Lord of the Springs singletrack+gravel bike race 2026

Lord of the Springs is a September bike race held at Camp Manitou-Lin in Yankee Springs, located near Middleville, Michigan. Participants can select between 19 or 37 miles of terrain featuring singletrack, gravel roads, and two-track paths. An additional 10-mile gravel-only route is available for those preferring to avoid the mountain bike trails. This event is included in the I LOVE GRAVEL RACING points series. The race begins with staggered starts determined by previous performance. The initial 5 miles are predominantly gravel before participants encounter more challenging sections. The 37-mile course incorporates the Deep Lake mountain bike trail, Barry County gravel roads, Audobon Sanctuary paths, and the Sager and Shaw two-tracks. The 19-mile course substitutes some singletrack with rougher two-track sections. Both primary routes conclude with approximately 5 miles of gravel, making the race suitable for those skilled in both trail navigation and maintaining speed on open roads.