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VISITOR'S GUIDE
RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, SHOPS & MORE IN JACKSON COUNTY
GET THE APP
www.experiencejackson.com
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SNOWMOBILING
AN INITIATIVE OF
CAMPING
WATER
SPORTS
FISHING
BOATING
PADDLEBOARDING
HUNTING
K AYAKING
ATV TRAILS
WILDLIFE
VIEWING
GRAVEL
BIKING
CYCLING
RUNNING
SNOW
SPORTS
Adventure
IS ALWAYS IN SEASON.
SouthernMichiganOutdoors.com
HIKING
GOLFING
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WELCOME TO
RODE TO HELL
2023
FROM THE RACE DIRECTORS
Thank you for joining us for year two of Hell! We are thrilled
to welcome back Experience Jackson as our Presenting
Sponsor and for our continued partnership with Southern
Michigan Outdoors. This region is rich in gravel roads and has
so many wonderful outdoor assets. We hope that this event,
and future ones, will continue to spotlight this region and make
it a destination for gravel.
This event would not be possible without the support of
our many sponsors like SAUGATUCK BREWING, PEPSI, PT
SPORTSPRO, UGLY DOG DISTILLERY, APPLIED INNOVATION,
OMNI APPAREL TECH, GU, BRANDED BILLS and others.
There is no one else we’d rather be in Hell with this year.
John Mosey & Jon Conkling
Race Directors, Rode To Hell
Page 4 Welcome from the Race Directors
Page 5 Race Info, Schedule & Awards
Page 6 Parking
Page 7-9 Course Maps
Page 10-11 Post-Race Food/Live Music
Page 12 Timing & Photos
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Packet pickup will be held at the venue on race morning.
*Changes can be made at either Packet Pick-up but not after.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 07
Packet Pick-up/Late Registration (On-Site)
@ Portage Lake Park, Waterloo Recreation Area
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM – Packet Pickup/Reg (100-mile)
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM – Packet Pickup/Reg (71, 41, 24-mile)
100-Mile Start
7:30 AM – ALL Riders
*We ask that faster riders start towards the front of the wave and slower riders towards the back.
*Line up at the start line headed back towards the lake.
Cuto times: For distances going to Hell, you must leave Hell on the return trip by 2:30pm.
IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION
71-Mile Start
10:00 AM – ALL Riders
Address:
11700 Seymour Rd
Grass Lake, MI 49240
AWARDS
1:00 PM/24-Mile 1:30 PM/41-Mile 2:30 PM/71-Mile + 100-Mile
*Times subject to change
Overall Awards: Awards will be given to the overall top 3 nishers male and female for all
distances in the following categories: Open Division and Tande. We will hold an award ceremony
for overall awards
Age Group Awards: Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male/female nishers for
all distances in the open division in each of the following age group: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-
49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. There will be no awards ceremony and awards can be picked up at the
info tent.
41-Mile Start
10:15 AM – ALL Riders
24-Mile Start
10:30 AM – ALL Riders
Overall awards provided in partnership with
Ugly Dog Distillery!
218 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
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PARKING - IMPORTANT!
A State Park permit, or Recreation Passport is needed to enter Waterloo State Recreation Area. A permit purchased at the
park costs $18 per year for Michigan residents; out-of-state residents will be required to purchase a daily permit for $11 or an
annual permit for $39. If you come to the park on a bike (or on roller skates, skateboard, horse, or walking), you will not need to
pay for a daily permit.
Michigan residents are not able to purchase the daily permit, only the annual permit for $18. Michigan res idents who checked
“YES” for the Recreation Passport when they renewed their license plate already possess a Recre ation Passport: it’s the two tiny
Ps printed at the top and bottom of your license-plate sticker, as well as the words “Rec reation Passport” on your registration.
Tris4Health is thrilled to have our wonderful state park system for our events, for training, and sometimes just to visit and enjoy.
These permits are how our parklands are supported.
The park rangers will have in-state and out-of-state permits available for purchase. If, for some reason, you park your car
without a permit, you will receive what appears to be a ticket on your car. It is not a ticket; it is a notice. Please take the notice to
the entry gate and pay the daily or annual fee, or mail payment later. Please direct any questions to the DNR.
To purchase a Recreation Passport, please visit the Michigan DNR customer-service center:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/Buy-and-Apply/rec-pp
PLEASE CONSIDER CAR POOLING
TO HELP THE STRAIN ON PARKING.
Please note post-race, exit the park to the right towards Race Road when leaving as racers may
still be on the course.
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LONG COURSES - “HELL LOOPS”
100-MILE COURSE
Elevation gain 4,366 ft. 90% gravel, 10% paved. Aid stations 4 (9, 36, 52, 72).
71-MILE COURSE
Elevation gain 3,164 ft. 86% grave. 14% paved. Aid Stations 3 (miles 9, 25, 45).
BE AWARE: THESE ARE OPEN BIKE COURSES!
THIS MEANS THERE WILL BE AUTOMOBILES ON THE COURSE!
100-MILE RIDERS!
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
YOU HAVE LIGHTS FOR THE
START OF THE RACE AT 7:30 AM.
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SHORT COURSES - “PURGATORY LOOPS”
41-MILE COURSE
Elevation gain 2,079 ft. 86% gravel. 14% paved. 2 aid stations (miles 9, 32).
24-MILE COURSE
Elevation gain 1,310 ft. 77% gravel. 23% paved. 2 aid stations (miles 9, 15).
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• It is the bikers’ responsibility to stay to the right and ride single-le on or as close to the
shoulder as possible.
• When turning, please be aware of your surroundings and look behind you before entering
the turn.
• Obey all trac laws.
• Be Green! Please keep trash on your bike or drop it in the appropriate drop zones.
• Athletes are expected to be self-supportive on the bike course. We do oer bike SAG sup-
port, but please understand that we have a large course and it may take time to get to you.
• BE AWARE OF HORSES! Be sure to speak/yell to if you see riders/horses as the bikes tend
to be very quiet.
• IF YOU NEED BIKE SUPPORT OR ASSISTANCE, PLEASE TRY TEXTING
616-551-7385. Please note cell service can be spotty on course.
IMPORTANT BIKE COURSE INFO
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POST RACE FOOD
CATERED FOOD & LIVE CONCERT BY GLOBAL VILLAGE
Enjoy catered post-race food featuring: Pulled Pork, Baked Chicken, Baked Beans,
Mac -n- Cheese, Fresh Garden Salad.
Other food includes:
• The GFB (Gluten-free bars)
• Bananas
• Oranges
• Pretzels
• Pepsi Products
• Water
COME FOR THE RACE. STAY FOR THE AFTERPARTY.
The ofcial 2023 print partner of Tris4Health events.
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TREATING YOU LIKE A PRO.
The ocial medical event coverage partner of Rode To Hell.
GRAB LIFE BY
THE HANDFUL.
Better pack another
bag. With energy that’s
this gentle on your
stomach, the gluten-free
life is too tasty to keep
to yourself.
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TRACKING & RESULTS
Spectators can track their athletes in real-time during the event by using
the SportStats Tracker app available in the app store. This app will al-
low spectators to see approximately where on the course the athlete is.
Results will be available on the Sportstats.us website after the race. Please
keep in mind results on the SportStats Tracker App (available in the app
store) are not nal or ocial. Visit sportstats.us to nd your results online.
For questions regarding your results, go to www.sportstats.us and submit
an inquiry through their contact link at the bottom of the page.
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