Gravel City
Emporia, Kansas is home to an avid cycling community and is known as the Gravel Capital of the World. The surrounding Flint Hills offer some of the most beautiful and challenging gravel cycling opportunities in the nation. Our community is home to premier cycling events including Unbound Gravel, Flint Hills Gravel Ride, and La Grind.
While cycling through the Flint Hills you'll be surrounded by native tallgrass prairie, limestone fences, hundreds of wildflowers, 150 species of birds, barns, bridges, historic towns, breathtaking views, and quiet serenity.
Where to Ride
Camp Alexander
Located in Lyon County Kansas, east of Emporia, Camp Alexander provides 90 acres of stunning…
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Community Group Rides
Whether you’re a seasoned competition rider, an “adventure and have fun with your friends” rider…
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ESU Campus Bike Trails
Located just north of the Emporia State University recreation center, this trail has some challenging turns, climbs,…
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Iconic Cycling Routes
If you’re looking for cycling routes through the Flint Hills, local bike shop Merchant Cycles…
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Eclectic Bikes
Eclectic Bikes is a specialty retail bicycle shop featuring unique bicycles, some from past eras,…
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High Gear Cyclery
High Gear Cyclery is an Emporia-grown business with a passion for cycling. Since 1999, High…
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Merchant Cycles
Merchant Cycles provides equipment and supplies to the cycling community.
Read More >Explore curated routes near Emporia and throughout Kansas
One important request...
Because the Flint Hills are one of the rarest of North American ecosystems, we ask that you treat the area with respect. Please consider taking the Visit Emporia Pledge. It's important that our visitors are good stewards of the environment, community and culture of the area. The pledge explains our three core principles of stewardship. When you take the pledge, you'll get a sharable digital badge.
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