Melting Mann Gravel Race, Vandaila MI

Cass County Michigan’s 8th Annual Dirt Road Bike Challenge - Melting Mann, named after the challenging gravel road - the Mann Road. Riding the 35 mile route (24 mile and 60 mile routes were also available). 10th place out of 33 in 40-49 age category. 37th out of 161 overall.
35 mile route pre-ride - 00:00
35 mile Melting Mann start - 03:31
Huff Rd (mile 9) - 10:13
Patterson Hill climb (mile 17) - 14:51
Mann Rd - 16:28
Rumsey Rd (mile 21) - 21:05
Kirk Lake Rd (mile 27) - 27:51
Lewis Rd (mile31) - 30:43
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[@joris818]

I felt that effort at 16m !

[@DaneKromer]

Nice! Good race!

[@BecomingSiklista]

it's a good thing that mountain bikes are allowed in this race.

[@iamlyam79]

Family has a house in Glenn, MI. I'm totally going to have to check this area out on my gravel bike. Cheers!

[@SpokedTrails]

Thanks for your comment! Nice, there is a lot's of gravel in Michigan! I'll be back in March for Melting Mann 2022 (as long as the snow is melted!)

[@kge420]

I really want to watch this but the wind noise is killing me.

[@user-bq2qb8sd2e]

надо хорошую ветрозащиту на микрофон, от этого шума голова болит

[@jasonabbbott40]

Position in the races is key

[@stevenlevitz8895]

18 MPH average for that terrain is blazing fast!

[@David-vb8tg]

sort of

[@hanleunk8547]

Was it Dundy Road or Bundy Road ?

[@SpokedTrails]

Google maps show ‘Bundy Rd’.

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

The ones on fat bikes should be given a compulsory slap