Updates For The Dirty Kanza 200

A press release has gone out which details some of the events concerning the 2012 running of the Dirty Kanza 200.

Event Director Jim Cummins says that the plans are going well for next years 7th running of the Flint Hills based event. Riders will sign in at Emporia, Kansas historic Granada Theater, located in downtown Emporia, on Friday, June 1st. The 200 mile event will start the next day in front of the same theater  at 6:00am sharp.

Riders interested in signing up for this gravel grinder can do so on-line starting January 14th at 6:00am CST at www.bikereg.com.

The Dirty Kanza 200 will offer the following classifications: 

• Open Women (all ages)
• Open Men (39 & under)
• Veteran Men (40-49)    (This class new for 2012.)
• Master Men (50 +)
• Single Speed
• Tandem
• Two-Person Relay*

Note: Jim Cummins explains the the "Two-Person Relay"  is a "non-competitive" event classification, intended to serve as a low-key "introduction" to ultra-endurance cycling.  No racers.  No DK200 Veterans.  No podium prizes.  Finishing Teams will, however, receive a special Finishers award for their efforts.

There ya have it! For more Dirty Kanza goings on, see their site, http://www.dirtykanza200.com , or go to Facebook and search for "Dirty Kanza 200" and find their page there.