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The following is a brief description from The Divide Gravel Road Race Event promoter:
The Divide is a gravel road bike race held each year in Manton MI on the last Sunday of July. The Divide is a part of the Michigan Gravel Race Series. and there are three distances to choose from; 19, 34, & 50 miles. All three routes are very hilly and include a mixture of gravel, seasonal, and forest roads some of which have some sandy spots. The largest hills are out on the Outer Loop which are a part of the 34 and 50 mile routes. The 19 is characterized by short punchy climbs and fast downhills. Although roads in Northern Michigan have a sand base our entire course can be ridden at high speed with some skill and high volume and fast rolling tires. Riders have suggested tires from the mid 32-38 cc and up.
Please see The Divide Gravel Road Race Event website for more. This Event is a part of the Michigan Gravel Race Series.
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