July Ring Race at Bike Park

Welcome to Ring Race! A gravel bike race through Grand Rapids Bike Park, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks invites you to compete for fame and glory or cheer on racers! The race is two laps around an old baseball infield and one heck of a good time! Everyone is guaranteed two races with winners moving up and losers dropping down until we crown a champion of the ringer!  

Whether you’re a seasoned gravel bike racer or it’s your first time on the track, you’ll enjoy the thrill of the competition and the joy of community at one of Grand Rapids’ most beautiful—and rad—parks. 

Race Divisions:

• Men A
• Men B
• Women
• Kids up to 5
• Kids 6 - 10
• Kids 11-15

Races begin at 6:00pm. If you plan to participate as a racer, please arrive to confirm your registration by 5:50pm. Medals will be awarded to the top three cyclists in each category.

The Spirit of the Ring is Having a Blast on Bikes
The Ring Race is all about getting together and having fun outside. Local race organizer and the voice of Barry Roubaix, Jeff Jacobi is our emcee for the evening. Everyone is welcome to ride, dance, or cheer people on. This is a family-friendly event with free icees for the first 200 people or while supplies last.

About Our Event Partners
Jeff Jacobi I've been hosting rides and throwing bicycle events for over 20 years. From my annual "Hair of the Dog New Years Day Ride" which draws over 250+ riders, to the "Raging on Reeds" event held on a frozen Reeds Lake, these events have one purpose—to have fun on a bicycle. In 2015, I started hosting a gravel circle track race called “The King of the Ring” at Grand Rapids Bike Park. This event was held on Tuesday nights, on an abandoned baseball field at the Grand Rapids Bike Park. 

But as progress took its toll, the park was upgraded and I no longer had an avenue to host my event. Ten years went by; with the help and support of Stacy Bare and the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, I can say dreams do come true. It's my goal to reach out to the community and make this event a staple in the Grand Rapids bicycle culture for all riders. 

We 🫶 Exploring Our Parks with You

You belong out here! We have an incredible park system in Grand Rapids, and want our community to have the tools they need to get outside, explore your parks, and find a new passion. Our community events bring together community members and local experts so you can learn something new: whether that’s a hobby, information about the natural world, or finding your new favorite park.