Cruise the Blues - 2022
A friendly yet challenging 5-hour mountain biking event, Cruise the Blues is the perfect summer activity for all members of the family to enjoy our beautiful private trails in the Blue Hills of Kansas. Doug and Tracey Palen have hosted this event for 18 years now. We're excited to announce that the 19th Annual Cruise the Blues will return in an in-person format Saturday, August 27, 2022. Click Here For Live Results
Join us for bike racing, camping, and more! We will also have the Amarugia Ridge Runners, a group of young and adventurous musicians raised in the deep history and folklore surrounding the highlands, who perform a mix of folk, blues, old country, and bluegrass.
For more information, visit the Rules page. Registration is coming soon, and more information can be found on the Registration page.
To ensure you register in the correct division, see the categories below:
JOY DIVISION The Joy Division is for those who are riding for fun and good sport. The course consists of 4 miles of trail winding primarily through the timber, pasture, and cropland of the farm. Its design is open and gently flowing, making it enjoyable for riders of any skill level. One 4 mile lap takes between 25 and 40 minutes to complete, depending on ability. |
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| Solo Men | Solo Women | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Co-Ed Teams |
| 5-14 years | 5-14 years | 30 years and under | 30 years and under | 30 years and under |
| 15-18 years | 15-18 years | 31-60 years | 31-60 years | 31-60 years |
| 19-30 years | 19-30 years | 61-90 years | 61-90 years | 61-90 years |
| 31-50 years | 31-50 years | 91+ years | 91+ years | 91+ years |
| 51+ years | 51+ years | |||
GLORY DIVISION (Student Athletes) The Glory Division (Student Athletes) appeals to our younger competitive riders seeking a more challenging, longer race course. The 9-mile Glory Course includes 4 miles of the Joy Course trail and adds on additional miles of timber, pasture, and cropland. Teams consist of two people with no age breakdown. |
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| Solo Men | Solo Women | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Co-Ed Teams |
| Student Athlete < 19 years | Student Athlete < 19 years | Student Athlete < 19 years | Student Athlete < 19 years | Student Athlete < 19 years |
GLORY DIVISION (Cash Payout) The Glory Division (Eligible for Cash Payout) appeals to competitive riders seeking to go against other contenders for a chance to win a cash prize. The 9-mile Glory Course includes 4 miles of the Joy Course trail and adds on additional miles of timber, pasture, and cropland. Teams consist of two people with no age breakdown. |
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| Solo Men | Solo Women | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Co-Ed Teams |
| Open - for payout | Open - for payout | Open - for payout | Open - for payout | Open - for payout |
GLORY DIVISION PRIZES |
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| Solo Men and Women | Men, Women, and Co-Ed Teams | |||
| First Place | $300 | $300 | ||
| Second Place | $200 | $200 | ||
| Third Place | $100 | $100 | ||
Please note: race promoters have the right to limit cash payouts in each category to a level that doesn’t exceed the total registration fees collected for that category.
Location
1031 180 Rd,Glen Elder, KS 67446
Printable directions from surrounding towns can be found here.
