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About the Cup
The Red Jacket Cycling Team is proud to present the seventh annual Keweenaw Cup Cyclocross Race, a two-day cyclocross extravaganza! Held in conjunction with the UPCROSS Points Series. The October 17 and 18, 2015, event again brings cyclocross racing to the Keweenaw. Prizes to be awarded to overall weekend champions in five classes.
All races are citizen races; a USA Cycling license is NOT required.
Both days of racing will again be contested in Copper Harbor, situated at the very top of Michigan. But this year, we’re flipping the venues around: Saturday’s Downtown Hoedown in “downtown” Copper Harbor, Sunday’s Top of the World Smackdown will be held at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, .
Racers, spectators friends and family are encouraged to make a weekend of the race and consider spending a night or two at one of the fine establishments in downtown Copper Harbor. Post-race festivities will again be held in downtown Copper Harbor. Stay tuned for details.
Proceeds from the Keweenaw Cup will benefit the Copper Harbor Trails Club, the organization responsible for the incredible network of mountain bike trails etched into the tip of the Keweenaw. It takes time and money to build the trails and acquire the land the trails are built on. And this is the Red Jacket Cycling Team’s contribution to protecting, preserving and expanding the trails.
Cyclocross?
Not sure what cyclocross is? Races are fast and furious – 30 minutes for women, kids and beginners; 45 minutes for expert men. Riders typically use modified road bikes – cantilever brakes and knobby tires, though any type of bike will work. Races are run over a short lap course (~1 miles) – so there’s plenty of opportunity for cheering and jeering from spectators. There are barriers that need to be run over, single track that has to be navigated, sand traps, mud holes, grass, dirt, pavement. The worse the weather the better. It’s hard to understand unless you’ve done it – and once you’ve done it you still won’t understand it, but you won’t be able to stop doing it. The sport is huge in Europe and has grown incredibly fast in the US in the past 5 or so years. Even in the U.P. Here’s a video that might shed some light on the sport for you:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWxuDZL_420. Learn more over at wikipedia.
The Races
Saturday, October 17, 2015: Downtown Hoedown
We’ll again be racing through downtown Copper Harbor, swinging through the park near the community center and venturing out into Clyde’s Field.
Sunday, October 18, 2015: Top of the World Smackdown
Smoother and faster than Saturday’s race, but with plenty of climbing.
The Prizes
This year, the Keweenaw Cup will be awarding prizes handcrafted by local artisians to the top three finishers of the women’s A and B and men ‘s A, B and C classes. Competitors must race both days to be eligible for awards. No kids races this year, but they’re more than welcome to race with in the B or C class.
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Location: Downtown Copper Harbor, MI
Cost: $20** (includes post race dinner and social gathering; additional meal tickets available $10/person; max. $20/family up to 4. Proceeds to benefit the Copper Harbor Trails Club.)
Category Start time Duration
Women B / Men C 1:00pm 30 minutes
Women A / Men B 1:45pm 30 minutes
Men A 2:30pm 45 minutes
Dinner: 6:00pm, Mariner North
Music to continue at Zik’s with Frank and da Beans!
Lodging: Racers wishing to spend the night in Copper Harbor are encouraged to make advanced reservations. Please refer to the Lodging page for details.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Location: Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, Copper Harbor.
Cost: $10; proceeds to benefit the Copper Harbor Trails Club
Category Start time Duration
Women B / Men C 12:00pm 30 minutes
Women A / Men B 12:45pm 30 minutes
Men A 1:30pm 45 minutes
Awards to follow men’s A race.
Registration
Registration is available day of the race: $30 for two days of racing ($20 for Saturday only; $10 for Sunday only). Saturday’s fee includes a pasta dinner and music.
Contact
Questions or need more information? E-mail Chris Schmidt or call 906.370.1997.
Get your costume and your running shoes ready for the 2015 Muck Run!
The annual Muck Run at the Michigan Tech Trails will take place Saturday, October 31, 2015, at 10 am. The 5K trail race through mud, muck, and mire (maybe even snow) benefits the Michigan Tech men’s and women’s cross country team and Nordic ski team. Pre-registration is available by downloading and mailing the info/registration form (postmarked by October 22) or the morning of the race (for an addiontal $2). Short sleeve race t-shirts are included with registration for the first 60 registrants (size dependent on availability).
Support the Copper Country Ski Tigers by selling or swapping your used nordic ski equipment and apparel at the annual Nordic Ski Swap on Saturday October 31st, between 10:00am and 12:00 pm at the Houghton High School Multi-Purpose Room. A 15% commission is charged on all items to support the team, with a maximum of of a $50 commission per item.
Drop off items: 8:00 am – 9:45 am
Pick-up unsold items: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Do you need more information on joining the team? Visit their website at: http://www.skitigers.org
Registration is open NOW and can be done quickly and easily online.
Annual all-member Swedetown Trails Club meeting with special guest Dr. Bill Short. Short business meeting, all season pass holders are voting members. Our guest will tell the story of a real-life trail rescue from Swedetown Trails. Refreshments and social time to follow. Please join us!
Meet at the Swedetown Chalet at 7pm Friday November 20th, 2015
Share information and the event page through Facebook if you choose.
This is a Free community classic! Have fun at this year’s Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Day, 2015!
– See more at: http://www.portagehealth.org/turkeytrot/#sthash.RSMkNXts.dpuf
Downtown Saturday!
The women at Cross Country Sports are thinking up some specials for this coming Saturday, Small Business Saturday, and along with a few other local businesses, sales and treats especially for the ladies.
About the Event in town:
Together we create the a thriving community.We created “Paint the Town Red Ladies Day ” event to remind people how truly important it is to shop local. As you drive or walk through your town and are frustrated by the lack of choices for shopping remember to not only shop but refer your friends!
Come Fall in Love with Historic Downtown Calumet. Paint the Town Red Ladies Day is coming to Calumet Saturday November 28th! We’re all decked out in red and ready for the holidays with one of a kind gifts, gorgeous art, and stunning ideas for your home.
Enjoy shopping and dining in a warm and relaxed atmosphere in historic downtown Calumet. Gift wrap, chocolate, refreshments, available at many locations. Drawings and prizes, discounts and very special sales are waiting for you.
Come down to downtown Calumet and get in the holiday spirit. Enjoy the tree lighting ceremony and a visit with Santa at the Vertin Gallery. There will be live music and carolers walking around and it is also First Friday so many of the downtown shops will be open late for shopping and art galleries with new artists’ work.
All skiers!
Special yoga workshop just for cross country skiers. Focusing on stretching and strengthening the muscles used in cross country skiing so you can improve your flexibility and balance. Try it out! Adding yoga to your routine can bring extra enjoyment to your winter season on the trails.
In the upper level of the Swedetown Chalet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 5th. Fee is $10 and preregistration is required. No previous yoga experience is needed. Bring a mat, blanket or floor pad to the session.
Send your name, email & phone number to: instructor Leah Tollefson (email to: swedetown.event@gmail.com). Note: We need a minimum number of pre-registered skiers to hold this workshop – check http://www.KeweenawTrails.com for announcements.
Come out to the Orpheum Theater & Studio Pizza to support the Maasto Hiihto/Churning Rapids trails! The money raised will be used for maintenance and building of the bridges in the gorgeous Swedetown Creek gorge. Featured music: Uncle Floyd (a Pink Floyd cover band) and Wingnuts with the singing Sheriff Ron Lahti.
Doors open at 7:00pm on Saturday December 5th at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock, MI. More information and ticket prices at the Facebook Event Page
Visit Santa at Rowe Furniture 11am-1pm, enjoy live music by the Clown Band, and have fun at a Copper Dog sponsored event and enjoy dog sled rides at Agassiz Park with free hot dogs, coffee and hot cocoa at Pavilion.