The Rutlader Gravel Festival

Thanks for joining us at the fourth annual TLP (The Lance Project) Ride 4 Life Gravel Fondo! This event is in loving memory of Lance Wilson who took his life in 2019. Whether you’re riding for someone you’ve lost, someone who is struggling, or for yourself, please join us for a great day on bikes. We have two beautiful routes for you, 50k and 100k! (31 and 62 miles)

Stay for afters on the patio at Somerset Schoolhouse. Enjoy delicious burritos by Ramon of Trails n’ Tacos, t-shirts (while supplies last), cash and swag prizes, and new for 2026…we’re adding a 100k Co-Ed Relay!

Ride details:

• Saturday, September 12th, Somerset Schoolhouse, 28740 Somerset Road, Paola, KS

• Check-in starts at 7am; 100k routes roll at 8am, 50k at 9am

• Mens, Womens, Masters, + NEW 100k Co-Ed Relay 3-person, get your team together now!

• QOM/KOM prizes and overall winner payouts for the top steps, + swag

• Food, soft drinks and t-shirts are included with your entry fee, libations and lotsa cool merch available from Somerset Schoolhouse

• New TLP kits will be available to order

Your entry fee makes a difference…thus far, The Lance Project Ride 4 Life has raised (and awarded) over $12,000! All proceeds go to scholarships and suicide prevention efforts. Remember: It's okay not to be okay! We look forward to seeing you all on September 12th supporting this vital cause! Bring a friend!

If you or someone you know is in crisis right now, please call 988. #YouMatter

They're always on the move anyway, why not make it official? Join one of the fastest growing and confidence boosting kid's sports in the country by challenging them to become triathletes! This youth triathlon is specifically designed to let the kids be the stars of the show. Athletes aged 14 years and younger will compete in individual age groups in this race that is truly an event for all abilities.

Please note that this a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Athletes will need to register in the race that corresponds with their age as of 12/31 of the current year.

Course options and distances can be found here: https://jcprd.com/190/Course-Options

COURSE MAPS can be found here: https://jcprd.com/1001/Course-Maps

Tots Triathlon: Ages 5 & Under

25 meter splash/0.15 mile bike/0.20 mile run

The swim will be a “splash” in the lake (Athletes are allowed to wear flotation devices).

The bike will take place on a paved trail near transition.

The run will be a short out and back on a paved trail.

*Parents must accompany athletes registered in this category on the entire course.

Super Sprint Triathlon: Ages 6-8

50 meter swim/1.6 mile bike/1 mile run

The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left

The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 1 lap on the bike

Sprint Triathlon: Ages 9-10

100 meter swim/3.2 mile bike/1 mile run

The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left

The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 2 laps on the bike

Long Triathlon: Ages 11-14

200 meter swim/4.8 mile bike/2 mile run

The swim will be inside the swim beach area with buoys/ropes on the right and life safety staff on the left. Athletes will run from east to west on the beach at the beginning of the swim and in between the first and second laps of the swim

The bike will be inside Kill Creek Park on completely closed roads - athletes will complete 3 laps on the bike

• This event is a USA Triathlon Sanctioned Paratriathlon Friendly Event! If the athlete you are registering is a paratriathlete, please reach out to our Race Director Katy at [email protected] after submitting your race registration information.

• Packet pickup for this event will take place on the following days/times:

Friday, August 7th from 10am-6pm at Elite Cycling in Overland Park

Saturday, August 8th from 530-10am at the Kill Creek Park beach house. *Please note, this option is only available to those already racing the adult triathlon. Do not make a special trip to the park during this time if you are not racing the adult race.

Sunday, August 9th from 6-8am at the Kill Creek Park beach house 11670 Homestead Lane Olathe, KS 66061 (event site)

• Pre-race information will be communicated via email from the Race Director the Monday prior to the event.

• Please reach out to [email protected] if you have additional questions.

THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Sign up in person and purchase the Series for $110 juniors, $150 adults.

Come race this flat, fast, fun, 3 corner crit in Olathe, KS! Started in 2017 this KC classic allows you to play bike racer on a "school night". Super friendly crowd and the "D" race is divine for new road cyclists! You'll need a 1-day or annual USA Cycling racing license and a helmet and safe road bike to participate. If you aren't' sure about racing just come out and watch!

Thanks for the Generous Cyclist at Bike Stop, Contential Tires, X-Lab Bikes and GP Financial Strategies for making this happen. Super thanks to all our staff, volunteers, and race officials. If racing isn't your thing but you love to help a cool event grow let us know!

Thanks

Jim & Revo Team

913.269.VELO (8356)