The Bad Astra
When is The Bad Astra?
The Bad Astra takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Ottawa, KS.
What distances does The Bad Astra offer?
The Bad Astra offers 3 events: Bad Astra Party Pace (20 Miles), The Half Astra (40 Miles), The Bad Astra (80 Miles).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Astra Party Pace (20 Miles) | 20.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| The Half Astra (40 Miles) | 40.0 mi | $55.00 | Register |
| The Bad Astra (80 Miles) | 80.0 mi | $80.00 | Register |
How much does The Bad Astra cost?
Registration for The Bad Astra starts at $40.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Bad Astra held?
The Bad Astra is held in Ottawa, KS at 125 S Walnut Street.
About The Bad Astra
If you are familiar with Kansas, you may know the state moto is “Ad Astra Per Aspera.” Depending on how you google it, the Latin means “to the stars through difficulties.” We wanted a race that was awesome and represented Kansas. We felt “The Bad Astra” was a great name for a gravel bike race. “Bad Astra” in Latin means “really cool bike race…” probably.
We will be offering distances of 80 miles (The Bad Astra), 40 miles (The Half Astra), and 20 miles (BA Party Pace).
(All distances are rough estimates. All race distances will be a minimum of the number miles)