2020 Event Details
Due to the extension of Michigan Shelter in Place Order and the suspension of all USA Cycling Race Permits through May 31st, Downriver Cycling Club is left with no choice other than to cancel MGST and Willow Time Trial for 2020. We explored options for rescheduling both but could not find a suitable date in 2020 due to prior commitments at our venue, Willow Metropark.
Due to expenses incurred to date planning both events, we are unable to offer refunds to either event. Instead, we will be rolling over registrations to next year's events on the dates listed below:
For those of you that ordered shirts or additional breakfast pacakges for the MGST, we will be refunding those purchases over the next few weeks.
Your registration to this year's event also included a basic DCC membership for 2020 and we're extending that through 2021. With that you are entitled to participate in all DCC Club events like group rides, clinics, picnics, and the annual club banquet. We hope that you can take advantage of the many benefits our club has to offer.
Due to expenses incurred to date planning both events, we are unable to offer refunds to either event. Instead, we will be rolling over registrations to next year's events on the dates listed below:
- 2021 Willow Time Trial - Saturday, April 24th, 20201
- 2021 MGST - Sunday, May 2nd, 2021
For those of you that ordered shirts or additional breakfast pacakges for the MGST, we will be refunding those purchases over the next few weeks.
Your registration to this year's event also included a basic DCC membership for 2020 and we're extending that through 2021. With that you are entitled to participate in all DCC Club events like group rides, clinics, picnics, and the annual club banquet. We hope that you can take advantage of the many benefits our club has to offer.
MGST History
The Downriver Cycling Club tradition is to celebrate the advent of the cycling season by sponsoring the MGST on the first Sunday each May. DCC has organized this annual regional event on the first Sunday of May since 1984. Up to 1,200 riders from southeast Michigan and beyond participate in this day-long supported tour through Huron-Clinton Metroparks and rural roads in southern Wayne and Monroe counties. Registration fee includes a complete all-you-can- eat pancake breakfast, plenty of homemade cookies, plus all the usual amenities. Specially-designed MGST commemorative t-shirts are available for pre-order up until April 1st.
Club members pitch in to help with the chores planning an event of this scope entails. Workers gather to plan and evaluate routes, mark the routes, order food, make sure cookies will be on hand and solicit day of event volunteers. Everyone is encouraged to sign up as a volunteer to work on the day of MGST, and those who do receive a free t-shirt and pancake breakfast. Friendly faces will be needed to fill the many spots needed to run the event, including, registration area workers, food area workers, mobile SAG and several more.
Club members pitch in to help with the chores planning an event of this scope entails. Workers gather to plan and evaluate routes, mark the routes, order food, make sure cookies will be on hand and solicit day of event volunteers. Everyone is encouraged to sign up as a volunteer to work on the day of MGST, and those who do receive a free t-shirt and pancake breakfast. Friendly faces will be needed to fill the many spots needed to run the event, including, registration area workers, food area workers, mobile SAG and several more.
DCC Membership
Participation in this event entitles participants to a basic membership with the Downriver Cycling Club. To learn more about membership levels, visit our Membership Level page.
