Lord of the Springs singletrack+gravel bike race

About this race

Event Information Camp Manitou-Lin September 12, 2026 Location: 1095 N Briggs Rd, Middleville, MI Race Options Distance: 37 or 19 miles of legendary singletrack and gravel. Gravel Only: Plus a 10-mile gravel-only ride. Race Description Weave through the epic singletrack trails at Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Hammer the fast but hilly gravel roads and two-tracks of Barry County. Conquer both and you will be a Lord of the Springs. Course Highlights Lead-out: Start with a 5 mile lead-out, mostly on gravel. Yankee Springs Trail: Follow with 5 miles on the challenging Yankee Springs Deep Lake mountain bike trail. Barry County Gravel: Grind out 18 miles of Barry County gravel roads, Audobon Sanctuary scenery, and the infamous Sager & Shaw two-tracks (5 miles for the 19-mile race and no Sager or Shaw). Deep Lake Singletrack: Tackle an additional 4 miles of Deep Lake singletrack (19-mile race heads back via the rugged Norris two-track instead of the singletrack). Finish: Finish fast with 5 miles on mostly gravel roads. Event Details Timing: Chip timed. Wave starts based on historical performance (similar to IceMan). Prizes: Trophies and gear prizes. Vibe: Low-key vibe. Kids Race: Plus a free kids race (10 minutes, loop within eyesight of parents). More Information Go to www.lordofthesprings.com for all the details. Register at BikeReg .