bennybenny

Looking for best midwest races: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana.

I am familiar with the Fat 40, as well as Wisconsin WORS.

Looking for possibly longer races of 30+ miles, and NOT technical but more cross country.

Thanks for any information.

Benny

Duke of Kent

Ore to Shore.

Iceman Cometh.

Cross country can be technical, FYI.

drider85

Brown County Epic has a 50 and 100 mile options. Wisconsin has a few races. Wisconsin Endurance Mountain Bike Series | WEMSeries for short

In Southern Michigan there are several XC and Marathon length races of 30+. Check MMBA, Tailwinds and Fun Promotions.

Here is a link to a big list of longer races and rides.
Endurance Mountain Bike Race Calendar

bennybenny

Thank you drider85, your link was really useful.

Is endurance Mountain Biking gaining popularity? Just curious.

Benny

drider85

I think it is. I wouldn't say it is exploding in popularity however there is a growing contingent of people that like long race. The market has been expanding to meet that need. I only have experience in Michigan. Here we have an endurance series (6/12hr), 3x 100 mile races and ~6 Marathon (30-50 mile) races. It has grown over the last 5 years quite quickly. I hear of more people traveling to NUE races as well.

bennybenny

Duke of Kent,

Have you done the Ore to Shore? If so, how was it? Thanks for any info (trying to plan out summer rides).

Benny

drider85

Several people on my team have done it. Average speed for the winner was 18.6. Mountain guys say it is open and fast with some sand. Roadies say it is fast rough and lots of sand. Atmosphere is top notch. I have been riding up there and if you have more time the riding in Marquette is awesome.

https://www.strava.com/segments/7873640?filter=overall