2025 - The Bad Astra
2025 distances
Gravel biking
The Bad Astra (80 Miles)
*****Riders are responsible for their own navigation****** This is a timed event and a race. The length of this race is approximately 80 miles in length. Participants will be given 8.5 hours to finish. If the rider chooses to ride past the 8.5 hour mark, the rider does so at their own choosing and risk. There will be 2 planned sags on this year's course. All distances and gps maps are approximate distances. GPS files are available and paper que sheets will be available at check-in.
The Half Astra (40 Miles)
This is a timed event and a race. While it is half the length of The Bad Astra, riders are still being timed. This entry is for the route that is approximately 40 miles. You will have 8 hours to finish the event. If you are unable to ride the set distance in 8 hours we recommend you do not begin this ride. There will be one planned sag on this course. All distances and gps maps are approximate values.
BA Party Pace (20 Miles)
Maybe your new to cycling. Is 20 miles is a pretty lofty goal for you? Awesome!! This is the race for you. You will have 5 hours to finish the event. The length of this route is in approximate distances. There will be one planned sag on this course. All distances and gps maps are approximate values. ***There are no podiums for this event***
Race date Weather
Conditions on September 27, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Ottawa
The Bad Astra takes place in Ottawa, Kansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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