On May 30th, it is time to take the long way home! Build your own route and put in as much gravel as possible. Together, we’ll continue to make this the world’s largest and most famous gravel event. And the good thing is: it starts at your doorstep. 

DIY Gravel Route
REBOUND is reserved for all cyclists and all levels. The ride will take place on May 30, 2026, starting from any desired point. In the spirit of UNBOUND, we encourage you to pick one of the following distances: 15 miles (25 km), 25 miles (40 km), 50 miles (80 km), 100 miles (160 km), 200 miles (320 km), or the XL version of 350 miles (560 km). The rules are simple.

• Saturday, May 30th
• Suggested start: 6 a.m. – UNBOUND style – but this is up to you!
• DIY 15, 25, 50, 100, 200, or 350-mile gravel route
• Self-supported
• Mandatory post-race celebration
• No fees, no time limits, just fun

REBOUND Rewards
Make sure to register for a chance to win an entry ticket to UNBOUND 2027!
Thanks for joining the REBOUND challenge and enjoy your ride!

Details & Eligibility
Rewards – Here’s what you can win when you ride REBOUND!

1x UNBOUND 2027 starting ticket

From riding REBOUND ’26 to racing UNBOUND in ’27. Ride REBOUND for a chance to win an UNBOUND 2027 starting ticket. UNBOUND Gravel (formerly known as Dirty Kanza) is widely considered the world’s premier gravel bike racing event. Held annually in late spring, it takes place in the remote Flint Hills region of Emporia, Kansas, featuring notoriously challenging, steep, and rugged unpaved roads. Choose the 25, 50, 100, 200, or the XL 350-mile version of this epic event!

Learn more here.