December 24, 2025

The Iceman Is Coming!

Oct. 28, 2023

Wow, November crept up on us! It’s already time for the return of the Iceman Cometh Challenge on Nov. 4, the point-to-point mountain bike race that draws more than 5,000 riders from around the world for a 30-mile trek through the northern Michigan wilderness. The racers start at Kalkaska Airport and finish at Timber Ridge in Traverse City; drivers, keep in mind that road closures abound during the race window. Choose from a variety of races: the Meijer Slush Cup ($50-$85), which is open to ages 10 and up plus a tandem category and starts at 8:45am; the Sno Cone (free) for the “littlest shredders” under age 10 with rides at 3pm and 7pm; the Junior Iceman Cometh Challenge ($70) for young riders ages 9-18 at 12:30pm; and the Pro/Cat 1 Bell’s Iceman Cometh Challenge ($125) at 3pm. A big old party follows at Timber Ridge! Register and get more information at iceman.com.

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