The Bad Astra 2026 Thank You and Results
Sep 28, 2026
THANK YOU EVERYONE!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make the Bad Astra Gravel Race a weekend of bikes, gravel, and chaos! We couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our sponsors, community partners, businesses, volunteers, and friends who helped bring this event to life.
Sponsors & Event Partners
- Franklin County Tourism — Sponsor
- City of Ottawa — Sponsor
- Ottawa Main Street — Welcome Party Host & Sponsor
- Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks - Event Support
- Continental Tires — Sponsor
- Jamis Bicycles — Official Gravel Bike
- Ottawa Rotary Club — Rest Stop Sponsor
- Velo Villains — Rest Stop Sponsor
- Homewood RV Park — Rest Stop Support
- Centropolis Christian Church — Rest Stop Support
- Legacy Square — Race Event Facility Host
Event Support
- Ottawa Police Department — Lead-Out
- Ottawa Fire Department — Traffic Support
- Hasty Awards — Medals
- Wes Wood Stuffs — Trophies
- Front Row Sports — T-Shirt Printing
- First In Apparel — Hats
- Draft Horse Studios — Logo Design
- The Timer Guys — Race Timing
- Mike and Aiden Finch Music — Welcome Party Entertainment
- Ottawa Bike and Trail Crew — Event Support
- Ottawa Bike and Trail Volunteers — Event Support
- Exclusive SELF Co. — Flowers
- Lawrence Bicycle Club - Welcome Party Support
- Ad Astra Bike Co. Breakaway Gravel Race - Welcome Party Support
- Bikes BBQ and John Brown Gravel Race - Welcome Party Support
And, of course, thank you to every rider, spectator, business, organization, and volunteer who came out and helped make Bad Astra what it was. We truly appreciate every one of you!
RACE WINNERS
