200 miles of dirt, dust, gravel, hot winds and sweat. The Dirty Kanza is the mother of all gravel races. It’s tough on bikes and tough on riders, but the sense of achievement at finishing it is incredible. And for 2017, the organisers want to see 200 women take on those 200 miles.
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While not an event recommended for the newbie endurance cyclist, it’s certainly more than achievable for the regular long distance riders out there. In fact, BikeRadar’s very own Josh Patterson and Reuben Bakker-Dyos both tackled the event in 2017 – in Josh's case, for the 6th time!
While the event attracts a number of women they are still in the minority, particularly for the full 200-mile distance event, and for 2017 the organisers have set themselves a target: 200 female competitors under the banner #200women200miles.
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"Dirty Kanza Promotions is committed to getting more women on bikes. To that end, we have established a goal to see 200 women riding in the Dirty Kanza 200. We are encouraging all women to join in this movement because we know you can 'Find Your Limit', and smash 200 miles. Pushing one’s limits over the course of 200 rugged, remote, and absolutely beautiful miles can be life changing. We believe there is no reason why more women shouldn’t be experiencing that famed Dirty Kanza finish line for themselves."
What is the Dirty Kanza?
Billed as the world’s premier gravel grinder event, the Dirty Kanza takes place every year in Kansas, USA. Riders take on the non-stop 200-mile route self supported and solo, riding on the gravel and dirt roads of the Flint Hills region.
The name of the region is a something of a giveaway as to one of the many challenges this event provides. Flint equals frequent punctures, and having robust kit that can take a beating is important, though riders tackle the route on everything from bespoke gravel grinders to 29er hardtail mountain bikers.
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