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The Michigan Mountain Mayhem (MMM) is a cycling/road bike event which will test you both mentally and physically.
It is one of the most grueling and challenging rides you will ever participate in.
There are 4 routes to choose from: a 50K teaser, a 100K metric century, a 160K, (100 mile century), and for those who dare...
a 200K double metric!
Get ready for June 9th 2012!
Registration for 2012 will open on January 21st at 9:00 a.m. Only 1500 riders will be allowed.
Registration is only $45
The Michigan Mountain Mayhem raises money for
All registered riders receive an awesome goodie bag filled with cool swag and a free Michigan Mountain Mayhem T-shirt.
If the 2012 MMM does not sell out
registration will close on May 30th.
There will be no registration on the day of the event.
The MMM did sell out at 1000 riders for 2011 and is expected to sell out very quickly this year.
Ride is limited to the first 1500 registrants.
LOCATION:
The Michigan Mountain Mayhem will take place in beautiful downtown Boyne City. The start will be at the Boyne City High School (BCHS). Camping will be allowed (outside only) for Friday and Saturday nights and there will be shower facilities for all riders. The finish and after ride party will be held at Peninsula Beach Park. Walking distance from downtown shops and restaurants, and a site offering scenic vistas including "million dollar sunsets". The park also offers a playground for children, a beach for swimming and bathrooms.
PARKING:
Available at BCHS and limited parking at Peninsula Beach Park.
PACKET PICK-UP & START LOCATION:
You may pick up your packet on Friday, June 8th from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at inspired living. Located at 119 Water Street, downtown Boyne City. You may also pick up your packet on Saturday, June 9th between 6:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. at BCHS.
DIRECTIONS:
For custom driving directions for either BCHS, Peninsula Beach Park or inspired living (for Friday packet pick-up) click the links.
From I-75: Take I-75 to exit 282 (M-32) Gaylord. Follow M-32 west to US-131. Take US-131 (north) to Boyne Falls, turn west onto M-75. Follow M-75 (turns into Water Street) into Boyne City to the BCHS.
From US-131: Follow US-131 to Boyne Falls to M-75 (south). Follow M-75 (turns into Water Street) into Boyne City to the BCHS.
From 31 South - Take 31 to M-66 just south of Charlevoix. Follow M-66 (south) approximately five miles to the Ironton Ferry. Take the ferry ($2.50 one way fee) to Ferry Road. Follow Ferry Road approximately 10 miles into Boyne City. Turn left onto Lake Street then right at the Water Street light, then follow Water St to the BCHS.
START TIMES:
Riders can start anytime between 6:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. 160K & 200K riders need to start before 7:30 a.m. Whatever distance you are riding your time starts ticking when you cross the chip point.
TIMING:
This event will be chip timed. This is not a race although many of you will treat it like one. The timing can be used to compare your accomplishment to others. Results will be posted on the website after the event. The starting point will be activated from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and the finish point will be activated from 9.30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
CUT-OFF TIMES:
In order to insure that we get all riders off the course (especially the 200K) before nightfall, the following cut-off time will be enforced. All timing chips must be returned at Peninsula Beach Park by 7:00 p.m. June 9th, 2012. If you insist on proceeding on the route beyond these cut-off times, you must show that you have night safety equipment, surrender your chip, bib number, and agree to disassociate yourself from the event.
9:00 a.m. - All riders should be on the course and chip activation will be deactivated.
7:00 p.m. - Finish line will be deactivated, SAG drivers will come off the course
REST & WATER STOPS:
There will be well catered SAG stations every 15 - 25 miles along the route. The SAG stations are sponsored by Hammer Nutrition and Pure Water Works. They will be loaded with Heed Sports Drink, bottled water, and all kinds of great food.
SAG stations will be open at the following times: Coming soon!!!
Lunch:
There will be a large catered lunch or dinner (depending when you finish) at Peninsula Beach Park from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Vegetarian options will be available. Food will be catered by the Red Mesa Grill :-)
SPECIAL NEEDS BAGS:
You can prepare special needs bags to be sent out to the various rest stops. We recommend you place your items into a large ziploc bag with your name and the rest stop where you would like to pick it up.
Bags must be dropped off by Friday June 8th at inspired living between 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
CLOTHING RETURN BAGS:
If you would like to have something brought back from a venue (like a jacket, arm warmers, etc.), ask a volunteer at the Rest Station for a gallon sized ziploc and a sharpie. Put your stuff in the bag, write your name and rider number on the bag and drop it in a bin designated for this purpose at the SAG Station. If you are done with your special needs bag and want to pick it up at the finish, drop it in this bin as well. Our shuttle driver will take it back to Peninsula Beach Park where you can claim it at the desk. Bear in mind that in some cases you could get to Peninsula Beach Park before your goods. Any bags not picked up on Saturday can be picked up on Sunday June 10th at inspired living between 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SAG:
Support vehicles will be on course with obvious support signage. They will be carrying tools, tubes, and pumps. They can also carry you to the nearest stop if necessary. In the event you can not finish they can arrange a ride back to Peninsula Beach Park.
ROUTE UPGRADES / DOWNGRADES:
These hills will test your ability. If you would like to downgrade to a shorter distance, that's no problem - decide out on the course. If you are used to climbs like L'Alpe d'Huez or Col du Galibier than you might want to stretch it out to the 200K. Fine with us, but be sure to tell the volunteer at chip collection which distance you rode. Please ride within your ability.
VOLUNTEERS:
This event will be run by volunteers, please smile and say thank-you, as that is the only payment they will be receiving.
