Experience Gravel Glory at Michigan's Flat & Fast Festival

Uncle John's Gravel Race is a staple of the Michigan cycling calendar, inviting riders to tackle some of the flattest, fastest, and most scenic gravel roads in the state. Held on September 7, 2025, the event starts and finishes at the historic Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. Johns, Michigan. Whether you're in it for the challenge, the fun, or the post-race cider, this race celebrates the camaraderie and spirit of the Midwest gravel community.

Choose from 16, 28, or 57 miles of classic Michigan gravel starting and ending at the cider mill. Each course is characterized by wide-open, super-flat roads, with brief wooded segments traversing the Saginaw/Gratiot Game Area and fields lined with towering corn. Expect fast, flowing gravel with minimal elevation changes.

• Start/finish at Uncle John's Cider Mill, a family-owned orchard
• Ultra-flat, fast course ideal for beginners and speed seekers
• Scenic rides through cornfields and Michigan woodlands
• Enjoy award-winning blueberry apple cider after the race
• Part of the points-based Michigan Gravel Race Series