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With views of Lake Superior and the Grand Marais Harbor in the background, 700 racers will roll out and cross the finish line at the Le Grand du Nord Gravel Cycling Classic on Memorial Day Weekend.
Representing one of the most amazing gravel courses in the country, the Le Grand du Nord is returning for its seventh edition on Saturday, May 28 – this time providing an exciting spectating opportunity as the race’s centralized start and finish location will be across the street from Voyageur Brewing Company.
“There will be a festive atmosphere at our new start and finish location,” Le Grand du Nord organizer Jeremy Kershaw said. “We encourage folks to come check it out and cheer on the competitors.”
Le Grand du Nord includes three different length events:
110-Mile Event (Waves begin at 8 a.m.)
54-Mile Event (Waves begin at 9 a.m.)
26-Mile Event (Waves begin at 10 a.m.)
All three events will follow the shores of Lake Superior before climbing to their final destinations, with each offering a unique experience. The 110-mile course will climb more than 5,500 feet and the most remote feel. The 54-mile course also offers climbing and forested roads while the 26-mile “marathon” route is a great introduction to gravel cycling with a mix of paved and gravel roads.
“Le Grand du Nord is such a great piece of our biking culture in Cook County,” Visit Cook County Executive Director Linda Jurek said. “From our gravel roads to our world class Jackpot and Highclimber single-track courses, our reputation as a biking destination continues to grow.”
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