Originally Posted by
mack_turtle
to be fair to Americans, most of us have never heard that word either. it's a very obscure reference that no one challenged for years. we've been rooting out racist stereotypes on a lot of things that are more obvious, but the word in question just sounds like a unique way to say "Kansas".
Yeah, even after learning Kanza is/was a the Kaw Nation, I still didnt think 'Dirty' was directed at the people(since it isnt/wasnt). Dirty clearly referenced the gravel/dirt roads that are ridden.
But hey- if the Kaw are offended, then it needs to be addressed.
Meanwhile, had the ride been called the 'Dirty Sioux' or something like that, I could see there being a naming issue before now.
Better than 'Unbound'-
Jayhawk Cup(JC)
Flint Hills Gravel Series
Emporia Gravel Race(EGR)
...or a lot more that describe the race/area.