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Bringing awareness to community needs by promoting fun racing events with something for everyone including timed bike racing, timed 5k & 10k racing, youth racing, food & beverage vendors, outdoor expos and more!

It’s race day… the forecast looks promising and the course seems to be drying up fast, so let’s do this 💪Here is the eve...
06/06/2026

It’s race day… the forecast looks promising and the course seems to be drying up fast, so let’s do this 💪

Here is the event schedule and don’t forget… parking is at the Wilder Road entrance South of Sutton Rd.

Looking for some epic race day food tomorrow... Gum's Yums, Whole Enchilada Mobile Kitchen, & Kona Ice of Oxford will be...
06/05/2026

Looking for some epic race day food tomorrow... Gum's Yums, Whole Enchilada Mobile Kitchen, & Kona Ice of Oxford will be on deck to serve up some great food for those eager post race appetites!

Three of our major sponsors and volunteers already set up for the SPRING R&R weekend! The crew will be hard at work set...
06/05/2026

Three of our major sponsors and volunteers already set up for the SPRING R&R weekend! The crew will be hard at work setting up today and making sure everything is ready and safe for all to participate!

We extend our sincere gratitude to Lapeer Mancinos, our new Silver Sponsor, for supporting our mission to raise funds fo...
06/05/2026

We extend our sincere gratitude to Lapeer Mancinos, our new Silver Sponsor, for supporting our mission to raise funds for the YOR Fund. By joining us, Lapeer Mancinos is helping to empower Lapeer County youth to engage in outdoor activities and develop essential team-building skills. We appreciate their commitment to our cause. All proceeds generated will be directly allocated to supporting local children who may not have the financial resources to participate in sports, camps, or acquire necessary equipment. A straightforward application process is available for families interested in enrolling their children. For further information, please visit https://www.crank4acause.org/yorfund.

📢 IMPORTANT RIDER UPDATE: Getting to Spring R&R (June 6th) 🚴‍♂️🌲Hey Spring R&R racers! As we gear up for this Saturday, ...
06/03/2026

📢 IMPORTANT RIDER UPDATE: Getting to Spring R&R (June 6th) 🚴‍♂️🌲

Hey Spring R&R racers! As we gear up for this Saturday, June 6th, please pay close attention to the parking and entry logistics. We are NOT using the main entrance of D-Bar-A Scout Ranch for this event. Instead, everyone will enter and park via the Wilder Road Access Gate.

Please refer to the updated map file

📍 Gate Location / GPS Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MXuvaxv8VZHB9q4V9

🚗 Parking: Located in the designated field right inside the Wilder Road gate (highlighted yellow on the map).

⚠️ Essential Route Info & Road Conditions:
The Smoothest Route (Save your car and your bike rack): The absolute least amount of dirt road is taking Dryden Road to Wilder Road, and heading north to the gate.

Road Condition Warning: Avoid coming down Wilder Road from the north if you can. Wilder Road north of Sutton Road is much more bumpy, washboarded, and rough compared to the smoother stretch of Wilder Road coming north from Dryden Road. Save your energy for the race, not the potholes!

🗺️ Driving Directions

Option 1: From M-24 (Coming North or South)
From the North (Lapeer area): Head south on M-24, then turn east (left) onto Dryden Road. Drive east for approximately 4.5 miles until you hit Wilder Road. Turn north (left) onto Wilder Road and proceed just under 1 mile to the Wilder Road Access entrance on your left.

From the South (Oxford/Detroit area): Head north on M-24, then turn east (right) onto Dryden Road. Drive east for approximately 4.5 miles, turn north (left) onto Wilder Road, and go just under 1 mile to the entrance.

Option 2: From I-69 (Via Wilder Road Exit 159)
From the West (Flint area): Take I-69 east to Exit 159 for Wilder Road. Turn south (right) onto Wilder Road. Drive south for roughly 6.5 miles. (Note: As you get to the dirt section heading south, the road gets quite rough and washboarded.) The entrance gate will be on your right just before you hit Dryden Road.

From the East (Port Huron area): Take I-69 west to Exit 159 for Wilder Road. Turn south (left) onto Wilder Road and proceed south for roughly 6.5 miles down to the gate entrance on your right.

📏 Quick Mileage Guide to the Wilder Road Entrance:
From Dryden Road: ~0.9 miles north on Wilder Road.

From M-24 (via Dryden Rd): ~5.4 miles total.

From I-69 (Exit 159): ~6.5 miles south on Wilder Road.

Get your bikes ready, drive safe, and we will see you at the Wilder Road gate on Saturday! 🏁

Not only building incredible trails around this beautiful state of ours, but also still helping to build up our communit...
06/03/2026

Not only building incredible trails around this beautiful state of ours, but also still helping to build up our community! Give a big tip of your helmet to TrailSense for once again sponsoring not only this years SPRING R&R but also our upcoming The Beaver Dash Bash Event this September!

Thank you Joshua McCreedy and Trail Sense for putting together some amazing trails in our Lovely City of Lapeer and always supporting the healthy growth of our kids!

Next time you ride or run by Josh and the crew, say hello and tell them thank you for their support!

For more information about this years Spring R&R coming up this Saturday, June 6th visit

https://www.crank4acause.org/spring-r-r

Big shout out to D-Bar-A Scout Ranch and Mitten Outdoor Adventures & Events

HEY LAPEER!! If you may have a few free hours this Saturday, we really could use your help as volunteers for this weeke...
06/01/2026

HEY LAPEER!! If you may have a few free hours this Saturday, we really could use your help as volunteers for this weekend’s SPRING R&R! You will be a part of helping raising funds for our very own Lapeer County youth that may not have the means to have an active life in an outdoor sport or camp the love. Come help us make this event successful and fun for all!

Grondin's Hair Centers-Paul N. Grondin, Inc. once again has blessed this years SPRING R&R with their support as a Gold S...
05/31/2026

Grondin's Hair Centers-Paul N. Grondin, Inc. once again has blessed this years SPRING R&R with their support as a Gold Sponsor! The Grondin’s have locations throughout South East Michigan to serve you. Their Schools of cosmetology have been training stylist for years and their support for their community is second to none.

The YOR Fund will be able to continue Lapeer County youth through this kind of support. Next Saturday June 6, 2026 at 8:30 am the racing begins. Starting at D-Bar-A Scout Ranch and rolling over some of Metamora and Dryden area gravel roads and back to the Ranch where three food trucks and a beer and beverage tent awaits the finishers. Spectators are more than welcome to watch the racers take off and finish while you grab a bite to eat from two of our food trucks then grab a snack from Kona Ice of Oxford. Grab a beer of your liking and cheer on the racers. All proceeds go directly back into Lapeer County youth as they strive to stay active in the activities of their choice.

Camping with us is also available through Mitten Outdoor Adventures & Events or for more information visit us at

https://www.crank4acause.org/spring-r-r

Crank 4 A Cause would like to give a big thank you again to our wonderful sponsor Christa Simmonds at Cason Home Loans! ...
05/29/2026

Crank 4 A Cause would like to give a big thank you again to our wonderful sponsor Christa Simmonds at Cason Home Loans! Christa and Cason Home Loans has been a great supporter of Lapeer and our cycling events from the beginning!

Once again they have stepped it up for this years SPRING R&R in support of the Youth Outdoor Recreation Fund. Not only monetarily but this year you will see Christa and family volunteering out on our course. So be sure to thank them as you ride by. Better yet if you’re looking to buy, refinance or get a HELOC for your home give Christa a call! She will get you through every step of the way.

For more information about sponsorships or to be a part of this years event at D-Bar-A Scout Ranch in conjunction with Mitten Outdoor Adventures & Events visit us @

https://www.crank4acause.org/spring-r-r

SPECTATORS ARE MORE THAN WELCOME!
June 6th from 8:30 am thru 4:00 pm. Or reserve a campsite and come hang with us for the weekend!

The Spring R&R 5K takes runners through the fast, flowing terrain of the D-Bar-A Ranch, combining scenic singletrack wi...
05/29/2026

The Spring R&R 5K takes runners through the fast, flowing terrain of the D-Bar-A Ranch, combining scenic singletrack with rugged two-track sections. The 3.08-mile course packs in roughly 150 feet of elevation, delivering a mix of punchy climbs, smooth descents, and wooded trails that keep the pace exciting from start to finish. The 10K doubles the challenge with two full laps of the 5K course, rewarding runners who can stay consistent and manage their effort over repeated terrain.

View the Strava link here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3351258024718330738

Thanks to D-Bar-A Scout Ranch & Mitten Outdoor Adventures & Events

And all of our sponsors!

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1985 W. Genesee Street
Lapeer, MI
48446

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