Never Ever!

5-6 Miles (1 lap)

For those who said they'd never race. Never say never!!! If you're a new rider, don't have a lot of mountain biking experience, and/or never raced before, this one is for you! 5-6 mile Beginner Course plus challenges, Race begins at 12:30 pm. Categories for 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59 and 60+.

(NEW) Oops! I did it again!

5-6 Miles (1 lap)

You probably said you would never race again or that you hate racing but, here you are again. Skirts in the Dirt is about celebrating WOMEN in biking so what the heck - do it for the fun! This category is for EXPERIENCED riders - those who have been riding a while and have raced before but only want to race one lap. Categories for 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59 and 60+.

Weekend Warrior

8-9 Miles (2 laps)

You love to ride and maybe even race from time to time. You have probably passed a guy in an Iceman Jersey and politely waved as you pedaled by. 8-9 miles plus challenges, race begins at 10:30 am. Categories for 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40- 49, 50 - 59 and 60+.

Dirt Diva

14-15 miles (3 laps)

Chain lube is in your blood. Quite a few people have no idea what you look like without a bike helmet and dirt on your cheeks -- but you look like a total diva when covered with dirt. 14-15 miles plus challenges, race begins at 9 am. NEW THIS YEAR!! TWO AGE GROUPS! Ages 39 and under and 40+

Single Speed

5-6 miles (1 lap)

Derailleur’s?! Who needs them?!  You just like to hammer and thinking about shifting takes too much time.  Keep it simple, Speedy! If you love the minimalist beauty of a single cog and a straight chain line, this category is for you. 5-6 miles plus challenges, race begins shortly after 11:30 am. Now to decide which gear ratio to run…

Fabulously Fat

(Fat Bikes Only)

5-6 miles (1 lap)

For those riders who are always prepared for whatever Michigan can throw at them. Your favorite way to ride is with tires 3.7" or wider. Oh, there’s sand on the trail? Where? - you didn’t notice it! Giant tires mean you can roll over anything life throws at you. 5-6 miles plus challenges, race begins shortly after 11:30 am.

Little Divas

5-6 miles (1 lap)

Girls 10 years to 13 years who have been a part of an organized mtb youth group and/or has successfully completed other 10+ mile race or events, can now race for CASH money! Woo-hoo! The course will follow the same as the Never Ever! category. Race starts at 11:30 am.

Squirts in the Dirt

(Ages 7 to 12)

1-2 miles

This category is for girls who have not been a part of an organized mtb club/group but have been out on the trails with mom or dad. Girls Under 12 in this category race for free -- Bring the whole family! This race will follow a shortened course to accommodate riders with not a lot of experience. Riders will start shortly after the other Never Ever! racers at 12:30 pm.

(NEW!) Tiny Squirts in the Dirt (Strider Riders)

(Ages 1 to 6)

.5 mile

This one is for your little Strider Rider who wants to race like mom or big sister did! We will have a short course ready. Race starts as soon as the Squirts finish their race. Approximately 1:00PM