GLS Cycling

GLS Cycling For well over 15 years, team members have been representing the sport of cycling in all forms. From Grass roots cycling team from the Great Lake State.

☀️ Dust, speed, and perfect racing temperatures... that's a pretty good way to spend a Saturday.Two GLS Cycling riders l...
07/12/2026

☀️ Dust, speed, and perfect racing temperatures... that's a pretty good way to spend a Saturday.

Two GLS Cycling riders lined up at the Cedar Blitz Gravel Grinder Race in Cedar Springs, where nearly 600 racers took on some of West Michigan's fastest gravel roads.

Scott tackled the 18-mile race, finding himself in a strong group of six after the field split early. He rode a smart race and still had enough left for a strong finish.

Mike took on the 36-mile race, battling from a less-than-ideal starting position to bridge up to the lead group. He hung on until mile 10 before settling into the chase group and fighting it out to the finish.

With the race ending on Main Street in downtown Cedar Springs, Michigan, it made for a fun and memorable finish to a great day of racing.

Fuel of the day:
🥤 Tailwind Nutrition Lemon

Great racing by both riders, and another awesome day representing GLS Cycling!

Trailhead Bike Shop, Ludington Bay Brewing Company Ron's Beans Bison Coolers Wolf Tooth Components VeloPro Harvey's Highland Training

Lumberjack 100 lived up to its reputation this weekend. Everyone says it's hard—but you don't truly understand until you...
06/21/2026

Lumberjack 100 lived up to its reputation this weekend. Everyone says it's hard—but you don't truly understand until you experience it.

Amanda absolutely crushed it, finishing in 9:27:46 and taking 8th place in the Women's Open category! After two strong laps, she battled through a tough third lap and came away with an incredible result.

Aaron set a goal of 9 hours and came agonizingly close, finishing in 9:03:17. Cramping hit hard late in lap two and lingered through the final lap, but he kept pushing and got it done.

Tom showed what grit looks like, battling through a difficult third lap and crossing the line just after the 11-hour mark. Quitting was never an option.

Meg's day didn't go as planned. She started strong, but illness forced her to call it early. Sometimes racing reminds us that not every challenge is one we can control. We're proud of the work she put in and know she'll be back.

And finally, a HUGE shoutout to our pit crew. You were the real MVPs—keeping bottles filled, spirits high, and somehow having pizza and margaritas waiting for us at the finish. After a day like that, a pizza never tasted so good.

Some left with podium finishes, some with lessons learned, but everyone left with stories.

Hugh shout out to all our sponsors:
Trailhead Bike Shop (offering support)
Ludington Bay Brewing Company
Tailwind Nutrition (High Carb Fuel ROCKS!!!)
Wolf Tooth Components
Bison Coolers
Harvey's
VeloPro
Highland Training
Ron's Beans

Cold start. Like… below freezing while loading the car kind of cold. 🥶But the sun showed up, and it turned into a perfec...
05/03/2026

Cold start. Like… below freezing while loading the car kind of cold. 🥶
But the sun showed up, and it turned into a perfect day for Mud, Sweat, & Beers - The Filthiest Thing on Two Wheels

GLS Cyclinghad 5 riders take on the Stout race, and the course did not disappoint—fast, dry, and a great mix of singletrack and two-track. With plenty of passing opportunities, it made for a fun and competitive day across the board.

The team brought the effort:

🥇 Aaron Barto taking 1st in his age group

Jeff Vander Maas with a strong 7th

And somehow Cory Hagerman, Jonny McEwen, and Scott Baker all landing in 14th… we’re still trying to figure that one out 😂

Great racing, great conditions, and an all-around solid day for GLS Cycling.

Huge shoutout to the Mud, Sweat & Beers organizers—this race is always incredibly well run, and the post-race atmosphere never disappoints. Already looking forward to next year.

Trailhead Bike Shop Ludington Bay Brewing Company Tailwind Nutrition Wolf Tooth Components Bison Coolers Ron's Beans VeloPro Harvey's Highland Training

Mud. Miles. Memories. 🚴‍♂️This weekend at the Barry-Roubaix, GLS Cycling showed up ready to take on whatever Michigan ha...
04/19/2026

Mud. Miles. Memories. 🚴‍♂️

This weekend at the Barry-Roubaix, GLS Cycling showed up ready to take on whatever Michigan had in store.

And yeah… it delivered.

Days of rain turned the course into a power-sucking grind. At 7AM, the 100-mile crew rolled out—and it didn’t take long before the rain came back, making a brutal course even tougher. By the time the 36-milers hit the course two hours later, the rain had let up…

Speeds were down across the board—15 to 20 minutes slower for many—and it wasn’t hard to see why. Along the course, multiple riders off on the side, clearing mud and doing anything to keep moving.

“Brutal weather conditions made an already difficult course that much more of a challenge. The best part was riding with friends and the amazing volunteers.” That says it all.

For some of us, it wasn’t about PRs—it was about grit. Digging deeper. And finishing anyway.

Because that’s what this race is about.

Huge respect to every rider who lined up, battled the elements, and crossed the finish. And a big thank you to the volunteers who made it all possible.

Same course. Different year. Always a story.

Barry-Roubaix
Michigan Tourism

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Sun, dust, and fast racing at the Dirty30 Gravel Race! 💨​GLS Cycling was represented in the 30-mile distance today, lini...
04/11/2026

Sun, dust, and fast racing at the Dirty30 Gravel Race! 💨
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GLS Cycling was represented in the 30-mile distance today, lining up with over 300 other racers in that event alone. When the dust settled, the results were top-tier:

​Patricia — 3rd Place (Podium! 🥉)
​Johnny — 7th Place on the Fat Bike

​Well done to everyone who competed across all the distances today! We’re officially ready for the start line in Hastings next weekend for Barry-Roubaix

Michigan Gravel Race Series

Trailhead Bike Shop
Ludington Bay Brewing Company
Tailwind Nutrition
Bison Coolers
Wolf Tooth Components
Ron's Beans
VeloPro
Harvey's
Highland Training

Perfect day for a Barry recon with the GLS crew! ☀️​Temps in the 50s and nothing but sun (okay, maybe wore one layer too...
04/11/2026

Perfect day for a Barry recon with the GLS crew! ☀️

​Temps in the 50s and nothing but sun (okay, maybe wore one layer too many). We had a chill rollout from Hastings, but the "Three Sisters" definitely woke the legs up. ⛰️ The gravel was rolling fast and Sager was surprisingly solid—just a tactical game of puddle-dodging.

​The group split a bit on "The Wall," but we regrouped at Graveyard to bring it home.

The real highlight? Finding out why that road was "Closed." 🌊 While most of us took the scenic hike-a-bike route through the woods to stay dry, Tom decided to full-on "send it" through the flood.
​If it’s still underwater next Saturday, I think we’re all following Tom’s lead.

Spirited finish to the day and the stoke is high. Barry-Roubaix, we’re ready for you! 🏁

Barry-Roubaix Hastings, Michigan
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What a ride, ! 🚴💨 As the dust settles on an incredible season, we're filled with immense gratitude for every pedal stro...
11/22/2025

What a ride, ! 🚴💨 As the dust settles on an incredible season, we're filled with immense gratitude for every pedal stroke, every challenge, and every victory.

From kicking off the year in the snow at the Fan and the Flurrious, to grinding through legendary races like Barry Roubaix, Mudd Sweat and Beers, Coast to Coast, Ore to Shore, Peak to Peak, and finishing strong at Iceman – it’s been an unforgettable journey! Across 30+ events, we proudly earned 10 podium finishes as a team! 🙌

Beyond the races, it’s the camaraderie on our team rides that truly defines us: tearing up Monday Night Gravel, conquering the Dragon, exploring Mosquito Creek, pushing limits on the Super Loop and DTE, participating in the Gears and Beers fundraiser, and embarking on the Allegan County Adventure. These moments are what we'll cherish most.

This season wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of our incredible partners. A HUGE thank you to:

• Trailhead Bike Shop – Keeping our rigs rolling perfectly, mile after mile.
• Ludington Bay Brewing – Providing the essential post-event refreshments! 🍻
• Tailwind Nutrition – Fueling us through every hard ride and aiding our recovery.
• Wolf Tooth Components – Keeping our drivetrains running smooth and adding that pop of color to our bikes!
• Bison Coolers – Keeping everything perfectly chilled.
• VeloPro Bike – Optimizing our training with AI-Powered insights.
• Ron's Beans – Waking us up and getting us ready to go every morning! ☕
• Harvey's – Always supporting the team.
• Highland Training – Guiding our performance with expert coaching.

Please take a moment to check out these awesome sponsors who make our passion possible! Show them some love!
We're already looking forward to what next season holds, but for now, we're soaking in the memories of a truly spectacular year.

Thank you to our riders, our families, our fans, and everyone who cheered us on!



Trailhead Bike Shop Ludington Bay Brewing Company Tailwind Nutrition Wolf Tooth Components Bison Coolers Ron's Beans Highland Training Harvey's VeloPro

GLS rider Jeremy Barber absolutely crushed the on Saturday! He took on 53 miles of chunky loose Arkansas gravel after t...
10/21/2025

GLS rider Jeremy Barber absolutely crushed the on Saturday! He took on 53 miles of chunky loose Arkansas gravel after tearing his meniscus just 6 weeks ago and finished in an impressive 2 hours and 52 minutes. He was 22 over all and 7th in age group🙌 Epic ride Jeremy! 🔥🔥🔥



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From The Lumberjack 100 to The Dirty Donut, GLS took on the scorching heat this weekend🔥🔥🔥 and Tom Landry went into t...
06/22/2025

From The Lumberjack 100 to The Dirty Donut, GLS took on the scorching heat this weekend🔥🔥🔥 and Tom Landry went into the Manistee National Forest to ride the 20th anniversary of the . Pat and Archer were able to complete the 100 miles in truly brutal conditions. Also pictured keeping all the racers hydrated 🍻 At and took FIRST PLACE in the Tandem Category 🙌🙌🙌 and also represented at Dirty Donut, with Greg crushing the 100 mile race despite the heat! Great job to everyone who raced or even rode a bike this weekend, you are tough as nails!💪

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