La Grind - Emporia, KS

10/01/2026

The 2026 October Challenge Starts Today!
YES! Trainer/Stationary bike miles count.

Mark Schondelmaier has already logged miles, GO MARK!

Accepting CHALLENGERS until midnight🕛
Updated! Challengers added!
✨Judy Decker

Start riding & don’t stop until midnight on October 29th.

Leave a comment or send message if you’d like to get signed up 🚴

Challengers 14 & under
Your miles will count DOUBLE‼️
When you ride 10 miles, make sure you log it as 20 miles on the leader board 💪

Reminder! If you do not pay for a monthly Strava subscription you are responsible for plugging in your daily miles.

It is NOT too late to join in on the fun! Today (Thursday, October 1st) will be the last day you can sign up.

Donations are not required to join the challenge but greatly appreciated. All money collected will go towards purchasing bike locks & lights to be given to (local) NEW bike day Handlebars of Hope recipients. Donations can be dropped off at High Gear or message for other options.

09/30/2026

"I am in a desperate situation right now. I am in desperate need of transportation. I am currently employed, it has been very difficult to make it to work" (local HOH bike recipient)

"I work 2 jobs and attend multiple groups and meetings with no transportation." (local HOH bike recipient)



2026 October Grind CHALLENGERS!
Join the fun 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GUajD7D5k/

UPDATED CHALLENGERS! ✨Chelsea Fuller ✨ Russell Bonitatibus✨

RIDE all month long, RAISE funds to purchase bike locks & lights, HELP local Handlebars of Hope bike owners protect their bikes.

Thanks to 2025 OGC donations from Judy Decker, Diane Robinson, Cynthia Kraft, Discover Gravel LLC & MORE we raised over $1,100. That is A LOT of bike locks 🚲⛓🔓🔑 thank YOU!

High Gear

09/29/2026

JOIN the October Grind Challenge, RIDE all month long, RAISE funds to purchase bike locks & lights, HELP local Handlebars of Hope bike owners protect their bikes.

Pedal 100-199 miles to be entered into a drawing for a chance to WIN Merch or a FREE entry to La Grind - Emporia, KS 2027

Pedal 200+ miles to be entered into a drawing for a chance to WIN Merch or a FREE entry to La Grind - Emporia, KS 2027 & 50% off registration to share with a friend.

Pedal MORE miles than anyone else & be THE OGC Champion of 2026 😎 WIN Merch, a FREE entry to La Grind - Emporia, KS 2027 & 50% off registration to share with a friend.

CHALLENGE is available on Strava for those paying for a monthly Premium Subscription. Find "Amy Hayden" on strava & be friends for an invite.

IF you DO NOT have a premium Strava account (if you do not pay a monthly membership fee), you will be responsible to add your own miles to the Leader Board.

IF you DO have a premium Strava account & want to plug in your own miles to help a girl out, that would be GREAT!

To join in on the FUN just add your name to the LEADER BOARD here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16xvXSWVg-aXXsas6T6PToqKdXzPfMK5FK1T4sFcJ9hg/edit?usp=sharing

Donations will be accepted but not required to participate. All donations will go towards purchasing bike locks & lights to give to local Handlebars of Hope bike owners, let’s help them protect their bikes.

If you would like to donate to Handlebars of Hope to help purchase quality bike locks & lights to be given to new HOH bike owners.

2 October Grind Challengers donating $15 = 1 bike lock
1 October Grind Challenger donating $30 = 1 bike lock

Any amount is greatly appreciated. You do not have to donate to participate in the challenge.

Mail or drop off check/cash:
High Gear
520 Commercial Street
Emporia, KS 66801

Email Amy at [email protected] to use paypal or venmo to donate

START THIS THURSDAY! October 1st
END DATE: October 29th
WINNERS announced October 30th

Photo: Local Handlebars of Hope Recipient
Everyone deserves a NEW bike day!

09/27/2026

THIS is such a fun event! Hope to see you there!

Tricks N Trails is just over a month away! Register today at bikereg.com/tricks-n-trails-2026 and join us for a fun day of riding, and support help support Team Coyote's mission of getting more kids on bikes in the Emporia area!

09/25/2026

This photo from La Grind - Emporia, Kansas 2026 made it onto the La Grind wall of fame 🤘at High Gear

Can you name that La Grinder?!

09/24/2026

More Finish Line Photos from
La Grind - Emporia, Kansas 2026


Thank you Nancy Wood!

09/24/2026

You won’t want to miss out on this event!

09/23/2026

Here’s last years results for the October Grind Challenge. Challenge yourself to ride more between October 1st & October 28th in 2026💪
Trainer miles count because they can be brutal.