Emporia, Kansas
1 & 2 Day Events
MAY 1st & 2nd 2027
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Gravel Stage Race
GRAVEL STAGE RACE
GRAVEL STAGE RACE
Welcome to the 2026 edition of the Panaracer Giveaways
520 Commercial Street
High Gear is a special gem — the heartbeat of gravel nation, located in Emporia, Kansas and surrounded by the iconic flint hills. Voted Emporia’s #1 bike shop (2026 Readers’ Choice Award), a team of master technicians ready to take care of all your cycling needs.
Whether you’re prepping for a multi-day gravel grind, Unbound, or exploring the flint hills, High Gear has the expertise and gear to get you rolling strong. Visit 520 Commercial Street and experience why they’re the go-to shop in gravel nation.
“Muc-Off”
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 are changing the lives of so many and we THANK YOU! Everyone deserves a NEW BIKE DAY!
TITLE SPONSORS
HOTTER THAN HOT SPONSORS
FUEGO SPONSORS
Thank you to all of our Cycling & Local partners for leading our event!
SPICY SPONSORS
Kohlmeier Dental “6” time Title Sponsor of La Grind 2019-2024 . We owe so much of our success & our strong foundation to Kohlmeier’s generosity & support over the years. Thank you Ryan for all of the smiles.
MEDIUM HOT SPONSORS
SALSA VERDE SPONSORS
High Gear Cyclery - 520 Commercial Street - Emporia, Ks 66801
