2-Day Gravel Stage Races & 1-Day Events
Start/Finish-Line
High Gear, Emporia Ks
the OFFICIAL Bike Shop of La Grind
2-day gravel stage races
& 1-day events
NEW! for 2026!
50 & Over Category
Para Category
Day 1: 100-Miles/Day 2: 65-Miles
Day 1: 50-Miles/Day 2: 65-Miles
Day 1: 30-Miles/Day 2: 30-Miles
The Harshman
The Cooper Construction
Panaracer Tires + YOU =
flint hills gravel success
at La Grind - Emporia, Kansas
If you have a flat, Panaracer will be there.
If you damage your tires, Panaracer will be there.
If you overcome more obstacles than you signed up for, Panaracer WILL be there.
PANARACER WON’T LEAVE YOU FLAT!
520 Commercial Street
Need a set of tires that have been tried & tested on flint hills gravel, drop by High Gear in Emporia, Ks & grab a set of Panaracer Gravel Kings today!
Muc-Off Sponsor of La Grind 2025 Podiums - A clean bike is a fast bike!
DID YOU KNOW?
All of the profit from La Grind goes to Handlebars of Hope, a non-profit 501(c) (3) mission, which brings much-needed support to cyclists locally and globally. So when you ride, you give it your all. When you ride La Grind, your hard effort keeps on giving long after you've crossed the finish-line. You’re really changing the lives of many people and we THANK YOU!
2025 TITLE SPONSORS
HOTTER THAN HOT Sponsors
FUEGO Sponsors
By cyclists for cyclists.
Thank you to all of our Cycling & Local partners for leading our event!
SPICY Sponsors
Kohlmeier Dental “6” time Title Sponsor of La Grind Gravel Stage Race 2019-2024 . We owe so much of our success & strong foundation to Kohlmeier’s generosity, support over the years & all of the smiles.
MEDIUM HOT Sponsors
SALSA VERDE Sponsors
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High Gear Cyclery - 520 Commercial Street - Emporia, Ks 66801
We would like to thank all of the photographers who have donated their time & services with us over the years.
Photo Credits go to Mike Siegrist Photography, Ian Hayden, Carrie Poerch, Corky Heller, Chris Nichols, Aaron Davis, Nancy Wood, Julie Smiles & Branden Nall Photography