It's June! Well the cold weather doesn't make it feel like spring but we know its here because Chain Drive is just weeks away. June 20th over 350 riders will roll out thru downtown Houghton over to Hancock and the Maasto Hiihto/Churning Rapids Trails. Cross Country Sports will once again be on site … [Read more...] about Demo Day and Chain Drive
Riding Season Is Here?
The road riding has been good and bad, depending on the day, but it seems that we are finally getting into riding season. Within the next couple weeks, all the trails will be dried out and ready for riding. As of today, the east Tech singletrack is dried out but not the upper but Maasto/Churning and … [Read more...] about Riding Season Is Here?
Snowshoe Adventures
It's winter, it's the Keweenaw, it's snowing and snowing and snowing..... What better way to get out and enjoy our wonderland than to snowshoe. With numerous peaks and interesting geology, you can hit up a new location almost every weekend. Some of our favorite off the beaten path areas to … [Read more...] about Snowshoe Adventures
Snow Snow Snow
Winter is now upon us. As the snow falls each day, conditions for outdoor playing just gets better. Each store has holiday hours so you have more time to get geared up for playtime. Calumet has hours until 7pm and Houghton is open Sundays until Christmas. Stop in and check out all the great … [Read more...] about Snow Snow Snow
It’s Time to Gear Up For Winter
It's a few days after our first snow accumulation of the year. Okay, it is raining today and the snow is just about gone but we had snow! Even though it's sad to see another great season of bike riding come to an end, we are ready for the next great season...skiing and boarding and snowshoeing and … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Gear Up For Winter
The Last Official Wednesday CCS Ride for 2008
Last night, Oct. 1, marked the last evening of Wednesday Shop Rides. Once again it was a great ride enhanced by beautiful fall colors at the Swedetown Trails. About 10 of us braved the chilly temperatures and thankfully, the rains of the last few days let up in time for the ride. Afterwards, Rick … [Read more...] about The Last Official Wednesday CCS Ride for 2008
Students Are Arriving
Yes it's that time of the year..the students are returning and the Keweenaw is alive with activity. We want to welcome back returning students and welcome the new with some special offers: Present your student ID and get:A Free Cross Country Sports water bottle! 20% off bike accessories and … [Read more...] about Students Are Arriving
Deer Chase Destruction
So what happens when your 12 year old son races by you "like a monkey on steroids" ? Well, that son (Pete Karinen) takes sixth place overall in the short race and dad (Bill K) is left wondering how to redeem himself at the next race...Copper Harbor Fat Tire. It's been a great year of biking with … [Read more...] about Deer Chase Destruction