There’s something about Iceman Cometh MTB race that just hits different. Something about waking up in the dark, loading bikes and watching your breath fog in the headlights as you drive toward Kalkaska. All year long, Iceman lives in our heads. It’s the story we tell after every training ride, the one goal sitting out there on the calendar like …
If you’ve never heard of the Iceman Cometh, stop what you’re doing, grab a calendar, and circle the first Saturday in November (11/8/2025). This race is basically the Catalina Wine Mixer of mountain biking…yeah, it’s that big of a deal. Picture this: over 5,000 riders from all walks of life, all skill levels, and all over the country showing up …
It’s the biggest race in Michigan. It’s famously popular and more famously crowded. We love it, but complain about its imperfections. It’s a party in the woods with 5,500 of your best cycling friends, sometimes in the middle of the race. There are people handing out bacon, bananas, and beverages. Iceman 2019 was a race against the conditions as much …