Registration for the 2012 Dirty Kanza 200 opened today, Saturday, January 14th at 6:00am ET.  At 8:38 am, DK200 was sold out, and mutiple records were broken.  The competitive field limit of 350 racers is our largest ever.  And the 2 hours and 38 minutes it took to fill shattered the previous record set in 2010 when the field limit was reached in 14 hours.  Our thanks goes out to everyone… Continue Reading

In 2012, Dirty Kanza 200 is proud to support The Pablove Foundation Shutterbugs program in memory of Adrian Lewis Solano. Born and raised in Emporia, KS, Adrian was a healthy, happy 12 yr old in 7th grade.  He loved his bike, friends, video games, his family and of course… his dog.  Adrian woke up one morning with a bad headache, and that headache changed his life.  He was diagnosed with a… Continue Reading

Last week, I received a phone call from my good friend Josh Patterson, Editor at DirtRag Magazine. Josh is a DK200 Veteran and passionate about gravel grinding. He told me DirtRag was wanting to kickstart our Dirty Kanza 200 Video Contest. Josh shared some ideas… we kicked things around a bit… then Josh made a few more phone calls to further sweeten the deal. Forget everything you might have… Continue Reading

We are happy to announce that Salsa Cycles will be returning in 2011 as our “Premier Sponsor”, and they are coming back in a HUGE way. All of us here at Dirty Kanza Promotions want to publicly state what a privilege it is to work with the fine folks at Salsa Cycles. The best bikes in the business, designed and produced by the best folks in the business. Mike,… Continue Reading

Well, we are just a little more than two weeks away from the 2011 running of Dirty Kanza 200. The books are now closed on Rider Registration & Transfers… T-Shirts and prizing are rolling in… Number Plates are at the printer… Maps are printed and stuffed into baggies… We have even taken delivery of the first-ever Dirty Kanza Trading Cards!!! All the pieces are falling into place for our… Continue Reading

We are happy to announce Swiftwick has been named “Official Technical Gear Sponsor” for Dirty Kanza 200. Headquartered in Brentwood Tennessee, Swiftwick manufactures the finest technical socks and sleeves you will find anywhere. Here at DK200, our personal favorite is their 4” Merino Wool Sock. Each Swiftwick sock is knitted at 200 needles; the highest density you’ll find in socks. This structure creates a second-skin feel, prevents shifting or… Continue Reading

I just walked in the front door from the 1250 mile drive home from Emporia, Kansas to Easton, Pa. So a complete Race Recap will have to wait until later this week. But here is a run down of the Official Race Results. Thanks to all who participated in the 2011 running of Dirty Kanza 200. And a special thanks to our Sponsors and Volunteers who helped make this… Continue Reading

Great News… We are pleased to announce that Backcountry Research will return once again in 2012 as one of our great sponsors. Owners, Richard and Kendra Clark, are as good as they come, and they design and produce “Awesome” products. Check out their website.   And while you are there, let them know you appreciate their support of DK200. Continue Reading

The viewers have spoken, and they have selected their favorite. Congratulations to Ben Thornton, winner of the 2011 Dirty Kanza 200 Video Contest. Thanks to each of our entrants, Chris Burger, Craig Nadel, Michael Ruder, Keith Walberg and Ben Thornton. You all did a great job with your video’s. For his winning entry, Ben will not only receive a free entry into the 2012 Dirty Kanza 200… he will… Continue Reading