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Come join us for an exciting weekend on the beautiful and rugged trails of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Events include Mt. Baldy Summit Run, 12K Copper Harbor Trails Challenge, 12K Copper Harbor Trails Non-Competitive Run/Hike, 2K Junior Trail Run and 25K Carl Olson Memorial Adventure Run.
Salomon RTK Weekend: Conquer the weekend by running the Mt. Baldy Summit, the 12K Copper Harbor Trails Adventure and the 25K COMA Run! Special awards to top 5 overall Male and Female finishers, Top U23 Male and Female finishers, Middle of the Pack Male and Female and Finnish Sisu award. Tons of door prizes throughout the weekend.
Run the Keweenaw is organized by the Copper Country Ski Tigers and the Keweenaw Trails Alliance.
Trail Running and Cross Training Events
Get Ready for the First Swedetown Trail Run
Friday Night Fitness: Circuit style cross training sessions lasting 45 minutes. The workout will begin at 5:15 pm and end at 6:00 pm. Meet in front of Cross Country Sports. Most of the workout will be held in Agassiz Park and the Calumet High School Track, adjacent to Agassiz Park.
Educational Evenings: Lecture series held immediately following the circuit workout at 6pm. We will set-up in the trail running gear section of Cross Country Sports.
Saturdays: Join us for FREE training runs on Saturday mornings from 8:30 am until…. well, we will let you decide 🙂 ALL levels welcome!
Bring a healthy snack or meal to keep your body performing at it’s optimum levels!
These events begin on the first weekend of June
The First Swedetown Trail Race will Take Place on August 22nd, 2015
Group Ride Locations 2015
Pace: The whole group will break into several smaller groups based on your skill, distance of ride, and how hard you want to ride. On the road, riders ride in what is called a “pace line”. Check out this article from bicycling.com for the basics of road riding pace lines.
Etiquette and Skills: On the road, you may see potholes or other obstacles. Some riders will point downward at the obstacle to inform the riders behind them. Pass on the message. Stay close to the person in front of you to avoid an “accordion” spread to the line of bikers, but far enough away that that you could stop or change direction to avoid an accident or obstacle in front. The group will stop at major forks in the trail or road. Always be sure to communicate the direction of a turn to the person behind you. You can point or call out, “left!” for example. This is a no-drop ride, so be sure that you can see the person in front and behind you. We aren’t going to leave anyone in the woods or out on the road.
Fashion: Helmets are always “in”. Other than head gear, wear whatever fashion suits you, but you may want to consider padded shorts/leggings, padded gloves, and a sweater to leave in your car or at the shop for afterward. Some folks like to have sunglasses on the road, and clear or yellow-tinted glasses on the trail.
Food: You may want to bring a light snack for afterward, like an apple, energy bar, etc, and a bottle or two of water.
Group rides are held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Most are mountain bike rides, held at different local trails (and even on some great people’s personal trails!), while others are road rides. Call the shop or check the website or the Facebook Page for weather cancellations and other considerations (like whether or not we’ll be stopping for ice cream!)
What:
- Expert Men 4 laps/24miles
- Expert Women: 3 laps/18 miles
- Sport Men: 2 laps/12miles
- Sport Women: 2 laps/12miles
- Juniors (17 and under): 2 laps/12miles
- DH race is 2 shuttled runs
When:
Saturday July 11th, 2015; DH race starts at 12pm Noon and goes until all racers have completed two runs. Runs are shuttled and pre-rides will be allowed any time before the race.
Cross country race starts at 5 pm for the long race (expert) and 5:10 pm for the short race (sport). Preride for the XC course will be Friday night and anytime Saturday that doesn’t interfere with the DH race. The underground portion of the course will only be open Friday night, Saturday before 9am and from 3-4:30 pm before the race start.
Where:
Adventure Mine – Greenland, MI
What to Expect:
Steep climbs, rolling singletrack, fun descents, and riding with bats. The race takes place at the Adventure Mine in Greenland, MI. Part of the 6 mile lap is through the underground mine. Because of the total darkness a GOOD light is required for the XC race.Awards will be following the cross country event at 8 pm. Followed by live music, food, and bonfire.
Free on-site camping provided on Friday and Saturday nights. Potable water and port-a-johns on-site in the camping area.
Field limit: Race will be limited to 250 racers!
Note: The length of each lap may change at the organizer’s discretion.
Registration:
$35 preregistration through June 13th or until registration is full (250 racers) $45 until July 2nd and $50 thereafter. All preregistered racers by July 2nd are guaranteed a race shirt. After July 2nd registration will be $50 and no guaranteed shirt. Downhill registration will be $30 if you only want to race the downhill or an additional $25 if you want to race the XC and Downhill, price increases occur on June 14th and July 3rd.
Follow us on Facebook and stay up-to-date on race news and updates.
Learn more about SoKe on the SoKe trails Facebook page.
Training Run
Get Ready for the First Swedetown Trail Run
Saturdays: FREE training runs on Saturday mornings from 8:30 am until…. well, we will let you decide! ALL levels welcome!
Bring a healthy snack or meal to keep your body performing at it’s optimum levels!
Other Trail Running Training Events
Friday Night Fitness: Circuit style cross training sessions lasting 45 minutes. The workout will begin at 5:15 pm and end at 6:00 pm. Meet in front of Cross Country Sports. Most of the workout will be held in Agassiz Park.
Educational Evenings: Lecture series held immediately following the circuit workout at 6 pm. We will set-up in the trail running gear section of Cross Country Sports.
Running events begin on the first weekend of June
The First Swedetown Trail Race will Take Place on August 22nd, 2015
Group Ride Locations 2015
Pace: The whole group will break into several smaller groups based on your skill, distance of ride, and how hard you want to ride. On the road, riders ride in what is called a “pace line”. Check out this article from bicycling.com for the basics of road riding pace lines.
Etiquette and Skills: On the road, you may see potholes or other obstacles. Some riders will point downward at the obstacle to inform the riders behind them. Pass on the message. Stay close to the person in front of you to avoid an “accordion” spread to the line of bikers, but far enough away that that you could stop or change direction to avoid an accident or obstacle in front. The group will stop at major forks in the trail or road. Always be sure to communicate the direction of a turn to the person behind you. You can point or call out, “left!” for example. This is a no-drop ride, so be sure that you can see the person in front and behind you. We aren’t going to leave anyone in the woods or out on the road.
Fashion: Helmets are always “in”. Other than head gear, wear whatever fashion suits you, but you may want to consider padded shorts/leggings, padded gloves, and a sweater to leave in your car or at the shop for afterward. Some folks like to have sunglasses on the road, and clear or yellow-tinted glasses on the trail.
Food: You may want to bring a light snack for afterward, like an apple, energy bar, etc, and a bottle or two of water.
Group rides are held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Most are mountain bike rides, held at different local trails (and even on some great people’s personal trails!), while others are road rides. Call the shop or check the website or the Facebook Page for weather cancellations and other considerations (like whether or not we’ll be stopping for ice cream!)
Group Ride Locations 2015
Pace: The whole group will break into several smaller groups based on your skill, distance of ride, and how hard you want to ride. On the road, riders ride in what is called a “pace line”. Check out this article from bicycling.com for the basics of road riding pace lines.
Etiquette and Skills: On the road, you may see potholes or other obstacles. Some riders will point downward at the obstacle to inform the riders behind them. Pass on the message. Stay close to the person in front of you to avoid an “accordion” spread to the line of bikers, but far enough away that that you could stop or change direction to avoid an accident or obstacle in front. The group will stop at major forks in the trail or road. Always be sure to communicate the direction of a turn to the person behind you. You can point or call out, “left!” for example. This is a no-drop ride, so be sure that you can see the person in front and behind you. We aren’t going to leave anyone in the woods or out on the road.
Fashion: Helmets are always “in”. Other than head gear, wear whatever fashion suits you, but you may want to consider padded shorts/leggings, padded gloves, and a sweater to leave in your car or at the shop for afterward. Some folks like to have sunglasses on the road, and clear or yellow-tinted glasses on the trail.
Food: You may want to bring a light snack for afterward, like an apple, energy bar, etc, and a bottle or two of water.
Group rides are held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Most are mountain bike rides, held at different local trails (and even on some great people’s personal trails!), while others are road rides. Call the shop or check the website or the Facebook Page for weather cancellations and other considerations (like whether or not we’ll be stopping for ice cream!)
Group Ride Locations 2015
Pace: The whole group will break into several smaller groups based on your skill, distance of ride, and how hard you want to ride. On the road, riders ride in what is called a “pace line”. Check out this article from bicycling.com for the basics of road riding pace lines.
Etiquette and Skills: On the road, you may see potholes or other obstacles. Some riders will point downward at the obstacle to inform the riders behind them. Pass on the message. Stay close to the person in front of you to avoid an “accordion” spread to the line of bikers, but far enough away that that you could stop or change direction to avoid an accident or obstacle in front. The group will stop at major forks in the trail or road. Always be sure to communicate the direction of a turn to the person behind you. You can point or call out, “left!” for example. This is a no-drop ride, so be sure that you can see the person in front and behind you. We aren’t going to leave anyone in the woods or out on the road.
Fashion: Helmets are always “in”. Other than head gear, wear whatever fashion suits you, but you may want to consider padded shorts/leggings, padded gloves, and a sweater to leave in your car or at the shop for afterward. Some folks like to have sunglasses on the road, and clear or yellow-tinted glasses on the trail.
Food: You may want to bring a light snack for afterward, like an apple, energy bar, etc, and a bottle or two of water.
Group rides are held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Most are mountain bike rides, held at different local trails (and even on some great people’s personal trails!), while others are road rides. Call the shop or check the website or the Facebook Page for weather cancellations and other considerations (like whether or not we’ll be stopping for ice cream!)
Group Ride Locations 2015
Pace: The whole group will break into several smaller groups based on your skill, distance of ride, and how hard you want to ride. On the road, riders ride in what is called a “pace line”. Check out this article from bicycling.com for the basics of road riding pace lines.
Etiquette and Skills: On the road, you may see potholes or other obstacles. Some riders will point downward at the obstacle to inform the riders behind them. Pass on the message. Stay close to the person in front of you to avoid an “accordion” spread to the line of bikers, but far enough away that that you could stop or change direction to avoid an accident or obstacle in front. The group will stop at major forks in the trail or road. Always be sure to communicate the direction of a turn to the person behind you. You can point or call out, “left!” for example. This is a no-drop ride, so be sure that you can see the person in front and behind you. We aren’t going to leave anyone in the woods or out on the road.
Fashion: Helmets are always “in”. Other than head gear, wear whatever fashion suits you, but you may want to consider padded shorts/leggings, padded gloves, and a sweater to leave in your car or at the shop for afterward. Some folks like to have sunglasses on the road, and clear or yellow-tinted glasses on the trail.
Food: You may want to bring a light snack for afterward, like an apple, energy bar, etc, and a bottle or two of water.
Group rides are held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Most are mountain bike rides, held at different local trails (and even on some great people’s personal trails!), while others are road rides. Call the shop or check the website or the Facebook Page for weather cancellations and other considerations (like whether or not we’ll be stopping for ice cream!)
We interrupt our regularly scheduled Wednesday Night Shop Ride to bring you a Flat Tire & Maintenance Clinic!
WHEN: July 15th, 2015 ~ 6:30pm
Group Ride Locations 2015
Pace: The whole group will break into several smaller groups based on your skill, distance of ride, and how hard you want to ride. On the road, riders ride in what is called a “pace line”. Check out this article from bicycling.com for the basics of road riding pace lines.
Etiquette and Skills: On the road, you may see potholes or other obstacles. Some riders will point downward at the obstacle to inform the riders behind them. Pass on the message. Stay close to the person in front of you to avoid an “accordion” spread to the line of bikers, but far enough away that that you could stop or change direction to avoid an accident or obstacle in front. The group will stop at major forks in the trail or road. Always be sure to communicate the direction of a turn to the person behind you. You can point or call out, “left!” for example. This is a no-drop ride, so be sure that you can see the person in front and behind you. We aren’t going to leave anyone in the woods or out on the road.
Fashion: Helmets are always “in”. Other than head gear, wear whatever fashion suits you, but you may want to consider padded shorts/leggings, padded gloves, and a sweater to leave in your car or at the shop for afterward. Some folks like to have sunglasses on the road, and clear or yellow-tinted glasses on the trail.
Food: You may want to bring a light snack for afterward, like an apple, energy bar, etc, and a bottle or two of water. …And of course, some money for a bit of ice cream this week!
Group rides are held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Most are mountain bike rides, held at different local trails (and even on some great people’s personal trails!), while others are road rides. Call the shop or check online for weather cancellations and other considerations (like whether or not we’ll be stopping for ice cream!)