About this race
THE WATERMOO THE WATERMOO is a 111-mile cycling race on mostly gravel, some tarmac, and a road that is no longer a road with a river crossing in the farmlands of southeastern Michigan. It will be an honest challenge for most, and something riders will be proud of completing. THE PARTNERS Jolly Pumpkin + Kitchen: Visit here Cuddly Coos Farm: Visit here Wheels in Motion: Visit here Michigan Bicycle Law: Visit here Rob Meendering Photography: Visit here Brent McDermott Realtor: Visit here Ann Arbor Velo Club: Visit here Adams Sports Medicine: Visit here Retirement Income Solutions: Visit here Bank of Ann Arbor: Visit here Commercial Mortgage Capital, Inc: Visit here Farm Sudz: Visit here FitMi: Visit here Bearclaw Bicycle Co: Visit here THE EVENT CAP 211 RIDERS! - On July 11th, we will determine the maximum number of participants (211 riders) so we can start placing final orders of road signs, soap, bib numbers, etc. THE DATE Saturday, August 8th, 2026 THE START WAVES Wave 1: 6:11am (14mph or slower) Wave 2: 7:11am (14mph or faster) THE START/FINISH LOCATION Jolly Pumpkin + Kitchen - 2319 Bishop Circle E, Dexter, MI 48130 THE ROUTE The route is mostly gravel, some tarmac and a road that is no longer a road, with a river crossing in the farmlands of southeastern Michigan. The dirt roads can be hilly at times, and some of the pavement is smoking fast. There are some sections of the course that are loose and sandy. THE ROUTE WILL NOT BE MARKED AND IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC . You will need to upload the route to your Garmin (GPS device) so you know where you are going. The course is open…