2025 - One Helluva Ride
2025 distances
Cycling
One Helluva Ride - 46 to 100 mile routes
All routes have been configured to maximize the quality of the roads we ride on. The routes wind through rural and recreation areas on beautiful rolling terrain and vary enough to appeal to a broad range of cyclists. We welcome all categories of riders. Routes will be marked, and maps available for download. All rides start and end at Chelsea Fairgrounds in Chelsea, Michigan. There will be lunch, entertainment, quality custom merchandise, friendly volunteers, and the traditional ice-cold watermelon. SAG support and bike mechanics will be available. 100 mile paved 64 mile paved 47 mile paved 46 mile gravel 68 mile gravel One Helluva Ride features great rest stops, ride support, and lunch at the end of the ride. PRICING Adults $55 before May 1st $65 May 1st through May 31 $75 Jun 1st through July 6th 15 and under are Free (must be registered)
Short Rides - 19 mile road and 22 mile gravel
This year we have two short rides; a 19 mile paved option and a 22 mile gravel option. These rides have special lower pricing. The shorter rides are designed for families, and those new riders who want to stretch themselves. The routes are selected to minimize traffic or follow bike paths. Includes one "mini" rest stop and lunch at the end of the ride. Routes will be marked, and maps available for download. All rides start and end at Chelsea Fairgrounds in Chelsea, Michigan. There will be lunch, entertainment, quality custom merchandise, friendly volunteers, and the traditional ice-cold watermelon. SAG support and bike mechanics will be available. PRICING Adults $40 before May1st $50 May 1st through May 31 $60 Jun 1st through July 6th 15 and under are Free (must be registered)
Race-day weather
Conditions on July 12, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 9:12 PM local time (EDT) in Chelsea on July 12, 2025 — 15h 01m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Chelsea events
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