The Cedar Blitz is Michigan’s ultimate gravel showdown — a fast, rowdy, and community-driven event that brings together gravel grinders from across the Midwest for a one-day race through the beautiful rural roads surrounding Cedar Springs. With an electric mix of gravel, dirt, rolling hills, and race-day energy, the Cedar Blitz isn’t just another gravel event — it’s a celebration of speed, grit, and good times.
As part of the Michigan Gravel Race Series, The Cedar Blitz has earned a reputation for its well-marked courses, high-quality race support, and welcoming atmosphere for riders of all backgrounds. Whether you’re gunning for a podium or riding your first gravel event, this race offers the perfect blend of competition and camaraderie.
Participants can choose from several route distances designed to match different skill levels and racing ambitions — from short, punchy routes ideal for beginners to longer, endurance-driven loops that will challenge even seasoned gravel racers. Expect wide-open rural vistas, forest-lined lanes, and a variety of road surfaces that’ll keep your legs guessing and your adrenaline pumping.
Start and finish are located in downtown Cedar Springs, where the local community shows up in force to cheer riders on. The post-race festival atmosphere includes live music, local food trucks, craft beer, and plenty of space to swap stories and celebrate the day’s ride. With top-notch support on-course, including aid stations, timing, medical support, and mechanical assistance, riders are free to focus on the ride and enjoy every mile of Michigan gravel.
From solo riders chasing PRs to teams riding for the fun of it, The Cedar Blitz is built around the idea that gravel is for everyone — and everyone is welcome. If you’re looking for a race that combines fierce competition with grassroots charm, big legs with big laughs, The Cedar Blitz is your gravel battleground.
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