calendar_today 11 Sep, 2026 – 13 Sep, 2026
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sell $25.00 – $145.00
Moonrise Main Event
Experience an unforgettable bikepacking adventure on the Flint Hills Trail State Park! Ride from Ottawa to Pomona Lake State Park, where you'll enjoy a chuckwagon dinner, a relaxing evening of live bluegrass music, and a moonlit ride before settling in to sleep under the stars. Most importantly, you'll connect with fellow riders and create lasting memories.
Moonrise Campfire (Optional 2nd Night)
Want to extend the adventure? The 2-night Campfire Option starts Friday afternoon with a social gathering at Riverbank Brewing in Council Grove. From there, you'll ride 20 miles along the Flint Hills Trail to Basecamp in Allen, Kansas, where you'll set up camp, enjoy a delicious meal, and gather around the campfire for live music.
On Saturday morning, after a hearty breakfast, you’ll continue on a 32-mile ride to Pomona Lake State Park for the Main Event festivities. On Sunday, the journey continues with a ride along the Flint Hills Trail, finishing in Ottawa.
Point-to-Point Rider Support
For riders starting at Base Camp Flint Hills (1-night) or opting for the Campfire Option (2-night), this will be a point-to-point ride—starting in Council Grove and finishing in Ottawa. This format allows for better rider support and offers the unique opportunity to experience nearly 72 miles of the Flint Hills Trail. Riders must arrange their own transportation or take advantage of our shuttle service. This does not affect the 1-night Main Event riders, who will start and finish in Ottawa.
Rider Shuttle Transportation
To accommodate point-to-point riders, we are offering two shuttle options:
1) A Friday shuttle to transport riders from Ottawa to the starting point in Council Grove.
2) A Sunday return shuttle for riders needing transportation back to Base Camp Flint Hills or Council Grove.
This service provides flexibility—allowing riders to park at either the start or finish while we handle bike and rider transport. Spots are limited, so register early to secure a shuttle option when signing up for either the 1-night Main Event (Council Grove Start) or the 2-night Campfire Option.
Sep 11, 2026
Distance — 75 Miles
Type — Cycling
13:00
$145.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — Moonrise Bike Ride 2026 - Add on Kids Meal
Type — Cycling
00:00
$25.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 54 Miles
Type — Cycling
09:00
$105.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 40 Miles
Type — Cycling
12:00
$105.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — Moonrise Bike Ride 2026 - Evening Only Option (non-riders)
Type — Cycling
17:00
$65.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Ottawa.
Learn more about the host city, Ottawa.
Ottawa is a town in Eastern Kansas, USA which was founded by Baptist missionaries in 1867 on land that had been inhabited by Native Americans of the Ottawa tribe.
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