What type of bike can I ride?

You may use any type of bike in the A, B, Women, Youth and Kids races.  For the A race we suggest a drop bar bike like a gravel bike or cyclocross specific bike to make your experience the most authentic.  The Single Speed CX and a mountain bike specific race at the end of the day will be for those bikes only.

Race Cost:

Thanks to our sponsors we are able to keep fees relatively low.

$30 individual race (A, B, Women)  $15 SS/MTB.  $5 second race same day.  $10 youth (under 16) race.  Free 1 or 2 lap kids race.

Race Schedule:

11:30 Women and Youth

12:30 B race

1:30 A race

2:30 Kids

3:15 Single Speed and MTB

Race lengths:  We go by time length instead of distance.  After finding out the pace of the first lap or two we decide how many more laps the leader has and display it.  If the leader laps you (which happens often, very normal) you finish on the leaders last lap.  Everyone finishes at the finish line.  The idea is everyone does a similar amount of time not necessarily distance.  For example:  The winner completes 8 laps and you complete 6 but both of you bike approx 40 min.

A race:  55 min

B race: 40 min

Women and Youth: 40 min

Kids: 1 or 2 laps can choose

Single Speed or MTB bonus race:  4 laps (guessing 20-25min)

What race should I enter?

If you are an experienced racer and at a high level of fitness the A race is for you.  The B race is for everyone else whether new to racing or just not in as high a level of fitness as the A people.  Females can race A or B races also if that works better for their schedule but we don't have separate podiums for females in A or B.   Youth would be those individuals under 16.  We would suggest being 10+ to try the 40 min youth race and have some experience.  Dropping out early is ok.  The single speed race is for anyone who wants to bring a SS specific bike or can make their bike a single (like zip tie shifter lever on Sram)  At the same time as the SS we'll run a MTB race.  I envision people doing the A or B race on a drop bar bike, then bringing a MTB for a second race.

Podiums, Recognition, Prizes:

The most coveted prize is the team trophy awarded to the best finishing overall team over the season.  Also we're awarding cash for the top 3 teams!  $500, $250, $150!  This is for the A race only.

The A race has three age categories and the team category.  Each age category winner will receive a flashy Vie13 jersey.  Best 3 out of 4 races.

The B race results will have podium pictures with the top 3 overall but we split the results up into age categories online.

The Women's race has has a podium for top three finishers.  A Vie13 jersey will awarded for overall women (not age categories) best 3 finishes out of 4.    We will split online results into age categories: under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+

Youth- 10&11, 12&13, 14&15 age groups in male and female.

Kids race podium pics for 1 and 2 lap top 5.

Each race will have a few goodies we award at random from our sponsors ex Fairlife lactose free protein milk, Cheboygan beer, Arnie's pastries, Geeze bars.  Please come to the podium to cheer for the victors and possibly collect a prize.

How does the team competition work?

A team can have as many members as wanted.  The top 4 from each team are scored.  If there are more than 4 members the 5th plus can still affect the other teams score if they are able to beat one of the top 4 from that team.   1st place overall finisher gets 1 point, 2nd gets 2, 3rd get 3 and so on.   Lowest score wins.  Ex: a team gets 2nd, 5th, 30th, 31st, 45th = 68 pts.  If a team doesn't have 4 riders that's fine.  The missing riders get the number of racers plus 1.  Ex: 4th, 5th, no rider, no rider.  Let's say we have 50 riders.  The score would be 4, 5, 51, 52 =112pts.

Maps for the courses?

We don't release the course maps early.  Typically the course will be set up 20-30 min before the first race for a couple of familiarization laps.  The courses change year to year even if its the same venue.  Some of the fun is getting better at the course each lap.

Cancellation Policy:

We may have to delay or cancel due to adverse or inclement weather.  Watch the facebook group for timely updates.  In the event of a cancellation there will be no refunds.

Questions?  Did I miss something?  Email Jason at micyclocross@gmail.com.