Lord of the Springs bike race

05/09/2026

We're at about double the number of registrations as last year at this time. Thanks for supporting the race! Join us on Sept. 11.

Lord of the Springs 19 or 37 miles of legendary singletrack and gravel September 12, 2026 Camp Manitou-Lin / Yankee Springs, MI Details Register Volunteer Weave through the epic singletrack trails at Yankee Springs Recreation Area.Hammer the fast but hilly gravel roads and two-tracks of Barry County...

05/01/2026

While Sager and Shaw 2-tracks are rugged, your gravel roads are pristine. It's quite the contrast. Another way that Lord of the Springs is the ultimate test of biking on dirt.

04/27/2026

Price jump on May 1. If you're on the fence, it's time to hop off it and onto your bike.

Lord of the Springs 19 or 37 miles of legendary singletrack and gravel September 12, 2026 Camp Manitou-Lin / Yankee Springs, MI Details Register Volunteer Weave through the epic singletrack trails at Yankee Springs Recreation Area.Hammer the fast but hilly gravel roads and two-tracks of Barry County...

04/16/2026

Gather a bunch of speedy teammates for the Team Competition on 9/12 and your top four times count. The lowest aggregate total time wins. Top team gets a trophy, medals, prizes and bragging rights. 2nd and 3rd place teams get medals. If you have a team of 7 or more, each member gets 7% off. Contact us with your list of team members.

04/01/2026

Many think of the world famous Iceman race in early November as a singletrack mountain bike race. It's not. It's a mix of singletrack, two tracks and gravel roads. Just like Lord of the Springs, which is perfectly placed in September (9/12) as a stepping stone on your way to Iceman glory! :-)

03/30/2026

We're a proud member of the following series in 2026.

03/27/2026

We're thankful for our volunteers on 9/12 and every year. Volunteers earn $10/hour in race credits for themselves or a family member that can be used next year, at our Coast to Coast, Michigan Adventure Races or our trail running races. Volunteers also get a race shirt or pint. Volunteers sign up at the same link as racers.
https://www.bikereg.com/lordofthesprings

03/24/2026

Some of the best old-school singletrack in Michigan + some of the best gravel roads and two-tracks in Michigan. All in one race. September 12. www.lordofthesprings.com

02/27/2026

Entry fees go up Saturday at midnight. Riders don't do this race because everyone else is doing it, they race because not many people CAN do it. Mile for mile, this is one of the toughest races in the Midwest. When you finish, you'll be proud of your accomplishment and the memories will last a long time. Sept. 12.

Lord of the Springs 19 or 37 miles of legendary singletrack and gravel September 12, 2026 Camp Manitou-Lin / Yankee Springs, MI Details Register Volunteer Weave through the epic singletrack trails at Yankee Springs Recreation Area.Hammer the fast but hilly gravel roads and two-tracks of Barry County...

02/09/2026

The Yankee Springs Deep Lake trails can be punishing. This race isn't for beginners, but you have many months to get familiar with the terrain. You can expect patches of technical riding but most miles are just mildly rugged. Rob Meendering Photography