Rules & Info
General Information
Timing: RFID chip timing. Time cutoff may apply and at the discretion of Course Marshals.
Visit https: www.cedarblitz.com for more information
Where: Cedar Springs Brewing Company, 95 North Main, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Who: Any rider from any dicipline - cyclocross, BMX, Gravel, Road, Mountain, Elite…
What Bike: Road, cyclecross, mountain, tandem, fat tire bike. (No aerobars, recumbents, or e-bikes)
Awards: Prizes for top 3 in each category, plus cash prize for overall top 3 winners
Parking: Designated areas behind and near Cedar Springs Brewery and race start
Packet Pick-up: Friday at Cedar Springs Brewery 4-8pm, or race day from 7-8:30am
Timing: RFID chip timing. Time cutoff may apply and at the discretion of Course Marshals.
Rules and Safety
Adverse weather policy: We reserve the right to delay or cancel the start of "The Cedar Blitz" gravel road race in the event of adverse or inclement weather or unsafe conditions. Determination and definition of adverse or inclement weather conditions will solely belong to the discretion of the Race Director.
COVID-19 protocols will be in place. See cedarblitz.com for updates.
Minimum 10 racers per category. Race categories that do not meet minimum amount of racers may be combined with another category at the race directors discretion.
This is NOT a closed course race. This race is open to vehicle traffic. Obey All traffic laws. You must follow the Michigan Vehicle code. Cycling road rules apply. You must STOP at all stop signs, always yield to the right-away. Do NOT cross the center-line of the road. Ride No more than 2 abreast. Violators will be disqualified.
ANSI/Snell approved bicycle helmets are required.
Time limit of 3 hours will be implemented and at the discretion of the race marshals and Race director.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. THERE ARE NO DEFERMENTS.
Additional Rules/Info for 140 Mile Course only: Start time is 7am, July 12th. 13 mph average is expected. Cut off time 5pm. This is an Unsupported course. There are No course marshals and the course is unmarked.
- GPS computer with course download is mandatory
- Lights are mandatory
- This is an open course. You must obey all traffic rules.
- Must provide your own support or transportation if you do not or cannot finish.
- Aid station at mile 80 and mile 115. Any other outside support is not allowed.