DateExpected
Mid September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Auburn Fairgrounds, 969 Milton St, Auburn, KS 66402
Auburn, Shawnee County
Countdown
September
The shorter loop of the Fairground Flyer: 45 km of gravel with modest climbing, a friendly way into a gravel sportive that sets off right behind the longer ride.
Key facts
01Helmet and water bottle required
02Self-guided and unmarked, so bring your own navigation
03One SAG and first-aid stop on the course
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The course
The route
Auburn
Distance45km
Total climb434m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate42.3 km
Weather
Mid-September, Auburn
28°CTypical high
15°CTypical low
5°CColdest in 20 years
30%Days with rain
Highs around 28°C and lows around 15°C, but it has dropped to 5°C. Rain on 30% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Nebojsa Cabrilo01:49:3724.7 km/h
02Matt Akers01:52:4424.0 km/h
03Mike Hosfelt02:02:2622.1 km/h
7
Finishers
2:11:19
Median time
20.6 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the The Fairground Flyer 45 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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45 km with 434 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
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Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
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