Lowell
Classic Gravel Road Races
Fall Race Date:
Host of the Michigan Gravel Race Series Finale
Saturday October 27, 2018
Tentative Spring Date:
Saturday April 27, 2019
Race Description: The Lowell 50 is a classic old world style gravel road race. You’ll race along the banks of the Flat River and through rural Ionia County on approximately 95% unpaved roads. You may choose from either our 50, 34 or 15 mile routes, all are single loops. The courses are challenging, scenic, and fun. Including one historic wooden covered bridge dating back to the mid-1800s’.
Where: The race will start and finish at Fallasburg County Park (See Location Map). This park was first opened in 1929 on 56 acres of land. It now encompasses over 180 acres including two spring fed streams, an island on the Flat River, and a portion of the 4000 mile North Country Trail passing through its boundaries. The park also boasts paved and unpaved walking paths, several play grounds, ball fields, and a disc golf course. Bring the whole family; Fallasburg Park is a real gem and a great venue for this bike race.
Where: The race will start and finish at Fallasburg County Park (See Location Map). This park was first opened in 1929 on 56 acres of land. It now encompasses over 180 acres including two spring fed streams, an island on the Flat River, and a portion of the 4000 mile North Country Trail passing through its boundaries. The park also boasts paved and unpaved walking paths, several play grounds, ball fields, and a disc golf course. Bring the whole family; Fallasburg Park is a real gem and a great venue for this bike race.
Who: This race is for anyone who wants a challenge. From the elite road, cyclocross, mountain bike racer, to those of you just looking for a great ride.
What Bike: Road, cross, mountain, fat, or tandem, your choice. Any bike will work, bring your favorite.
Timing: RFID chip timing with (Times -7) Slimline linear timing mats and high speed video.
Parking: Convenient parking directly across from the lodge (600 - 700 vehicles).
Race Packets: You may pickup your bib number with timing chips Saturday morning between 7:30 and 9:30 am at the Fallasburg Park lodge.
Awards: Medals/Cash to the top three overall finishers, both races.
Cash Purse:
First overall finishers (male & female) 100 & 34 mile races - $250.00
Second overall finishers (male & female) 100 & 34 mile races - $150.00
Third overall finishers (male & female) 100 & 34 mile races - $100.00
Fat Bikes: 34 mile race (male & female) First - $100.00 Second - $75.00 Third - $50.00
Medals to all of the top three category finishers, all races.
2018 Race Series Raffle Prizes:
First Prize: Tentative raffle bike - Trek Domane SL5 Gravel
Second Prize: Velocity Aileron Comp Wheelset
Third Prize: Garmin VivoActive HR Watch
Race one of our events gets you one entry into our series raffle. Race both of our events, spring and fall, gets you three entries into our raffle.
Our Raffle drawing is at the conclusion of our fall race on Oct. 27
What Bike: Road, cross, mountain, fat, or tandem, your choice. Any bike will work, bring your favorite.
Timing: RFID chip timing with (Times -7) Slimline linear timing mats and high speed video.
Parking: Convenient parking directly across from the lodge (600 - 700 vehicles).
Race Packets: You may pickup your bib number with timing chips Saturday morning between 7:30 and 9:30 am at the Fallasburg Park lodge.
Awards: Medals/Cash to the top three overall finishers, both races.
Cash Purse:
First overall finishers (male & female) 100 & 34 mile races - $250.00
Second overall finishers (male & female) 100 & 34 mile races - $150.00
Third overall finishers (male & female) 100 & 34 mile races - $100.00
Fat Bikes: 34 mile race (male & female) First - $100.00 Second - $75.00 Third - $50.00
Medals to all of the top three category finishers, all races.
2018 Race Series Raffle Prizes:
First Prize: Tentative raffle bike - Trek Domane SL5 Gravel
Second Prize: Velocity Aileron Comp Wheelset
Third Prize: Garmin VivoActive HR Watch
Race one of our events gets you one entry into our series raffle. Race both of our events, spring and fall, gets you three entries into our raffle.
Our Raffle drawing is at the conclusion of our fall race on Oct. 27
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