Muleskinner Racing

08/29/2024

Big news for Midwest gravelleurs! Muleskinner Gravel Classic will be part of the first annual Great Plains Gravel Cup! 🤩As if you didn’t have enough good reasons to join these amazing events, now you can compete for the overall series podium!

08/07/2024

If you l’ve been to our gravel race, you know how we like to party! This years Muleskinner CX race is bringing that same energy! Even if CX isn’t your jam, come join to watch some awesome racing, enjoy some delicious beverages, and hang out with other rad bike people! 🤩🥳🤠

05/14/2024

We had a beautiful day for riding last weekend and here are the pictures to prove it! Huge thanks to our friend and fellow teammate Randy Braley for sharing these great shots of everyone!

Muleskinner Gravel Classic May 10, 2024 Lone Jack, Missouri

05/13/2024

Final Results are in! We had a few errors in the email that went out, but I believe they have all been fixed. We appreciate all the hard work you all put into the day and look forward to hosting you again next year on May 10th, 2025!

05/13/2024

Here are a few shots from Randy Braley. More to come soon!

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05/12/2024

Michelle Swartz, winner of the Masters Women 33 Mile!
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We made a mistake when calculating our results yesterday and did not have Michelle placed in the correct category. Here are the updated results.

🥇 Michelle Schwartz
🥈 Michelle Longnecker
🥉 Jennifer Bradshaw

05/12/2024

Masters Women 68 Mile Podium!
🥇 Karen Pritchard
🥈 Kelley Colby
🥉 Tammy Pottenger

05/12/2024

Masters Men 68 Mile Podium!
🥇 Kalen Gruber
🥈 Kurt Wilson
🥉 Roger Williams

05/12/2024

Masters Women 33 Mile Podium!
🥇 Michelle Longnecker
🥈 Jennifer Bradshaw
🥉 Anna Lisa Lawton

05/12/2024

Open 68 Mile Podium!
🥇Dillon McNeill
🥈Jordan Miller
🥉Mat Stephens

05/12/2024

Women’s 68 Mile Podium!
🥇Lynn Wilson
🥈Genna Brock
🥉Hannah Glatter

05/12/2024

Masters Men 33 Mile Podium!
🥇Chris Johnson
🥈Robert Avila
🥉Erik Riker

05/11/2024

Open 33 Mile Podium!
🥇Michael Drackert
🥈Kypton O’Neil
🥉Walter Summers

05/11/2024

Women’s 33 Mile Podium!
🥇Riley Swickard
🥈Renee Thierry
🥉Abby Judah

05/11/2024

Cumberland Sag!! .stop

05/10/2024

Come spin the prize wheel at pre-reg to see what you win! There buttr, f***y packs, and even a few whole tubes to be won!

05/10/2024

Registration is open! Come grab your race number, a flyer, and some dinner at !

05/10/2024

Howdy folks!

We’re just one sleep away from the start of this hootenanny, and we couldn’t be more excited. There are a few important things that we’d like to go over, so this email is going to be quick and easy to follow.

Main Venue: 11508 S Hunt Rd, Lone Jack, MO 64070

Early Packet Pickup

• Today! 4:30 to 7:30 PM
• PaPPo’s Pizza in Lee’s Summit.
• We recommend parking in the back lot. The back lot is much less congested and has quick access to the back patio, where we’ll all be hanging out. Grab a table and eat dinner as well. In addition to great pizza, PaPPo’s also has an excellent selection of sandwiches and salads and a big list of craft beers.

Race Morning

• There are TWO race start times.
---> Long Course - 8:00 AM Start
---> Short Course - 8:30 AM Start

If you are signed up for the short course, we recommend showing up no later than 7:45 AM. This will give you ample time to get your packet (if you haven’t already), prepare your equipment, use the bathroom, etc. If you show up around 8:00 AM, you will be stopped at the end of the long driveway while the long course riders start. This will only delay you a few minutes, but showing up after 8:00 AM will make you feel rushed, and that’s no way to start the day’s adventure!

Courses

Long Course - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/258342780
• SAG #1 - Sante Fe (mile 22)
• SAG #2 - Devils Backbone (mile 35)
• SAG #3 - Cumberland Wall (mile 57

Short Course - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/258342659
• SAG #1 - Fords (mile 14)
• SAG #2 - Cumberland Wall - This SAG may not be operational when the first short course rides come through and should not be considered an “official” SAG for the short course.

Both courses are fast right now and we couldn’t ask for more perfect weather! We recommend downloading the courses and uploading them to your bike computers today. The course will NOT be marked, and you are responsible for navigating your ride.

Rider Guidebook

https://moveupcyclingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Muleskinner_Guidebook_2024-2.pdf

This guidebook contains all the information you need to find the main venue, SAG stops, event rules, etc.

The Afterparty!

We encourage everyone to hang out after their ride and enjoy the party. We’ll have PaPPo’s Pizza being served from 11:00 AM to at least 3:00 PM. There will be plenty of beer from Sierra Nevada, Liquid Death, and Ghost Hydration from Sierra Nevada.

See you soon!

Muleskinner Promotion Team
Jason Chase
Kent Woermann
Ed Hett
Laura Marshment

05/09/2024

Here is the latest race day weather update from Weather Group!

"Continue to plan for awesome. That’s the best advice we can give for now. The weather continues to cooperate, and rain chances for the 24 hours preceding the race look great."

If you like riding bikes and partying in perfect weather, we recommend registering today! --> https://www.bikereg.com/muleskinner-gravel-classic

05/08/2024

Muleskinner Gravel Classic Weather Update 🌞

We have Scott from Ganson Weather Group back for another year, providing guidance on what you can expect for race day conditions. Here's the latest:

☕Saturday morning (7am)
Brisk with temperatures around 53ºF with no rain expected. Light winds around 7mph out of the west/northwest.

🚴‍♀️ Saturday 10am
Near 64ºF with no rain expected. Winds light around 7-10mph out of the northwest.

🌞 Saturday daytime high
Near 70ºF with no rain expected. Winds light around 7mph out of the northwest.

In addition to what appears to be perfect weather, word on the gravel road is that conditions are fast!

We reckon' ya'll are running out of excuses to not register.
😘 --> https://www.bikereg.com/muleskinner-gravel-classic

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05/06/2024

Howdy Folks!

We’re only a week out from the big day and we couldn’t be more excited to see everyone! This is our seventh year of bringing friends and family from across the cycling community out to Lone Jack to enjoy a challenging day out on the gravel roads and to help support local junior cyclists. Thank you all for your support, be this your seventh year or your first. While much of the day will be familiar from past years, there are some significant differences I want to note.

First, we want to encourage anyone who can to join us on Friday May 10th between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm at Pappo’s Pizza and Pub located at 428 SW Ward Rd in Lee’s Summit, MO. We will have early packet pickup available and aside from enjoying some delicious food and drink, you may be able to get your hands on a special prize! They’re first come, first serve, so don’t be late!

Next, we have a small route change to the long course which now measures out to just over 68 miles from the previous 66. Both routes can be found below.

Long Course
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/258342780

Short Course
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/258342659

Next, a point of clarification on SAG stops. The OFFICIAL SAG stops for the 68 mile course are: Santa FE (mile 22), Devil’s Backbone (mile 35), and Cumberland Wall (mile 57). The only OFFICIAL SAG for the 33 mile route is Fords (mile 14). SAG Cumberland MAY be operating when the 33 mile riders come through and they are, of course, welcome to stop. However, it is being planned primarily for the 68 mile riders and may not be set up by the time the front of the 33 mile race comes through.

This year we are implementing a staggered start time between the 68 and 33 mile riders. The 68 mile race will start promptly at 8:00 am while the 33 mile route will roll out at 8:30. Please remember to arrive in plenty of time to check in well before race start if you’re not able to join us on Friday night for early packet pickup at Pappo’s.

READ THE RIDERS BIBLE! It contains lots of important information plus a healthy dose of classic Kent Woermann wit. You don’t want to miss it!

https://moveupcyclingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Muleskinner_Guidebook_2024.pdf

-Your Muleskinner Promotions Team

04/30/2024

📢 Attention Gravel Riders! 🚴‍♂️ Don't miss out on locking in your registration at the current rate! ⏰

🔥 MULESKINNER IS LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AWAY! 🔥

Registration for our epic gravel ride is currently $45, but it's about to go up at midnight TONIGHT to $55! Act fast to secure your spot and save some 💰.

Register here --> https://www.bikereg.com/muleskinner-gravel-classic

Here's what you'll get with your registration:
🚴‍♂️ An awesome gravel route featuring legendary climbs like the Cumberland Wall and Devil's Backbone.
🍕 Post-ride refuel with delicious pizza from Pappo's, plus hydration from Liquid Death and Ghost Hydration, and even some FREE beer!
🎉 A lively after-party with all your riding friends in the community.
❤️ Feel good knowing that your entry fee supports junior cycling programs in the Kansas City area.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible event and support a great cause. Register now before the price goes up! 🌟

Register here --> https://www.bikereg.com/muleskinner-gravel-classic

04/27/2024

Last Call!!!

Tonight at midnight is your last chance to order one of this years 🔥🔥🔥event shirts! These will not be available to purchase day of so jump on NOW, register, and get yourself some new threads!

Also, prices will increase to $55 on May 1st. Don't delay!

https://www.bikereg.com/muleskinner-gravel-classic