Backyard Bash
November 7, 2026
Come celebrate the end of the lottery and prepare for race day with a FREE group ride, jaw-dropping giveaways, and the most fun right here in Emporia!
REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1 at 12pm ct
You’re invited to the UNBOUND Gravel Backyard Bash! Hosted by our friends at Merchant Cycles, we’re celebrating the lottery and the official start of the 21st edition of UNBOUND Gravel presented by Shimano.
Join us at Merchant Cycles as we pedal off into the Flint Hills for a fun group ride and return for a full day of gravel festivities!
2026 DETAILS COMING SOON
Come ride, hang out, and prepare for UNBOUND Gravel the right way. All are welcome!