we'll have dedicated leaders and sweepers to provide mechanical or any type of support. The surface is gravel road for two miles leaving Ottawa and crushed gravel trail for the remainder with a couple of gentle 1-2% grades. Our pace may vary a bit as we stretch out on the trail - our sweepers will plan a 5mph pace. No rider will be left behind and we will have a shuttle for pickup if necessary.
The OPTIONAL self-led 30 miles each way starts from Flint Hills Nature Trail Mile Zero in Osowatomie, KS rolling out at 9:00a.m. to meet the PRIMARY group at Ottawa Bike & Trail by 11:30 to convene for a group photo and roll out at noon.
Upon arrival at the Lake Georgia-Sue campground, we can unload our bikes and enjoy the pastoral vibe. We will have access to the bathroom and shower facility. The afternoon will feature an optional 15-20 mile 'adventure ride' or we can enjoy the bucolic lakeside setting with swimming, a playground, wetlands, and farm animal friends. Weather permitting we'll have evening campfire talks with All Bodies On Bikes leaders and a Kansas Wildlife representative.
Our PRIMARY no-drop 9 mile group will depart Sunday at 9a.m.(weather dependent) with estimated arrival back at Ottawa Bike and Trail at 11:30a.m. Overnight parking IS permitted at both FHNT Mile Zero and the lot behind Ottawa Bike and Trail.
If this wasn't in your Spring Bike Budget, shoot us a message and we'll can waive the reg fee in exchange for 1-2 hours of your help on trail or at camp!
Not sure how to get your bike and gear to Ottawa? DM us on IG and let us know, there will be carpools and a possible large shuttle for multiple bikes from KC! Ridewithgps routes will be posted by May 1st, DM us on IG if you have ?'s about the terrain.
What you'll need on the bike: A safe and reliable bike with tires at least 35c or 1.5" width tires, a helmet, water bottles and flat repair kit, multi-tool, bike rack and/or bags + straps for attaching gear(we'll provide lots of help with this!).
What you'll need food: trail snacks for 3-4 hours of riding, dinner(options near campground available), breakfast/coffee, treats to share with new friends
What you'll need camping: shelter, sleep system, camp clothes, off-bike shoes, swimsuit, towel, toiletries, headlamp, sunscreen, bug spray
What we'll provide: advice if you are unsure if you have the right bike for this adventure, all the guidance you want on mounting your gear to your bike, an in-person gear skillshare workshop to dial in our bikes(April), access to loaner gear(May), direction on economical ways to gear up and make any necessary additions to your gear library, on-trail support, opportunities to learn and meet new bike friends, lots of online resources about bikepacking, A SAFE, RELAXED, PURPOSEFULLY INCLUSIVE AND COMFORTABLE RIDING AND CAMPGROUND ENVIRONMENT
Starting Location: Ottawa Bike and Trail 130 South Main Street Ottawa, KS 66067
RideWithGPS Routes: Coming soon
