Flint Hills Gravel

Date: April 11, 2026
Location: Council Grove & Flint Hills, Kansas
Distances: 32 mi • 56 mi • 75 mi • 100 mi
Event Type: Gravel Ride & Community Cycling Festival

Event Description

The Flint Hills Gravel Ride brings riders to the heart of one of America’s most iconic landscapes — the Tallgrass Prairie of the Flint Hills. Centered in historic Council Grove, Kansas, this ride celebrates both the scenic beauty of the prairie and the community spirit of gravel cycling. Designed for riders of all levels, the event blends unpaved adventure with friendly competition and a vibrant festival atmosphere.

Routes range from an approachable 32-mile option to the full 100-mile challenge, with intermediate distances that let riders choose the level of adventure they want. Each course showcases the unique terrain of the Flint Hills: rolling gravel roads that wind through tallgrass vistas, limestone outcroppings, and quiet country lanes that are rarely seen from the main highways. Riders will enjoy smooth sections for flow and punchy climbs that reward effort with sweeping views of native prairie.

Unlike many events that focus solely on speed, the Flint Hills Gravel Ride emphasizes community and experience. The ride routes are fully mapped and marked, offering a sense of freedom and exploration while maintaining clarity and safety from start to finish. Aid stations and support crews are placed to help riders stay fueled and rolling across every distance.

Council Grove provides the perfect backdrop — a town with deep history on the Santa Fe Trail, local charm, and a finish-line festival that brings together riders and spectators alike. After the ride, participants can enjoy food, music, and celebration in a welcoming environment that captures the best of gravel culture in the American Midwest.

Whether tackling the century route or enjoying a shorter spin through prairie and pasture, the Flint Hills Gravel Ride offers unforgettable scenery, varied terrain, and a community experience that stays with riders long after the miles are logged.

Flint Hills Gravel Ride — ride the tallgrass, feel the wind, and celebrate the gravel life.