Bicycle SWAP MEET & EXPO - October CycleFest

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Bicycle SWAP MEET & EXPO - October CycleFest Date and Location Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Setup: Noon-1 pm Open to Public: 1-5 pm Location: Historic Union Pacific Depot , near downtown Lawrence What is October CycleFest? We’re making Lawrence the cycling enthusiast’s destination for the full weekend (October 10-11), featuring two rides: the Tour de Chicken Creek gravel ride (Sat) and the iconic fall classic Octoginta road ride (Sun), in its 57th year! Many will remember the popular Swap Meet at the Octoginta (pre-covid). Well, we’re bringing it back and adding the EXPO for community bike organizations! To be held at the Historic Union Pacific Depot. Swap Meet & Expo Traffic The two rides combined have attracted up to 500 riders in past years, about half locals and half from outside of Lawrence. The Swap Meet & Expo is after the Saturday morning Chicken Creek gravel ride and is concurrent with the packet pickup for the Octoginta at the same location as the Swap Meet & Expo. The Octoginta road ride is Sunday morning. Swap Meet - General Rules Registration: YOU must register and reserve space online (preferred) or in person the day of the Swap Meet, and sign an Agreement and Waiver. Space Limitation: LIMITED space. 30-35 booth spaces, depending on double-wide booths reserved. First come, first served. RESERVE your slot online ahead. Items Allowed: ONLY bicycles, their components, accessories or cycling clothing. NOTHING else. Setup: Swap meet booths are under an open-air, but covered boarding platform at the Union Pacific Depot. Expo at CycleFest - General Rules We ask t…