Ore2Shore is here!

Ore2Shore is the first huge mountain bike race of the season here in the Midwest, kicking off what looks to be three months of non-stop racing. With so many events moved from the spring to fall, some of the biggest events on the calendar are now all crammed into about twelve weeks!

This weekend, thousands of mountain bikers are headed to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and swarming on the oasis of Marquette. Home to ore docks and Blackrocks, Marquette is also one of the marquee mountain bike destinations in the country.

For Ore2Shore, both the 48 and 28-mile routes feature tough climbs and the race’s iconic red dust. After a year on hiatus, racers will be looking to spend a day or two in town to reacquaint themselves with the nuances of the course, especially some of its rocky, tough climbs and ripping fast descents.

Ore2Shore Packet Pick-up

We’ve got a little something special in your Ore2Shore packet this year, too. We’ve created an etched tag with the O2S logo on one side and our logo on the other. Mail it in and we’ll add your name to it and send it back to you, absolutely free!

These make a neat keychain memento or slide nicely on your pet’s dog tag, too. If you want “Fido” on there, hey, we’ll make it happen!

Ore2Shore Late Registration and Packet Pick-Up

Grab your laser-etched tag and all your race goodies at Lakeview Arena between 6-9 pm Friday, August 13.

If you grab your packet on race day, note there are different locations and slightly different times for each event:

• 10 Mile Shore Rock will be at the Lakeview Arena (401 E. Fair Ave, Marquette MI 49855) from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• 28 Mile Soft Rock will be at Lakeview School (200 Croix St, Negaunee MI 49866) from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
• 48 Mile Hard Rock will be at Love & Bicycles (340 Iron St Neguanee MI 49866) from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Kid’s Events and Registration

Little & Littlest Rocks may also register & pick up packets at Lakeview Arena on Saturday between 1:30-3:30 PM.

Up.Bike Adventure Hub

Finally, keep your eyes peeled for the up.bike Adventure Hub, our full-sized team bicycle hauler! We’ll have it decked out with some very cool new mounts, solar panels, and all our race gear, too. Stop by, say hello, and see what we’ve cooked up!

We hope you have a great race and a memorable weekend in Marquette! Wanna meet up for a ride? Let us know!