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Rode to Hell

October 4, 2025

Rode to Hell

Waterloo State Recreation Area, MI, USA · Tris4Health

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24 mi41 mi71 mi100 mi

About this event

RODE TO HELL is a gravel bike event consisting of four distances: 100 Mile, 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.
Rode to Hell’s “Purgatory Loops”.
Starting and ending in Chelsea, MI, the two shorter distances travel east and north before coming back to the Chelsea Fairgrounds, never quite making it to Hell.
Going all the way to Hell.
Starting and ending in Chelsea, MI, the two longer distances would travel east and north all the way to Hell, MI before looping back to the Chelsea Fairgrounds.

Routes

24 Miler

24 mi · ↗ 1,305 ft · 75% gravel · $70 entry

With 1,310 feet of elevation gain, our shortest route is 77% gravel, 23% paved and is a great introduction distance for Rode To Hell.
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41 Miler

41 mi · ↗ 2,079 ft · 85% gravel · $76 entry

Our second shortest distance boasts 2,079 feet of elevation gain and is 86% gravel, 14% paved.
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71 Miler

71 mi · ↗ 3,145 ft · 85% gravel · $76 entry

This is where things get real and go all the way to Hell (Michigan). Challenge yourself to 3,164 feet of elevation gain while riding this 86% gravel, 14% paved course.
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100 Miler

100 mi · ↗ 4,366 ft · 90% gravel · $102 entry

100 miles of pure Hell. 4,366 feet of elevation gain. 90% gravel, 10% paved. This is what this race is all about.
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Volunteer info

Volunteer registration will be available on our registration page summer of 2025

Lodging

Hotels are available near Jackson, MI

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Registration

Opens
January 13, 2025
Deadline
October 4, 2024
On-site registration
Yes

Event organizer

Tris4Health

Michigan's Premier Endurance Events We do everything for you but race. From highly-produced triathlons to gravel and road cycling events, our priority is to provide an unparalleled athlete experience. We have had the privilege of witnessing individuals set goals, adopt healthier lifestyles and break their own barriers when they stepped up to our start lines.

https://tris4health.com/

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