Upcoming events.
Event One
Last year's debut of the Dirty Disco gravel race out of El Dorado, Kansas exceeded our expectations in every way. We had an epic season kickoff party and were blown away when gravel cyclists from across the Country showed up to the dance in style. In 2026 we will be kicking off the new year and new racing season with all energy of our first disco, only better! With two race distances designed to wake up your legs and inspire your competitive energy this event is sure to be the perfect event to test yourself while you enjoy the beauty of our beloved Flint Hills. We are keeping things tight with only a few categories so we can focus more on fun and less on logistics. We promise a challenge, but the Dirty Disco is the perfect event for those looking to step into some early season competition, or to crawl out of the paincave and experience some light-hearted fun with those of us who prefer the gravel groove to the gravel grind. Come prepared to ride some new terrain and some old roads as both the 100 and 50 mile races will traverse the Butler County backroads complete with a world class SAG stop and neutral water along the way!
Event Two
The Open Range Gravel Race is an ultra-endurance bicycle race through a remote and rugged area of the state. Start time for the 200k race is 8am and there will be a 10 MPH pace cutoff. The distance for the 200k will be between 125 - 132 miles. If you don't think you can maintain a 10 mph average, please feel free to sign up for the 100k+ or the Open Range Tour. The 100k+ starts at 8:20am.
NEW THIS YEAR: Pratt Volunteer Fire Department will handle Drop Bag and rider extraction service. If you want a drop bag delivered and returned, sign up for their service. Proceeds go to support the Pratt Volunteer Fire Department.
Sun City and Medicine Lodge will be the checkpoints for the race. Sun City is around 35 mile mark and Medicine Lodge will be around mile 80. Checkpoints will have water and light snacks. There is a drop bag service available (proceeds support Pratt Volunteer Fire) to riders. Bring your nutrition in a clearly marked bag or soft-sided cooler and we'll move it to the checkpoint(s). Heavy duty slider zip bags with ducktape and name work great! If racing in the 200k they will take 2 bags (one for Sun City, one for Medicine Lodge- they will not move the same bag from checkpoint to checkpoint).
Event Three
All races will begin at 8:00 am with a neutral rollout provided by the MUCC Juniors Cycling Team
Please arrive early for check-in
Proceeds go to support the Move Up Cycling Club Juniors team.
Event Four
UNBOUND Gravel was founded in 2006 at a time when gravel grinding was just beginning to pique the interest of the endurance cycling community. Residing in the Flint Hills of Kansas, cyclists come from around the globe to transcend upon these roads and tackle the hilly, tire-shredding, sun-baked gravel we’re infamous for. Inspired by some of the early gravel events, our founders knew that the beauty of this region is best explored on two wheels, and with that, the 200 mile “race” took shape.
Initially, we had no idea just how much this whole gravel grinding thing would grow. And honestly, it wasn’t what motivated us. What drives our team is providing life-enriching experiences and as this event has grown, so have we.