2017 BACKROADS TOURING KANSAS FLINT HILLS STAMPEDE
Get excited! It's time for another Stampede! This year we have FREE breakfast, thanks to the CMA! We also will have an extensive raffle, thanks to Cycle Gear, Mid America Powersports, and Bogies Adventures!!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THIS YEARS SPONSORS!! PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING THEM YOUR BUSINESS NEXT TIME YOU ARE NEEDING A PART OR A NEW RIDING LOCATION!
Cycle Gear of Wichita
http://stores.cyclegear.com/locations/cycle-gear-wichita-ks/
http://stores.cyclegear.com/
Mid America Powersports
http://www.mapowersports.com/
Bogies Adventures
Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/Bogies-Adventures-374524318233/
RidePlanet Link - https://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/kansas_15168/ride_675d.htm
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Lodging info:
- Blue Stem Hotel
Special Stampede rate of $49.99 single!!
Call the Blue Stem at (620) 583-5531 and be sure and tell them you want the Stampede rate! [Thanks Ron!]
- Eureka Lake Campground-
Our designated camping area is Southeast of Phillips Cabin, near the public docks area. There are restrooms and a public shelter there as well.
Look for the Stampede Signage!!
Cost is $7 for regular camping / $12 for camping with electric
Self pay is located at the lake shop. Beige building immediately north of the dam.Camping and Lake Shop locations here-
https://goo.gl/maps/Btbt5SkYLUQ2I've attached a pic of the entrance to the camping area below
I estimated around 20 campers, so post up on the attendance poll if you're planning on camping or otherwise, so we can give Willie[ Lake Superintendant] accurate numbers.
Attendance poll thread -
http://www.backroads.bike/board/index.php/topic,181.0.htmlPLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR REVS DOWN IN TOWN- WE DONT WANT TO WAKE EVERYONE UP UNNECESSARILY 
Ride Info:
Saturday, 9/16/17
RIDE HQ is at Eureka City ParkEureka City park is also referred to as Riverside Park, and is located at the South end of Main Street three blocks south of the stop light.
http://www.eurekaks.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/ParkGoogle Maps Link to Park Location:
https://goo.gl/i6EfNGRIDE ITINERARY- All activities below are at RIDE HQMAKE SURE YOUR BIKE IS GASSED UP PRIOR TO BREAKOUTS INTO GROUPS 7AM through 8AM FREE Breakfast served
[Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, coffee and Gatorade- THANK YOU, CMA!]
8-830 AM Raffle of Door Prizes from Cycle Gear and Mid America Powersports!
8:30-9A Riders Meeting
Riders meeting will include:
-Basic group riding etiquette
-Breakouts into groups
ALL RIDERS MUST HAVE SIGNED/COMPLETE WAIVERS. TURN THEM IN TO YOUR RIDE LEADER PRIOR TO DEPARTUREWaivers-
http://backroadstouring.org/downloads/waiver.pdfKICKSTANDS UP AT 9:15!Rides will be "impromptu", that is you will join a group that best meets your riding style on Saturday
morning and go. IE- 'scenic',, 'intermediate', 'advanced'.
These breakdowns generally refer to the cruising speed your comfortable with. There will likely be a few mildly tricky things, but nothing difficult.Ride Leaders:
- Roger Baugh (Scenic)
- Marc Browning (Scenic)
- Phil Denk (Intermediate/Long North) 200 miles
- Ron Grundy (Advanced)
- Will_kc (Intermediate/Advanced)
- David Woodward (Intermediate/Long South) 225 miles
- Derek Smith (Standby) (Intermediate/ SE, ~180 miles, Lunch in Chanute)
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Stampede Frequently Asked Questions-
What should you bring?Every rider should have, and know how to use:
1.) Completed Ride Waiver given to your Ride Leader
2.) Tire repair tools: tire pump, tire irons, patches, and tubes.
3.) Cellular phone
4.) First Aid kit
5.) Extra water, particularly during the hotter times of the year.
6.) Fastening devices such as bungee cords, duct tape, baling wire, zip ties, and/or extra fasteners and washers.
7.) Know your fuel range.
8.) A GPS unit is nice to have, but not required.
Note:
Most of the folks we'll ride with are very helpful and willing to help if something breaks/you get a flat, etc... but .. don't be 'that guy' who doesn't come prepared, and has to mooch a tube
What gear should i wear?
Bare Minimum:
• Full face Helmet and Eye Protection
• Heavy Boots
Recommended Gear:
• Full fingered gloves
• Full Face Helmet and Eye Protection
• Heavy canvas or ballistic synthetic pants.
• Heavy / Reinforced Boots
• Knee / Shin Guards
• Chest Protector
• Forearm / Elbow Guards
• Hip / Kidney Pads
• Hearing Protection
How do the group rides work?
You Are Responsible For The Rider Behind You. Normally, we do not ride close formation on unpaved sections. When we encounter dusty road conditions, distances between riders will stretch even further. Even on large rides, there may be times when you may not be able to see the rider ahead of or behind you.
Use your turn signals / hand signals to alert the rider behind you of direction changes. At intersections and route direction changes, you must always ensure that the rider behind you knows where the group is heading. Don't assume that the person behind you sees your every move ..... make sure they know.
If at any point you cannot see the rider behind you .... slow down. If you still don't see the rider behind you, STOP and WAIT for them. If you wait for the rider behind you, you may lose visual contact with the rider ahead. There is no need to hurry, because he or she should be waiting for you at the next direction change, or when they no longer see you following them. Once the ride leader sees that the "string is broken", he will back-track to the missing rider, picking up other waiting riders along the way. This procedure helps ensure that no one is accidentally left behind and stranded from the main group.