• Ottawa, KS

The Bad Astra

  • Distance(s): 100K, 50K
    • Race Overview: A race coming up on 09/27/2025 in Ottawa, KS. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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    Race data last checked: 2026-01-22

    Race Overview:

    If you are familiar with Kansas, you may know the state moto is “Ad Astra Per Aspera.” Depending on how you google it, the Latin means “to the stars through difficulties.” We wanted a race that was awesome and represented Kansas. We felt “The Bad Astra” was a great name for a gravel bike race. “Bad Astra” in Latin means “really cool bike race…” probably.

    We will be offering distances of 80 miles (The Bad Astra), 40 miles (The Half Astra), and 20 miles (BA Party Pace).

    (All distances are rough estimates. All race distances will be a minimum of the number miles)

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