Dirty 30 Gravel

Unclean 16:

The Unclean 16 is a perfect course for all levels of riders. The first part of the course meanders east through open farmland with picturesque barns sure to bring great joy to every rider. As the course heads back west, the course becomes more wooded. Riders will cross a babbling brook before a slight increase in elevation brings you to the top of a road where you then head north, enjoying a downhill ride all the way back to Saranac to the finish.

Dirty 30:

Our most popular event by far, the Dirty 30 will test even the most seasoned rider. If Ivan the Terrible doesn’t put the hurt on you, we need to come up with a more challenging hill! The Dirty 30 follows the Unclean 16 course, through serene and peaceful farmland, with 14 miles of added gravelicous ups, downs and flats that will take your breath away. The Dirty 30 is part of the Michigan Gravel Race Series (MGRS) and designated as the Short Course.

Filthy 50:

The Filthy 50 was added in 2019 and it is becoming quite the popular course due to it’s remoteness and grittyness. When we first explored the 20 mile branch, dogs weren’t sure how to react to cyclists (some still don’t react). The smell of manure really, really close brought back memories of my time in the Alps. The course will also take you through a tunnel underneath Interstate 96. There are some very talented artists that decorated the tunnel, so be sure to check this bonus feature out! So in short, this course will probably take you to places your GPS won’t go to voluntarily. It’s worth every minute of it though! After you hop back onto the 30 mile route, Ivan the Terrible will be waiting to see what you are made of! The Filthy 50 is part of the Michigan Gravel Race Series (MGRS) and designated as the Long Course.

Savage Century:

The Savage Century gravel course is simply amazing. Open farmland, pristine woods and secluded roads are just a few of the sights you will see on this 100-mile gravel adventure. Don’t get too comfortable in the saddle. Ivan will be there to give you a rude awakening as you near the finish line. Matt Acker was pivotal in helping create the 130 mile course before it changed to 100 miles in 2025. Thank you for being so awesome and gracious Matt! The Savage Century is a solo endeavor. No outside assistance providing fluid/food is allowed in the Savage Century. Other cyclists in the Savage Century can assist each other. If you break down or become injured during the Savage Century, please contact your rescue crew or contact the phone number listed on the back of your race plate so pick up arrangements can be made. Please notify us if you are dropping. It is very important for us to know if you drop so that we can account for everyone at the end of the day. Savage Century registrants that complete this extremely challenging 100 mile course within 6.5 hours will be awarded a custom Savage Century insulated cup! All Savage Century racers get a Dirty 30 Cycling Cap. Any Savage Century riders that finish before 5 PM also get a groovy Savage Century Finisher patch!

Slick 6:

Do want to ride with your little one at 8:30 AM before the other races start at 10 AM? Or are you newer to the sport and want to dip your toe into the waters of gravel adventure?  You are in luck because the Slick 6 Bike starts at 8:30 AM.  The Slick 6 Bike takes place on a lot of gravel roads and shares the same roads as the Sick 6 Run, plus some extra.  The Slick 6 Bike starts at 8:30 AM in downtown Saranac and takes you slightly up to wooded forests and really hard packed gravel.  You will hit a few hills on Ivan on your way back to town.  It will be amazing!

D3.0:

Sign your kids up for this FREE 3 mile bike race (1.5 miles out and back) taking place on the Fred Meijer River Valley Rail-Trails in Saranac. Register soon before the 50 spots are sold out