Iceman Cometh Challenge
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:45AM EST
- Location Traverse City, Michigan
- Price Free - $140.00
- Races 7 races
- Distances Ultra, 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain biking at the Iceman Cometh Challenge on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in the stunning Traverse City, Grand Traverse. This thrilling event draws over 5,400 participants spanning 77 age divisions, along with 300 enthusiastic children, making it a spectacular celebration of cycling. The highlight of the day is the Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge presented by Trek, a breathtaking 30-mile point-to-point cross-country race that takes riders from Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan. For those new to the sport, the Meijer Slush Cup and Sno-Cone events offer an inviting 8-mile course for beginner riders and a fun race for kids aged 10 and under. With an estimated 12,000 spectators cheering from the sidelines, the atmosphere promises to be electric as participants conquer the trails and celebrate their passion for biking together! Don’t miss out on the Ice Cycle EXPO held the day prior at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI, where the excitement begins!
Organiser's Description
The Bell's Iceman Cometh series of events will be held on the first Saturday in November. Additionally, the Ice Cycle EXPO, will is held on the prior Friday before the races at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI. Over 5,400 men and women as well as 300 children in 77 age divisions will take part in the Bell's Iceman Cometh events. The main event, the Bells Iceman Cometh Challenge presented by Trek, is around 30-mile point-to-point cross-country mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan. Additionally, the Meijer Slush Cup and Sno-Cone events add an 8-mile course for beginning riders as well as a race for children 10 & under. An estimated 12,000 spectators line the courses to catch the excitement of all the Bell's Iceman Cometh events.
Races
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Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge Presented by TREK
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)
$140.00
OPENS SOONNot to be missed 30 Mile one day point to point cross country through Northern Michigan forests. -
Tandem - Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)
$140.00
OPENS SOON -
Pro/Cat 1 - Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge
Sat 8th November 2025 (3:00PM EST)
$140.00
OPENS SOONFor Professional or USAC Cat 1 Mountain Bikers Only. Must have valid USAC license or UCI license. This race is held on the same course as the Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge Amateur race -
Iceman Junior (18 & Under)
Sat 8th November 2025 (12:30PM EST)
$70.00
OPENS SOONThis race is for those 18 years of age or under. This race is held on the same course as the Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge Amateur race -
Meijer Slush Cup
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:45AM EST)
$90.00
OPENS SOONAn 8-10 mile race that is starts and ends for Timber Ridge Resort -
Tandem - Meijer Slush Cup
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:45AM EST)
$90.00
OPENS SOON -
Meijer Sno Cone
Sat 8th November 2025 (3:00PM EST)
Free
OPENS SOONFor the littlest shredders, choose between a 1/4 mile course or a 1 mile course. Due to the generosity of Iceman riders, this event is free.
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