EVENTS
RED KITE RONDE
Saturday, July 20, 2019
The Red Kite Ronde is an Endurance/Gravel cycling event that starts and finishes at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. The Ronde traverses east across Knox, and Coshocton Counties on a route that includes hills, dirt and gravel roads, and other challenges brought forth by the terrain. The Ronde will consist of a marquee 200 kilometer challenge and an 80 kilometer route.
In addition to the ride, which will serve as a focal point. The route will spend little time at Kenyon, however, we have worked with the College to develop a robust start/finish expo.
Experience
Kenyon College will host, house, and dine event participants and their supporters. In addition to the beautiful campus and surroundings, Kenyon College will treat Ronde participants to excellent housing and dining at budget-friendly rates. Ronde participants will be treated to farm-to-table dining before and after the event with organic meals sourced within a 10 mile radius of campus. Participants will also have the opportunity to spend the weekend housed in dorms on Kenyon’s historic and attractive campus.
Registration Opens January 15, 2019
RED KITE BEACH PARTY
Fall 2019
The Red Kite Beach Party is a 2 day cyclocross celebration held at the Buck Creek State Park beach. Saturday is a Cap City Cyclocros Series Race and Sunday is an Ohio Valley Cyclocross Race. The 2018 race weekend drew nearly 500 racers and several sharks.
CYCLOCROSS BOOT CAMP
August 2019
Cyclocross Boot Camp is a one-day intensive cyclocross experience perfect for intermediate and advanced riders looking to jumpstart their CX season and gain an advantage over the competition. The day will consist of equal parts training, skills, and education. On the bike, you will take part in a series of challenging CX-specific workouts and advanced skills including sand, jumping obstacles, off-camber work, and a few other activities we’re just going to keep secret. Off the bike, we will have instruction on race prep, tactics, nutrition, equipment, and self-care.
