Downcountry Enduro

event are used to fund philanthropic activities, which include donating thousands of dollars for things like helmets, out-reach, education, and other charitable causes each year.

Join us for a day of scenic bicycle touring over tree-lined roads and beautiful gravel trails. The routes wind through rural and recreational areas and vary enough to appeal to a broad range of cyclists. We welcome all categories of riders.

When / Where

The ride will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Pre-registered check in starts at 6:30am. All rides start and end at Chelsea High School (740 N Freer Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118). Enter high school to park from Trinkle Rd.

NOTE: New starting location for 2026!

Routes

Updated routes for 2026.

Four paved road rides (20 -100 miles) and one gravel route (42 miles) are offered. Routes will be marked, and maps via RidewithGPS available for download. All rides start and end at Chelsea High School in Chelsea, Michigan. SAG support and bike mechanics will be available.

Routes subject to change based on road conditions - always check prior to the ride at www.aabts.org/ohr for the latest routes.

Food

There will be lunch from Slows Bar BQ of Detroit (including vegetarian and vegan), snacks and beverages at rest stops.

Merchandise

You can order a custom t-shirt and socks via the RunSignUp Store. T-shirts and socks ordered will be available for pickup when you check-in the day of the ride.

NOTE: T-shirt ordering closes as of June 21st and sock orders on July 5th. Some limited supplies will be for sale day of the ride.

Other

No day of ride registration! Online registration closes July 5th.

Questions: [email protected] / Full ride details found on our website (aabts.org/ohr).

generally roll out in the morning at their leasure, but there is usually a small group heading back together. You are welcome to head out by yourself if you'd like. Please don't go in the house without permission.

Bring food and supplies for the night! Be prepared.

This event happens rains or shine.

Kids are welcome with a parent or caretaker. We will be on a busy road for a short distance, please make sure kids know the rules of the road.

Camp Aberdeen has a lot of space to spread out. It is not recommended to camp next to the fire pit or in the brush. We do our best to control it, but there is a lot of poison ivy on our land. The open fields and paths are generally free of it, but un-cleared places likely have a lot of it. The lake is swimable, but rinse off afterwards to avoid simmers itch. There is an outdoor shower on the premesis.

Please leave our campground clean. Pack out what you pack in. There will be a trash can available with limited capacity.

There is a very large dog named Abel that will bark at you when you arrive. He is harmless, amazing with kids and a big gentle boy. Treat him like you know him and he will lean on you for pets. Ignore him and he will continue to bark. He is loud, but he's a good boy.

Mile. The event encompasses Jackson, Washtenaw, Livingston and Ingham Counties. A majority of the roads traveled will be gravel with smaller segments of paved portions, making for a memorable and unique challenge at the longer distances.