LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– There is a new bike race coming to Jackson County! Expertise Jackson has introduced that the Irish Hills Gravel, a brand new gravel bike race, will formally begin on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
The race will begin and finish on the NASCAR Fan Zone on the Michigan Worldwide Speedway. Occasion officers say folks can deliver their very own bikes, together with flat-bar, drop-bar, gravel, mountain, touring, or E-bikes, supplied they’re acquainted with the terrain.
“I am excited to be a part of any race that is new,” stated Invoice Marshall, race organizer, in a information launch despatched to six Information. “You are starting from the ground up to build something amazing for the communities that host events. Irish Hills Gravel is an untapped faucet of beautiful, tree-covered gravel roads for all levels of cyclist making it even more exciting, because the roads are new to everyone!”
Lead riders alongside rural gravel roads in Brooklyn, and thru corners of Lenawee and Washtenaw Counties on their alternative of both the 100 KM (62 miles) or 50 KM (31 miles) route.
Packet pickup opens at 3:00 p.m. earlier than the occasion and features a shakeout journey to get individuals prepared for the race. Race day contains an 8:00 a.m. and eight:30 a.m. begin for the 2 distance teams, adopted by a end line get together and awards ceremony at midday.
Click on right here to register.
