2nd Annual Osage Hills Connection Ride

2nd Annual Ride
Our 2nd Annual Ride features a new route with less gravel and a great scenic ride connecting the Frisco and Katy Trails!  The scenery in October will be it's peak and you will enjoy a great ride through this rural area just waiting to be explored! Riders can start in either Bolivar, Clinton, or points along the way for a ride that fits your expertise.  Osceola, about halfway, will host an After Party (for some it will just be a half way point) on the Square that will commemorate the 2nd Annual Ride with music and food from 11am to 3pm.  La Casita Mexican Restaurant will be serving food on the square (weather permitting) and inside the restaurant.

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞
This route was developed by some dedicated riders to connect the Frisco Trail in Bolivar to the Katy Trail in Clinton.  This has turned into a project involving 3-counties and a multi-city area working together to provide biking and this route in Southwest Missouri and beyond!  This ride was developed to promote the route, get rider and their feedback and eventually get permanent signs installed along the route.  All proceeds from this ride are going to be used to promote the route and get signage installed!  By participating or sponsoring the ride you are brining your support to this project!

A Ride For Everyone
What makes this ride unique is there are several start options depending on your expertise! Not up for the full 86.2 miles, not a problem, start somewhere in between and end in Osceola! Bolivar to Clinton and back to Bolivar will give you a 172.4 mile ride with overnight accommodations available in Clinton, Osceola, and Bolivar.  You can start in Humansville and ride to Osceola for a total of 21.7 miles. Start in Clinton or Bolivar and end in Osceola, it's your ride!

Registration
Registration starts at 8 in either Clinton or Bolivar. T-shirts pick up in Osceola.

𝐎𝐇 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐏
The 𝐎sage 𝐇ills 𝐂onnection 𝐑oute 𝐀fter 𝐏arty (OHCRAP) will feature live music on the square and a day of fun cheering arriving riders from Clinton, Bolivar and points in between to Osceola.  For some Osceola will be the mid-point, for others Osceola will serve as the end Point.  All will enjoy the sights, sounds and food of Osceola! Part of the Chamber's Fall Music Series this will feature an afternoon show with live music on the Osceola Square and an evening show for the late night (5pm) crowd! 

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞
Find the route map with surfaces, Cuesheet and elevation online here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43668245. 

𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Riders have several ride options depending on their ability.
𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 - 20.1 Miles 
𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐚 - 21.7 Miles
𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐚 - 41.8 Miles
𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 - 86.2 Miles
𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐚 - 44.4 Miles
𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐫 - 86.2 Miles

NOTE: You do not need to do the full route if you do not wish. It is up to you to find a ride back to your starting point.