Keweenaw Cup Cyclocross Oct. 15-16
The Keweenaw Cup Cyclocross Race, a two-day cyclocross extravaganza, is scheduled for October 15-16, 2011, in Copper Harbor. The event includes the “downtown hoedown” on Saturday, and the “top of the world smackdown” Sunday at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.
All races are citizen races; a USA Cycling license is NOT required. Prizes to be awarded to overall weekend champions in five classes.
Post-race festivities will again be held in downtown Copper Harbor. Proceeds from the Keweenaw Cup will benefit the Copper Harbor Trails Club, the organization responsible for the incredible network of mountain bike trails around Copper Harbor and the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.
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 mile), 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.
For details on the event, see www.keweenawcup.com
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