Moonlight Bike Ride
Moonlight Bike Ride is a road cycling race on July 17, 2027 in Lenexa, KS, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- July 17, 2027 (345 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Road Cycling
From the Organizer
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 rlatta@lenexa.com.
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.
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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).
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No refunds will be given.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lenexa, KS
Population
57,986
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,032 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Moonlight Bike Ride, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
345
Days to train
- Race
- Moonlight Bike Ride
- Date
- July 17, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
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Moonlight Bike Ride
Jul 17, 2027