Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain biking at the Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in the picturesque Traverse City, Grand Traverse area! This thrilling event will see over 5,400 enthusiastic men, women, and 300 children competing across 77 age divisions. The highlight of the day is the main event: a spectacular 30-mile point-to-point cross-country mountain bike race that winds from Kalkaska to Traverse City.

For those new to the sport, the Iceman Cometh Challenge also features the Meijer Slush Cup and Sno-Cone events, offering a fun 9-mile course for beginning riders, as well as a special race for children aged 10 and under. On Friday, November 7th, join the excitement at the Ice Cycle Expo and packet pickup at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI. Don't miss out on the chance to witness the energy and camaraderie of this fantastic event, where an estimated 12,000 spectators gather to cheer on the racers!