Local Rides and Runs
Follow these GPS links and enjoy some of the best, most scenic and challenging training routes around south central Kansas.
Andover Gravel Time Trial 1 (28.2 Miles)
(Ride)
This out and back gravel/bike trail route takes you over some of the best rolling gravel roads east of Andover. There are a couple highway crossings on Santa Fe Lake Rd. and SW 70th St.
Andover Gravel Time Trial 2 (11-22 Miles)
(Ride or Run)
This gravel route covers some of the best rolling dirt roads SE of Andover. This route also doubles as a great running route.
Boston Marathon Prep Route (13 Miles)
(Run)
This rolling route is one of my favorite running spots within 25 miles of Wichita. The scenery is really nice and each mile brings a new challenge. I ran on this course every week during the years I ran the Boston Marathon. I would recommend this route for anyone preparing for a hilly race.
Elite Training Solutions Gravel Camp Loop #1 (43.5 Miles)
(Flint Hills) (Beaumont) (Ride)
The scenery is amazing and the course plenty challenging. If it has rained recently, beware of miles 20-32. They're minimum maintenance and could be really muddy. It’s best to ride this route when it’s dry.
Elite Training Solutions Gravel Camp Loop #2
(Flint Hills) (Beaumont) (Ride)
This out and back lolly pop will take you around the Beaumont Wind Farm with one particularly challenging climb 1/2 way through.
Tour de Wind Farms Short (33.6 Miles)
(Flint Hills ) (Beaumont/Gravel) (Ride)
A short but challenging ride with amazing views and challenging climbs. This ride rewards you with sweeping downhills and requires all-in commitment on some of the uphill segments. You will feel like you accomplished something after this ride.
Tour de Wind Farms Medium (49 Miles)
(Flint Hills ) (Beaumont/Gravel) (Ride)
A challenging ride with amazing views and challenging climbs. This ride rewards you with sweeping downhills and requires all-in commitment on some of the uphill segments. You will travel to the edge of the Caney Valley Wind Farm and back.
Tour de Wind Farms (67.1 Miles)
(Flint Hills ) (Beaumont/Gravel) (Ride)
This ride takes you on a tour through two wind farms. Mount your fattest and newest tires for this ride. The flint rock can be nasty. If needed, a stop can be made in Grenola for water, otherwise bring everything you need. You will encounter many steep and very challenging climbs and descents.
Elite Training Solutions Endurance Gravel Duathlon (32.2 Miles)
(Flint Hills) (Beaumont/Gravel) (Run & Ride)
1st Leg: 2.7 mile run up and down Junkyard road hill.
2nd Leg: 26.8 mile bike with some TOUGH climbs.
3rd Leg: 2.7 mile run up and down Junkyard road hill.
Elite Training Solutions Endurance Gravel Duathlon (23.4 Miles)
(Flint Hills) (Beaumont/Gravel) (Run & Ride)
First leg: 2.7 mile round trip run up and down Junkyard road hill.
Second leg: 17.9 mile gravel loop up around Agard road hill.
Third leg: 2.7 mile round trip run up and down Junkyard road hill.
Buffalo Road Hills (3.1 Miles)
(Augusta) (Gravel) (Run)
This is a excellent location if you’re looking for some challenging hills for repeats or out and back rolling terrain.
Mt. Evans Century (96.3 Miles)
(Colorado) (Pavement) (Ride)
If you want a serious one-day challenge, this is it. One of the best rides i’ve ever done, this ride takes you up to the top of 14,271 ft. summit of Mt. Evans and back down. You will climb through 3 life zones, passing ancient trees, lakes and forest to the rocky summit. Start this ride early enough that you can descend back into the forest before noon to minimize the risk of getting caught in a storm above tree line. There is shelter on top of the mountain and in a couple places on the way down if needed. You can also get water at these locations as well. After a non stop ascent, you’ll be rewarded with a 50 mile downhill ride (with a few short climbs). This ride finishes with a sweeping switchback descent into Golden, one of the coolest roads i’ve ever ridden. You’ll remember this ride the rest of your life!