• Bike Builder — iOS App Launch

    Downtown Emporia Emporia, KS, United States

    Bike Builder — new iOS app for planning custom road and gravel builds. Pick frame, fork, drivetrain, wheels, cockpit; live compatibility checks + configured pricing; side-by-side spec comparison. Launches Sat 5/23 — FREE for the first 2,000 downloads (which means free for UNBOUND Gravel attendees). Live demos + free download + personal help spec'ing your…

  • Ride the Surveyor – Drop-In Test Rides at Bridge Bike Works

    Downtown Emporia Emporia, KS, United States

    Come test ride the Bridge Bike Works Surveyor at our booth anytime during expo hours. This modern classic all-road bike blends aggressive race geometry with confident 40mm gravel capability and Canadian craftsmanship. Whether you want a quick spin on pavement or a short gravel loop, our team is on hand to get you set up.…

  • Solve The Puzzle – Assemble a Carbon Fiber Bike Frame

    Downtown Emporia Emporia, KS, United States

    Think you can solve the puzzle? Join us at the Bridge Bike Works booth for a hands-on challenge: assemble a real carbon fiber Surveyor frame from its main components! See how our premium Canadian-made frames come together with precise fit, high-quality layup, and smart engineering. Perfect for gearheads, aspiring builders, and anyone curious about what…

  • Breezer Radar Team Giveaway

    Downtown Emporia Emporia, KS, United States

    Visit the Breezer booth and sign up for our mailing list and you'll be entered into a raffle for a new Radar Team gravel bike. Drawing will take place on July 1, 2026 and winner will be notified via email to select the proper size bike for them.

  • Family Zone

    Family Zone 18 E 6th Ave, Emporia, KS, United States

    Bring the whole crew to the Family Zone for nonstop fun all weekend long! From skills courses to water slides, foam pits, story time, face painting, and more, there’s something for every future gravel fan to enjoy.

  • Emporia Zoo

    Family Zone 18 E 6th Ave, Emporia, KS, United States
  • GU Energy x Giant Bicycles – Chase The Race with Yuri Hauswald Shakeout Ride

    Start/Finish Line

    The official shakeout ride with a purpose, led by Yuri Hauswald, Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Member. Yuri’s sponsors, GU Energy and Giant Bicycles, have partnered with the Life Time Foundation to raise money for the next generation of cyclists in Emporia. Starting dead last in the 200-mile race, he’ll chase the race, and for…

  • Race Ready at the ENVE Booth

    Downtown Emporia Emporia, KS, United States

    Join ENVE athletes, Lauren Stephens and Alexey Vermeulen, as they walk through their UNBOUND Gravel bike setups, equipment choices, and final race prep. Plus, giveaways from ENVE!

  • Life Time UNBOUND Gravel Kids Crit presented by Sprockids

    Start/Finish Line

    12:05 PM Balance bikes – ages 2-10 (staging at 12 PM) - 1 Blue Lap 12:20 PM Pedal ages 3-4 (staging at 12:15 PM) - 1 Blue Lap 12:35 PM Pedal ages 5-6 (staging at 12:30 PM) - 2 Blue Laps 12:50 PM Ages 7-8 (staging at 12:45 PM) - Red Course 5 Minutes of…

  • Launch of the Hincapie: the Ultimate Adventure Van for Cyclists

    Downtown Emporia Emporia, KS, United States

    Highland Rigs will unveil, display, and offer tours of the Hincapie, the ultimate cycling adventure van designed in partnership with legendary cyclist George Hincapie. Come check out the van, test out the motorized bike lift, and be on the lookout for some last-minute gear giveaways!