1 cycling event in Garden City, Michigan

2026 I Love Gravel Racing Points Series

Everyone, Everywhere, Every distance

3 distance categories

Short = 24 miles or less, Mid = 25-49 miles, Long = 50+ miles

A different approach to a Points Series. There will be 2 categories, Male and Female, no age group, NO E-BIKES. Must be a GRAVEL RACE. No minimum or maximum number of races. No specific races, but Premier Races benefit the participant with double points.

For 2026 we have added Clydesdale and Athena categories. In addition, we will have the Fat Tire and Junior categories that were added in 2025. These categories will have a registration fee of $20 and do not include the opportunity to win FREE, or discounted, race entries. It does include your opportunity to win trophies, swag bags and your private invitation to the Champions Celebration. All details for these new categories are listed below.

Our goal is to increase participation in gravel racing. We are not looking for the fastest Champion. We would like our Champions to be passionate, and engaged, in the gravel racing community. With that thought in mind, the person who participates at more races stands a greater chance of being Champion.

Series will run from March 1, 2026 and end on November 1, 2026. You may sign up for the Series at any point throughout the year, but your points will not count until AFTER you have signed up. No retro results.

Race results reporting are the responsibility of the participant. Participant must report their results to ILGR through an email ([email protected]) with a verifiable source, such as timing service or results documentation. Results must be reported within 2 weeks of race completion AND by November 1, 2026.

$25 fee for registration will include your chance at the Championship. You are not locked into one distance. Your registration will allow you to compete in EVERY distance.

Points will be awarded for your Overall Male or Female finish at ANY GRAVEL RACE, ANYWHERE. However, we have a group of Premier Gravel Races where double points may be earned. Since we have membership internationally, you may race anywhere, at any distance and participate in this Series.

2026 Premier Races are:

3/28/26 Melting Mann in Jones, Michigan

4/25/26 Waterloo G & G in Grass Lake, Michigan

5/2/26 Black Fork Gravel Grinder in Glenmont, Ohio

5/23/26 Roughneck Gravel Roubaix in Titusville, Pennsylvania

6/20/26 Dirty Donut in Martin, Michigan

7/11/26 Cedar Blitz in Cedar Springs, Michigan

8/8/26 Frankenmuth Fondo in Frankenmuth, Michigan

8/15/26 Fast Fitty in Charlotte, Michigan

8/29/26 Thunder Bay Thriller in Alpena, Michigan

9/13/26 Uncle John's Dirty Ride in St. Johns, Michigan

9/19/26 The Dirty Mitten Gravel Race in Middleville, Michigan

10/4/26 Rode to Hell in Chelsea, Michigan

10/24/26 Lowell Classic Fall Gravel in Lowell, Michigan

Points rundown: 1st Overall = 500 points, 2nd = 495, and so on. 101 place Overall through infinity will receive 5 points for completing ANY gravel race. 50 points are earned if someone signs up for the Points Series and you are listed as their referral. 10 points are earned for every race that you start and list ILGR as your team. More referrals, more points. More listings of ILGR as your team, more points.

Awards: 1st Male and Female in each distance will receive a custom Champion jersey, awesome trophy and 11 FREE entries to Premier Races in 2027.

2nd Male and Female in each distance will receive an award and 50% off entry to 11 Premier Races in 2027.

3rd Male and Female in each distance will receive an award and 25% off entry to 11 Premier Races in 2027.

All winners will receive incredible swag bags.

EVERYONE who registers for the Points Series is entered in drawings with more prizes throughout the 2026 race season!!

Junior Category will be a Trophy category. The Top 3 places will receive awards, swag and an invite to the Champions Celebration. This will be a Coed division covering 12 years old and under. One distance category of 24 miles or less. The same point standard will apply. Premier races will be worth double points. Your points will be determined by Overall Junior placement. In the event of a tie, your Premier Race points will be the determination. This category is a separate registration fee from the standard Points Series. You may enter both.

Fat Tire Category will be a Trophy category, like the Junior Category. It will be a Coed division that will encompass ANY age. Any distance between 1-49 miles will be the category. Top 3 will receive awards, swag and an invitation to the Champions Celebration. The same point standard will apply. Premier races will be worth double points. There must be a Fat Tire Category for your points to be awarded in this category. Your points will be determined by Overall Fat Tire placement. In the event of a tie, your Premier Race points will be the determination. This category is a separate registration fee from the standard Points Series. You may enter both.

Clydesdale and Athena Categories will be a Trophy category. Clydesdale definition for ILGR Points Series is Male weighing 220 lbs. or more. Athena definition for ILGR Points Series is Female weighing 165 lbs. or more. It will encompass ANY age. Any distance between 1-49 miles will be the category. Top 3 will receive awards, swag and an invitation to the Champions Celebration. The same point standard will apply. Premier races will be worth double points. There must be a Clydesdale/Athena Category for your points to be awarded in this category. Your points will be determined by Overall Clydesdale/Athena placement. In the event of a tie, your Premier Race points will be the determination. This category is a separate registration fee from the standard Points Series. You may enter both.

To allow more people to enjoy our Champions Celebration, we will offer the opportunity for you to purchase tickets to attend. This process allows EVERYONE who wants to share in these special moments to be included.