Racer Updates

Welcome to the 2025 mountain bike and gravel race season! And, wow, are there a LOT of races to choose from.

Starting this year, the Grit & Gravel won't be part of the Michigan Gravel Race Series but it's okay - the AGG will continue to be one of the most challenging and unique mountain/gravel races in the state - we like to call it the biggest little race that's out there. And even though you won't be able to get points for the series, we'll continue to cultivate the good vibes that define this early season event, so please come join us - you won't be disappointed!

The Grit & Gravel will once again offer 2 distances to choose from: the Short Grit and the Big Grit. In addition, we're working on creating a 69 mile course and hope to debut it in 2026, so watch for that. And as an incentive to get out the younger riders, all Short Grit racers who are 14 years of age (on race day) and under can race for a reduced rate of just $25! There will also be a limited number of 'comped' entries for this age group and if you're interested, please email us with your request. This only applies to the Short Grit race; our goal here is to get more youth involved in the great local cycling community and to introduce them to a healthy, life-long activity that has no downside!

And finally, we're going back to the dated fee structure system, meaning that the least expensive registration fee will be when registration opens on Jan 12, then increase at regular intervals as we get closer to race day (see the Registration Info tab).  So plan ahead to avoid missing out on this unique event, and the chance to post a top score for the MGRS! Happy riding!

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Happy racing,
Tad Peacock, race director