Month: October 2022

It’s Here! Updated Slush Cup Course

Here is the Official Course for the Bell’s Iceman Cometh Challenge. Reminders: Still watch for logging activity and do not go on to the airport property until Race Day.

The Meijer Slush Cup Course is published as well. Below are images of the race routes This just in! We have an update Meijer Slush Cup Course for 2022.


Happy training and we will see you in November!

Bell’s Iceman Cometh Challenge presented by TREK Official Race Course

2022 Meijer Slush Cup Course

Race Rules & Trail Etiquette

Below are the rules and regulations for this year’s Iceman Cometh Challenge!

Please also look at the USA Cycling rules because we abide by those as well.

Most of all have fun! We will see you in November.

  1. Bell’s Iceman Cometh Challenge follows the USAC rules, MTB Rules start on page 91: bit.ly/USACRULES22
  2. You must pick up your packet in person. ID REQUIRED (Exception: parents/guardians may pick up for their children under 18)
  3. No headphones Bluetooth speakers, or other audio devices that will impede your ability or other people’s ability to hear on the trail
  4. No E-bikes or motorized bikes
  5. Be Polite. Announce if you are passing and move out of the way if you are being passed
  6. Be Aware. If your bike breaks down or you are injured, please step off the trail if able
  7. Water/Feeding Stations. There are three water/feeding stations throughout the Iceman Course. These are NOT medical stations. If there is an emergency, please call the number on your plate 231-944-5437 and our Search and Rescue team will take it from there
  8. If you need to drop out of the race, please report your drop by texting 231-944-5437 your name and a photo of your plate number. There will be several transports available back to the Bissell Celebration Zone
  9. Watch for Deer. We have posted signs for the deer to tell them to be aware of riders however, in the event the deer can’t read, please watch for them
  10. Most importantly, RIDE FAST & HAVE FUN!

33rd Bell’s Iceman Cometh Challenge DRAFT Course

Our inboxes are flooded with everyone wanting to know what the course in 2022 is going to look like and (oops) The Year of the Owl flew onto some screens before it was fully ready. While we were trying to give you, a 100 percent finished course to ride, we got delayed working around logging operations in some areas.

In the meantime, our friends out at NMMBA were working at the speed of light to get the rest of the trail ready. We know some have been out riding the course area based off past years and others have been asking so we thought you’d rather have a tentative course than wait any longer.

This DRAFT course is close to the final. We are working with the DNR to keep the riders away from the logging activity. So please note two very important items regarding this course:

  1. NO ONE is allowed on the airport property until race day per FAA regulations
  2. Be aware of your surroundings while biking this course

Without further adieu here is

The Year of the Owl