Event Details

Uncle John’s Dirty Ride is a chip-timed cycling event across the flat, fast, dirt roads of Gratiot County, Michigan. Utilizing the ever-popular Uncle John’s Cider Mill grounds as the start/finish, the course(s) will traverse through the wooded Saginaw/Gratiot Game Area and farm backroads lined with 10 foot high cornfields. 99% of the course is on dirt roads.

The event’s address is 8614 North US 127. St. Johns, MI, at Uncle John’s Cider Mill itself.

Riders will have three options to choose from, a 56 mile route, 24 mile route, or 15 miler.

The event is geared for riders of all ages and abilities; seasoned racers closing out their road season, mountain bikers, cross racers, weekend warriors, fitness enthusiasts or riders that simply want to enjoy the Michigan countryside on a late summer day.

Gravel bikes, road bikes, cross bikes, fat bikes, mountain bikes, tandems and single speeds are all welcome.

Bring the whole family to cheer you on. For those not riding, they can enjoy all the other activities that Uncle John’s Cider Mill has to offer while you ride. Then, after you have finished, all can enjoy the camaraderie, music, food and drink at the post-ride gathering.

Contact Us

Feel free to send images, questions and concerns to our email. We’d love to see your event pictures! On Instagram, feel free to tag us, use hashtag #unclejohnsdirtyride, and message us there!