REGISTER TO RIDE.
JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL GRAND DEPART, OR RIDE THE ROUTE ANYTIME ON YOUR OWN. EITHER WAY, IF YOU LET US KNOW YOUR PLANS, WE’LL SEND YOU THE LATEST ROUTE INFORMATION.
SECOND FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER
THE GRAND DEPART
How to Register
Each year a small group of riders leaves from Waterfront Park in Northville to challenge the route together. This is not an organized or sanctioned event, just a group ride of like-minded adventure enthusiasts. To be included on the start list for the Grand Depart on the second Friday of September at 8am, fill out the registration form below on or after March 1st.
Carrying a GPS unit is not mandatory but strongly encouraged.
There are no standard maps or cue sheets for the route, and it is not marked in any way. Each rider will be sent a GPX file for the route.
Trackleaders.com will provide a way for people outside of the race to follow along. There will be a live map, elevation profile, and other features to track the riders.
Carrying a SPOT and being tracked is not mandatory but strongly encouraged.
Once registered for TATR, you will receive an email with the final GPX route file and a notice when the Trackleaders sign-up becomes available. You will then register with Trackleaders and rent a spot tracker if you do not own one.
This registration form is your letter of intent! Once you hit submit, you’ll get an email back from Mikey within a few days. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.