Mountain Bike Epic Details

Spaghetti Feed – Sponsored by the Negaunee Lions Club

The Negaunee Lions Club will once again offer a spaghetti feed at the Lakeview Arena in Marquette from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday night. Dinner includes salad, pasta, bread, drink AND dessert! Tickets may be purchased at the Arena or on your entry form.

• Tickets cost $10 per person or $30 per family (immediate family members only please).

Please note: The spaghetti feed begins one hour before packet pick up and registration, so come and enjoy dinner and take care of registration at the same time!

Hundreds of racers have agreed that the food and service is great and that this is a top notch feast!

Ore to Shore Race Day Saturday Packet Pickup Only (no registration)

• 10 Mile Shore Rock will be at the Lakeview Arena (401 E. Fair Ave, Marquette MI 49855) from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• 28 Mile Soft Rock will be at Lakeview School (200 Croix St, Negaunee MI 49866) from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
• 48 Mile Hard Rock will be at Love & Bicycles, 340 Iron Street, Negaunee, MI 49866 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

There is NO “Day-of” Registration for the 10, 28, or 48 Mile Races!

• Repeat: There is no race day registration for Hard Rock (48 mile), Soft Rock (28 mile) and Shore Rock (10 mile).

Kids’ Events – Registration and Packet Pickup

Junior, Little & Littlest Rocks may also register & pick up packets at Lakeview Arena on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Aid Stations

• Aid stations will be available on both the HARD ROCK and SOFT ROCK courses. Natural Spring Water direct from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, courtesy of Norway Springs energy drink, and fruit will be available as will Clif Bar Gel at most stations.

Cut-Off Time

• For riders safety and as a courtesy to the many volunteers, riders failing to make it to The North Road Aid Station prior to 1:30 p.m. (approx. 21 miles into the HARD ROCK) or to the Forestville Road Aid Station prior to 3:30 p.m. (approx. 41 miles into the HARD ROCK; approx. 21 miles into the SOFT ROCK) will be guided off the course and taken to the finish area by a support vehicle.

Drop Outs

• If you should decide to drop out of the race, go to the nearest aid station and inform a race official of your decision. Support vehicles will be available for a ride from the aid station to the finish area. Also, text 866-370-7223 stating you are dropping out and give your bib number and location if you know it.

Bike Helmets

• Use of an approved helmet is required for all Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic events.

First Aid

• First aid will be available at all of the aid stations and at the finish line as well as roaming medical personnel along the course.

Award Ceremony

• The Awards Ceremony will begin at 2 pm outside of Lakeview Arena near the music and beer tent. We’ll start things off by announcing the Down Wind Sports bike giveaway winner (Need not be present at drawing- we’ll save your prize!) Next, we’ll celebrate the Overall Male and Female winners in the 48 mile Hard Rock, 28 mile Soft Rock, and 10 mile Shore Rock. Finally the Junior Cup 15 and under Male and Female 28 mile Soft Rock winners will be announced and recognized as the next names to be added to the commemorative Junior Cup.
• Overall cash awards will be available to pick up inside the Arena following the ceremony at the Award Booth. Please remember, I.D. is required for all cash award winners!
• Don’t forget- all racers are eligible for top 3 age or class awards in their events! The commemorative awards will be available to be picked up throughout the day inside Lakeview Arena. Pick up your result ticket and bring it to the Award Booth, then be sure to use the stage for photos!

Parking

• Registration/Finish Line (map): There is VERY limited parking at Lakeview Arena. Please park right across the street in the east parking lot of NMU’s Berry Event Center. (Parking map)
• 28 mile Start Area: Lakeview Elementary School in Negaunee (map). Please park at the school or legally on nearby city streets.
• 48 mile Start Area: Downtown Negaunee (map). Please park in city lots or legally on nearby city streets.

Bus Transportation

• Buses will be available for personal transport (no bikes allowed) from the finish to the start areas of both the Soft Rock and Hard Rock races (all buses go to both locations) from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (on the 1/2 hour).

Clothing Drop Bags

• Riders will be given a numbered clothing drop bag. Riders may place personal articles needed at the finish area in these bags. Drop bags left at the start in the designated bag area will be transported to the finish at Lakeview Arena. The drop bags will be secured to the best of our ability, but we cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items.

Technical Assistance

• Local bike shops will be on hand to help out with any necessary mechanical repairs at the start areas of both races. Please carry your own tools and supplies for emergency repairs on the course.

Bike Wash and Storage

• Hoses will be available outside Lakeview Arena for washing bikes. A bike storage area will be provided while riders are socializing at the arena and/or returning to the start to pick up vehicles. Bikes will be secured to the best of our ability, but we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen bicycles. The bike corral will close at 4 p.m. Please pick up your bike prior to that time.

Showers

• Showers are available at Lakeview Arena free of charge. Please provide your own soap and towels.

Memorabilia

• This year Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic is offering your choice of a T-shirt or a pair of quality bike socks embroidered with the race logo as part of your entry fee. Please indicate your choice of socks or shirt, and your desired size on entry form.

*Please note that shirts and socks are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Marking your size on the entry form helps the Ore to Shore Committee determine what sizes to order. The Ore to Shore cannot guarantee that you will receive the exact size that was marked on your entry form.

Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic Photos

• Official race photos from 2004 through 2023 can be viewed, shared, and purchased at www.MarquettePhoto.com

Please Note: All riders are required to wear a helmet.