Cycling
As Michigan natives and mountain bike enthusiasts, it seems right to start our “Best MTB Destinations Series” by highlighting Marquette and Ishpeming! In the MTB world this area is famous for races like Marji Gesick and Ore to Shore and terrain that is very different than the usual flow trails we have in the lower…
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Training is one of the least glamorous parts of competition, but any athlete will tell you that what you put in is what you get out. We’re always tweaking our training routine and trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Everyone is different in how they approach training, so we’re going to talk…
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I had a really good Iceman this year. I was quite a bit worried about my hands and the rain but thanks to my friend Miguel he gave me some cleaning gloves which were the perfect solution! I was able to keep my normal gloves dry and they are extremely tacky so I never lost…
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You’re never done learning about yourself and growing! Iceman Cometh Challenge has come and gone! Many highs and a few lows. That is racing! That is challenging yourself! That is pushing on! That is finishing the job! 12 hours of rain before the race made for an interesting mindset. We love camping at Timber Ridge…
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We love mountain biking in the cooler weather and through the fall colors and getting out on our fat bikes and riding through some crispy snow. With those conditions our wardrobe becomes different to stay warm. Some of our biggest tips to cool weather gear-don’t go too bulky, think layering, and have versatile gear for…
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Summit County Colorado – June 2022 Whenever I visit family and friends in Colorado, I generally seek out a couple destinations to get in some biking. This trip was no different. On the first day, I did some mountain biking on the Peaks Trail between Frisco and Breckenridge (with a little ride up the paved…
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My adventure from this last weekend was up in Wisconsin! My first stop was in La Crosse where Rock Solid trail building built a trail. They packed a ton of trails in a pretty tight area. I did just over 6 miles and had over 1000ft of elevation gain. There were some flow trails, a…
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We know people who have done some pretty crazy races either running or cycling, but we think Jim Trout tops them all! He has competed twice in the Race Across America and he is signed up again for it this year! This is the longest and most grueling race in the world, and attracts racers…
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We love seeing more races pop up across Michigan in different areas! It gives racers the chance to explore new areas and test their grit in different ways! Cedar Blitz is one of those new races. This is their second year putting on this event, but it is already getting a lot of hype in…
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Michigan is home to dozens of Mountain biking trails and races. With so many options, how do you choose where and when to race? Brent Walk, owner of Fun Promotions, LLC., has been organizing and running races for years and many of them have become staples on the race calendar. Fun Promotions has been around…
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