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Lord of the Springs singletrack+gravel bike race

Middleville, Michigan

Saturday, September 12, 2026
35 days away
Date
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Location
1095 N Briggs Rd
Middleville, Michigan
49333
United States
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Links
lordofthesprings.comRegister at bikereg.com

About this event

Camp Manitou-Lin

September 12, 2026

37 or 19 miles of legendary singletrack and gravel. Plus a 10-mile gravel-only ride.

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.

  • Start with a 5 mile lead-out, mostly on gravel.

  • Follow with 5 miles on the challenging Yankee Springs Deep Lake mountain bike trail.

  • 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)

  • 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 fast with 5 miles on mostly gravel roads.

Chip timed. Wave starts based on historical performance (similar to IceMan). Trophies and gear prizes. Low-key vibe.

Plus a free kids race (10 minutes, loop within eyesight of parents).

Go to www.lordofthesprings.com for all the details.

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