A number of CCS and local riders invaded Marquette for the annual 12 Hours of Potluck held on July 24th at Harlow Lake. Nina Karinen and Lori Hauswirth teamed up with Lindsey Dehlin and Mary Conner of Marquette as team “Ride On” to take the 12 Hour Women’s Team Title; Andrew Ignasiak, Pete Karinen and Mike Young as “Team Lightning” took the 12 Hour Men’s Title with a 3 person crew; James Bialis and Don Bialis teamed with regular CCS Wednesday riders Tim and Christina Smigowski as team Otter Lake Pneumatic Yachting to post 4th in the 12 Hour Mixed Team; Solo 12 hour specialists included Wendy Sharp (3rd), Tammi Lehto (4th) and Chris Lehto (8th) with Kai Sharp (4th) getting his first 12 hour in the saddle experience. In the 6 hour event Matt Chard, Sal Sharp, Oscar Karinen and Schuler Vercauteran as the “Little Guys” took 2nd in the Mens and Rachel Chard, Annika Wheeler and Isabel Sharp as “Crispy Chicken Triplets” took 1st in the Womens. Ed Kraai soloed the 6 hour to a 4th place finish.
This event is an annual highlight of the summer U.P. bike series and should be on your calendar if it isn’t already!