2026 Chicken Creek Overview - Lawrence Bicycle Club

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Two Terrific Gravel Routes in the beautiful rolling hills of rural Douglas, Shawnee and Osage counties:

Big Bird- 100K, 3400 ft of climbing, 84% Un-Paved

Bantam - 50K, 1700 ft of climbing, 74% Un-Paved

There will be coffee, hot cider and donuts at the start, SAG support as you ride, and a place to hose off your bike at the finish.

Chicken Creek Gravel Ride 2026
Saturday, October 10
8:00am - 2:15pm

Lone Star Lake Community Building
665 E 665 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Fees will increase September 1, and again October 1
Register for both Chicken Creek and Octoginta to get a discount!

Start your October CycleFest weekend with a gravel grind on steep rolling hills as you cross the drainages of Clinton and Lone Star lakes. This is a supported ride (food, SAGs, and even porta-pots). Lots of Type 2 fun!

Before you register, join LBC - $20 for an individual / $25 for a family membership.
After joining you will receive a discount code for $10 to apply at registration checkout. Members are eligible for discounts at the three annual LBC events. Ride two events and your discount will pay for an individual membership!

ROUTES

Distances: 50 and 100K, mostly gravel.

Routes will be marked. Maps and cue sheets will be available in paper and electronic form. Chicken Creek starts and finishes at the Lone Star Lake Community Building.

Check out the ROUTES PAGE for links to electronic maps, downloadable PDF maps and Rest Stop schedule.

PACKET PICKUP

Friday, October 9, 2 - 6 pm

804 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Click here for Directions

Saturday, October 10
7:00 - 7:45 am (before ride)
Lone Star Lake Community Building
665 E 665 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047
Click here for Directions

START TIMES

8:00am - 100K (Big Bird) start
8:10am - 50K (Bantam) start
8:15am - 50K (Bantam) novice start, led by local gravel experts
2:15pm - Courses close

Routes are subject to change. Detailed route maps are available in electronic form (Ride with GPS) for upload to your navigation unit. AND in pdf form to download and print out. Check out the ROUTES PAGE

SUPPORT FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VENDORS

Please join us in thanking the local vendors who will help make this year's Chicken Creek an exciting and successful event!