Ironbear 1000
for riders seeking adventure, challenge, and suffering
What is the ironbear 1000?
String together 1000 miles of riding among these classic Wisconsin gravel races and earn bragging rights in the Ironbear 1000 history book. No cost, just let us know what epic adventure you’ve completed and we’ll tally up your miles.
Bag some of the Highest County High Points in Wisconsin
Timm’s Hill (TTT 103)
Sugarbush Hill (Crystal Bear)
Lookout Mountain (BURGR95 with a short side trip)
List of eligible races
May 9, 2026
Hungry Bear 100 - Cable, WI
May 16-17, 2026
Crystal Bear - Laona, WI to Crystal Falls, MI
193 mile bikepacking (1 night)
anytime JUNE 2026 with group ride
PICKEREL BUCK40 - PICKEREL, WI
Anytime May 29-June 16, 2026
IRONBULL Essential Gravel - Ringle, WI
JUNE 13, 2026
THE INSAYNER ADVENTURE BIKE RACE - SAYNER, WI
15 (ish) mile Swarm
25 (ish) mile InSayner
