The TLP Ride 4 Life is a cycling, gran fondo, and gravel event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It is located at 28740 Somerset Rd in Paola, Kansas.
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Enjoy an 11-mile, closed-course bike ride from Old Town Lenexa through the Meritex caves. Decorate your bicycle in lights for this fun family ride! You will receive a Moonlight Bike Ride T-shirt,
while supplies last. We will honor size requests to the extent possible.
“Light the Night” - bicycle-decorating contest
Decorate your bike in fun lights and enter into the Light the Night contest. Judging is at 9:30 p.m. at the start line of the race. (Prizes given to top 3 winners!)
Pancake Breakfast
Stick around for a tasty pancake breakfast after the ride ($8/$10 at the door).
Permitted Bikes
Participants must ride a two- or three-wheeled bicycle to participate.
Class 1 E-Bikes are also permitted. For any questions or to request accommodations beyond these guidelines, please contact us at [email protected].
Not Permitted
Throttled Bicycles
Hover Boards
Motorized Scooters
A helmet must be worn, and your bicycle must have a front light and rear reflector. Rear lights are suggested.
Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Packet pickup
July 17, 2026: 4–7 p.m. at Old Town Activity Center (9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215).
July 18, 2026: 8–9:30 p.m. in front of the Old Town shops (Pflumm Road and Santa Fe Trail Drive).
No refunds will be given.
11 Miles Cycling Trail
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
45.5 km from PaolaCycling Time Trial
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
48.1 km from PaolaCycling Mountain Biking
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Midwest Triathlon Series brings together three of the region’s most respected and athlete-favorite events for a true test of consistency, grit, and endurance. Held over three consecutive
weekends, the series challenges athletes to race back-to-back-to-back while experiencing the best multisport venues the Midwest has to offer.
The series includes:
Matt Mason Memorial Cowboy Up Triathlon on Sunday, July 26th
Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon on Sunday, August 2nd
Kill Creek Park Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, & Aquathlon on Saturday, August 8th
*To be eligible for the Midwest Triathlon Series, participants must be registered for all three races within the series.
Designed for both seasoned competitors and motivated first-timers, the Midwest Triathlon Series rewards athletes who show up, dig deep, and race strong weekend after weekend. Complete all three events to earn series recognition and exclusive series swag while becoming part of a community that celebrates perseverance, sportsmanship, and Midwest pride.
Race three weekends. One series. Endless bragging rights.
Registration Note:
Athletes participating in the series must register for each race individually. Registration for the series does not include entry into the individual races, and athletes are responsible for completing separate registrations for all series events.
Aquabike Aquathlon Cycling Duathlon Run Swim Triathlon
Mon, Jul 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Join local Kansas City USAT and Ironman coaches for a one-of-a-kind clinic that will prepare you to conquer the dam hill on August 2nd. The clinic will cover all aspects of the Shawnee Mission
Triathlon & Duathlon with a short open water swim session, riding the bike course, running the run course, and opportunities to work on transitions.
All participants need to bring their own tow buoy in order to participate in the open water swim portion of the clinic.
Duathlon Open Water Run Swim Triathlon
Cycling
220 SE Green Street, Lees Summit, Missouri, 64063-2706, United States