Welcome to the first-ever NTN Town Mountain Bike Series!— a celebration of the trails and two-wheeled machines that make the greater Marquette area a premier riding destination. This four-race grassroots series highlights our unique terrain and trails, mixing friendly competition with local flavor. Join us for one, join in for all. Open to all ages as well as Class 1 e-bikes. No charge for pre-registered NTN members ($5 day of), $10 donation for others (Donation bucket at Check-In). Bring a dish to pass for the post-race potluck. Whether you’re racing all four or dropping in for one, the Mountain Bike Town Series brings the community together to ride hard or easy, smile, enjoy time together and celebrate our trails.
Race #1: Forestville Friday, Forestville Trailhead Fast laps and good vibes on a course you've never ridden before featuring a mix of singletrack and ski trail at Forestville. NTN has been building fresh trails over the last few years that will be stitched into this fun twisty course. Kick off the series where flow meets grit in this classic XC opener. Choose your distance, 1 (4.5 mile), 2 (9 mile), or 3 (13.5 mile) lap race/ride. No age limit but riders should be able to comfortably navigate typical XC terrain found in the Marquette Area. Class 1 E-bikes welcome. Hand timing with results posted online after the event. No awards just high fives for all. Take it serious, use it for practice, or use it as a ride with friends.
Mark Your Calendars for:
Race #2, Friday July 11: Big Bay Shuffle – Powell Township Recreation Area
Head north for a change of scenery and cross-country action. Expect a mix of flowy singletrack, two-track passing zones, and climbs on these hidden gem trails. Join us for the first ever race on the Powell Trails. Short and less short course options. Distances TBD.
Race #3, Thursday August 7: Benson Luck of the Draw – NTN South Trails (Benson Area)
This one’s a wild card! Riders pull a card for trail selection from the top of Benson at the famed South Trails. Skill, speed, endurance and a little luck all come into play. More details to come.
Race 4: Friday, September 12: Old School Send-Off – Raging River Campground
We’re closing out the series with a blast from the past! Get ready for a wild course winding through the Raging River Campground trails, featuring a splash of vintage MTB chaos. More details to come. Book a campsite and turn it into a full fall weekend you won’t forget!
Registration for #2-#4 Opening Soon.