The Cedar Blitz: Gravel War on Wheels

General Cedar Blitz Rules/Info:

Use your age at the end of the year, Dec 31st, 2025 for category selection.

Race will take place rain, snow, sleet or shine... In the event of severe weather such as thunderstorm, lightening,  blizzard, hail, we will postpone the race until conditions improve. Seek shelter if severe weather occurs before, during or after the event.  If severe weather causes the event to be cancelled, we will not be able to postpone this event to a later date. Determination and definition of adverse, inclement, or severe weather conditions will solely belong to the discretion of the Race Director.

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.

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.

ANSI/Snell approved bicycle helmets are required.  No earbuds allowed.  Your bike must be in good working condition.
Time limit of 4 hours for 18, 36, and 50 mile racers.  It will be implemented and at the discretion of the race marshals and Race director.  Time limit of 10 hours for the 130 mile race (13 mph average).

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.  THERE ARE NO DEFERMENTS.

Additional Rules/Info for 130 Mile Course only: Start time is 6am, July 12th.  13 mph average is expected. Cut off time 4pm.  This is an Unsupported course.  There are No course marshals, and the course is unmarked.

GPS computer with course download is mandatoryLights are mandatoryThis is an open course.  You must obey all traffic rules.Must provide your own support or transportation if you do not or cannot finish.Support vehicles are welcome.  Neutral support is expected - for example, if you bring water out along the course then bring water for any rider who wants it.