Kahola Pickle Stand

06/09/2025

The Pickle Stand came from cheering friends in DK 2019. We had no idea the number of riders who would desperately ask for assistance with hydration and cramps. We began slowly with coolers of water and leftover pickle juice. This year dozens of Kahola neighbors dropped off supplies, local restaurants contributed pickle juice, and Kahola Cantina kept us stocked with ice water. We are always on the lookout for ways to assist. We use articles like this to help us prepare for the next year. If you find new ideas or good reminders, please post on the page.

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06/08/2025

We will be stocking Tums at the Pickle Stand next year. Let us know of any other leg camp solutions.

Virtually everyone has experienced a leg cramp at some time or another. For many of us, they strike unexpectedly in the middle of the night. Your only remedy in that nightmarish moment is to scream into your pillow so you don’t wake everyone in the house. For cyclists, though, leg cramps are more ...

06/08/2025

The rider lounge was a hit this year for riders needing to get off the saddle, a few minutes out of the sun, and for riders like Darrin Kistler who sat very gingerly as he waited to be picked up after a crash left his bike unrideable and him with cracked ribs. We were so glad to hear he was doing okay and that the "lounge" provided respite for those grinding in the Kansas heat.

06/02/2025

We met this amazing team from Belgium at Mulready's Pub and we agreed on a phrase so we could identify each other as they passed the Pickle Stand. Tour de Flanders!!!

06/01/2025

A huge shout out to our amazing team of volunteers!

06/01/2025

Gage Thomas was a rock star at handing out pickles to riders taking the challenge to grab a dill before the hill.

06/01/2025

We may not have medical professionals at the Pickle Stand, but we do have pickle band-aids.