Rider Guide
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday
October 16th, 2026
Packet Pick-up is open 4:00pm - 7:00pm, at Weatherwax Park, Brooklyn, Michigan. Located at the intersection of Water Street & Monroe Street.
Shake Out Ride will start at 4:00pm, leaving from Weatherwax Park.
Saturday
Parking: Opens at 7:00am at MIS Parking Lot #2 / VIP / ADA
Day Of Registration & Packet Pick Up: For any last minute takers, you can register for the distance of your choice or pick up your packet between 7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
You’ll receive: Your bib number, race t-shirt (if registered by September 1st), and any sponsor or event materials.
Race Start Times:
100 KM: 9:00 A.M.
50 KM: 9:05 A.M.
30 KM (Mini Course): 9:10 A.M.
Following the Race: Awards will be given according to age group/race distance.
October 17th, 2026
General
Information
Event Parking: For all event parking you must enter through Gate 2 on the West side of MIS which is located off off Brooklyn Hwy, just South of the Taylor Road (County Line Road) intersection. There will not be any other gates open for you to enter and exit MIS. Please plan accordingly to know where to properly enter MIS.
Start/Finish Line: The start/finish line is located directly south of where participants will park in the NASCAR Fan Zone. Look for the MIS Grandstand, you can't miss it!
SAG Locations:
30k race: TBD
50k race: TBD
100k race: TBD
We’ve developed this guide to help you have an amazing experience in the Irish Hills of Michigan.
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Be kind always.
WAVE AT EVERYONE - that’s what we do around here.
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Find Connection.
Cycling is the sport for life, and we encourage you to make as many friends as you can in one day. Being surrounded by like-minded people, it should be easy to make new friends!
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Stay Mindful.
THIS IS AN OPEN ROAD COURSE! Follow all laws of the road - don’t blow through stop signs, and do not take the left lane on blind corners/hills. Your life is more important than any bike race. Your friends and family love you and want to hear your stories about the Irish Hills!
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Lend a Hand.
If someone on course is stopped alongside the road, take a moment to ask if they need any assistance. It only takes a moment to make sure everyone is doing ok or needs any help.
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Pay Attention.
Follow the course (that you uploaded to your computer). If you miss a turn, go back and return to where you went wrong.
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Don't Litter.
When we ride our rural roads, we respect our rural roads. If you take it with you, bring it back with you. You may also discard of any trash at any SAG stop along your route.