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The following is a brief description from the Moran 166 Event promoter for the 2022 Event:
Essential information about the Moran 166 bike race:
- $2,000 cash prize purse for top 3 men/women of the Moran 166 main event. Prizes for top 3 men/women of the 66-mile event. All 333-mile event finishers will receive something special!
- Moran 166 main event starts at 7:30 AM. Moran 66 starts at 9:00 AM.
- Moran 333 is unsupported and will have 2 waves. One which rolls out Thursday evening and another which rolls out Friday morning. Pack and Plan accordingly as NO outside support will be allowed for this one. (more details as we get closer to the event)
- We will have 4 aid stations for the 166. Please see the FAQ page for locations. (1 aid station for 66 racers). (gas stations and convenience stores only for the 333)
- The 166 and 66 events will be timed by Superior Timing with additional splits at the aid stations.
- The average high temp in early October/late September is 60 degrees F. The average low is 48 degrees F.
- Packet pickup will be at the start/finish area Friday before the race (5PM-7PM) and Saturday starting at 6:30AM. (TBD for the 333!)
Please see the Moran 166 website for details. This Event is a part of the Michigan Gravel Race Series.
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