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Rode to Hell Gravel Bike Race

Sat October 4, 2025 Chelsea, MI 48118 US Directions
THREE DISTANCES: One Roads Lead To Purgatory.
Two Go Straight To Hell (and back).
NEW: We are raising $$$ for Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). Earn great incentives by donating and fundraising.

Events

71 Miles

$60 - $70 9:00AM EDT
Events: 71 Miles - Open 71 Miles - Single Speed 71 Miles - Fat Bike 71 Miles - Clydesdale 71 Miles - Athena 71 Miles - Tandem

41 Miles

$60 - $70 10:00AM EDT
Events: 41 Miles - Open 41 Miles - Single Speed 41 Miles - Fat Bike 41 Miles - Clydesdale 41 Miles - Athena 41 Miles - Tandem

24 Miles

$60 - $65 10:30AM EDT
Events: 24 Miles - Open 24 Miles - Single Speed 24 Miles - Fat Bike 24 Miles - Clydesdale 24 Miles - Athena 24 Miles - Tandem

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.rodetohell.com.

Place

20501 W Old US Hwy 12
Chelsea, MI US 48118

Description

A NEW FALL FAVORITE GRAVEL EVENT: FALL COLORS, FOOD, BEER, LIVE MUSIC

Chelsea, MI To Hell, MI (And Back).

Rode To HELL is a gravel bike event consisting of three distances: 71 Mile, 41 Mile and 24 Mile. The event encompasses Jackson, Washtenaw, Livingston and Ingham Counties. A majority of the roads traveled will be gravel with smaller segments of paved portions, making for a memorable and unique challenge at the longer distances.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

NEW for 2025: Risk Free Racing

This one is big.  We understand life can sometimes get in the way of the best-laid plans, including racing. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with our Risk-Free Racing policy. Simply put, we offer free refunds for any reason up to 60 days before your race.  If you are within 60 days, you will receive a voucher worth 100% of the value of your race entry, which you can use however you would like.  It's your money, and you're in control.  

  • Are you injured?  No problem, defer to next year.
  • Did you forget your daughter’s dance recital that your wife put on the schedule 8 months ago?  No problem!
  • Does it look like it might sprinkle, and you don’t want to get your precious gravel bike dirty?  Claim your voucher and use it for an entry to another race, the same race next year, or even merch!

We have always said that we are an athlete-focused company.  The first thing we ask ourselves when considering a change is whether or not it will benefit you, our athletes.  With that in mind, we put our money where our metaphorical mouths are. We are offering something that very few companies do, allowing you the flexibility to race on your terms without penalty.  We hope to see you out there this year!

NEW for 2025: Post Race Celebration

POST-RACE FOOD

The post-race food will be a significant change. We have previously provided every athlete with a fantastic BBQ lunch from Smokehouse52.  Unfortunately, with the rising cost of food, we cannot continue to absorb these costs while keeping registration fees down. Reserve your meal for $10 at checkout, and we will handle the rest. This year will include Mac-N-Cheese bar with lots of toppings.

BEER TENT + LIVE MUSIC

We wil once again have a beer tent to benefit MyTeam Triumph PLUS we are bringing back live music! Look for which act is playing Rode To Hell later this Spring.

I Love Gravel Racing Point Series

Everyone, Everywhere, Every distance

Our event is a premier race in the ILGR series which promotes gravel riding and racing!

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