Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Keweenaw"
Keweenaw Serenity—A Photo Essay
Deuce, loyal dog of my friends’ Aaron and Amanda, is part of the Copper Harbor trail crew. Apparently, he thought my packing of the Pathfinder was his cue to get ready for trail day. Copper Harbor. Copper Harbor. Lake Medora. Lake Medora. Portage Lift Bridge—Houghton-Hancock, Michigan. … Read entire article »
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Keweenaw Cup—Life is Too Short to Drink Bad Beer
I safely arrived in Houghton for the cyclocross race at the Michigan Tech Trails. I readied myself for the race and pre-rode the course. As the women were lining up for our race, I headed to the port-a-john. By the time I got in, got out, and started heading toward the start line, the women’s race took off. “Hmmm…” I thought. “I don’t have to race, now!” I know—that’s … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cyclocross
The Keweenaw Cup – Day One
Image by Chris Schmidt. My hope of being inspired became a realization this weekend. Friday, I was invited on a night ride in Copper Harbor and turned that down in favor of a mighty filling dinner that my friend, Amanda, and I made. We chased it with some Cabernet Sauvignon and mocha cheesecake. THAT was followed by plenty of beer. Saturday commenced the festivities for the Keweenaw Cup – the two-day cyclocross event split … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cyclocross
Autumn Color – A Photo Essay
Michigan Technological University. Overlooking Michigan Technological University. Portage Lift Bridge, Houghton-Hancock. Michigan Tech campus and Houghton from a distance. Houghton County. Houghton County. Houghton County. Houghton County. *** Today’s Menu I am going to resume recording my food intake on Monday. … Read entire article »
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My World Comes Tumbling Down
. . . at least it seemed that way this morning. I’m currently trying to determine which phase of grief I am in. It is in my nature to simply be shocked. My reaction in that state is usually a gasp followed by silence followed by a mind fervently trying to work out a solution. Currently, I’m not quite ready to work towards that solution. I think I am in denial. I think I am trying to avoid the fact that this harsh reality even came into my life. This morning, I checked my financial aid account for Michigan Tech. I noticed that my private loan had been canceled. *GASP* *SHOCK* *SEVERELY PISSED OFF DI* Most of my clothes were in the washing machine, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lifestyle
Race Pace
Sunday Trail Day It’s the week before Christmas . . . er, Fat Tire, and I have the anticipation that a child would have for presents. I have a great week planned, and it has started off properly, considering the climactic event. Yesterday was the weekly Copper Harbor trail day. I showed up early to assist Rachel with providing breakfast for the trail crew, then I headed out with Sam, Sam, and Ann for some pre-race trail cleanup. Last year, this highly motivated kid and his mom showed up for trail day. We all remember them because the kid’s name is Sam, just like Keweenaw Adventure Sam, and they were working together building new trail. I was surprised to see Sam and his mother join us, again. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Bikes, Berries, and Bugs
As mountain bikers, it is imperative that we eat. Well, it’s imperative that anyone eat, but we need more energy than some, or many. Pat arranged a Copper Harbor Fat Tire pre-ride for this morning. I started the day off right by making some buckwheat pancakes topped with raspberries picked in my yard and Upper Peninsula maple syrup. Yum. Let me tell you – yum. I drank some iced tea as … Read entire article »
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Please Apply, Again!
Yesterday’s IMBA classroom work was quite interesting. Today, we applied what we learned. We built a trail on Michigan Nature Association property attaching to the Garden Brook multi-use trail. The results were interesting. The trail crew. I say interesting, because our IMBA trail crew was quite surprised. Let’s consider the facts: 50 people, quite possibly the largest trail school, ever, and the largest this year, showed up; We are the only trail crew they’ve seen … Read entire article »
IMBA Ride
Kelly and Collins Bishop are visiting the Keweenaw to conduct the IMBA Trail School in Copper Harbor, this weekend. Forty-five to fifty people will be attending this workshop. Kelly and Collins arrived last night and began their introductory tour of the Keweenaw trails this morning. They had a morning ride at Michigan Tech and an evening ride and potluck with the Keweenaw cyclists this evening at Churning Rapids. “These are great trails,” and “this has great flow” were often heard from Collins throughout the evening. They head up to the Swedetown trails in Calumet, tomorrow morning, for a nice, flowy ride followed by a spectacular lunch at the Michigan House. Tomorrow morning, I will finish my packing and grocery shopping, and head up to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Copper Harbor – A Photo Essay
Seagulls on a cool, calm day. The rest of those seagulls hanging out on the docks in Copper Harbor. Where Hunter’s Point meets Porter’s Island. Geese floating around the Isle Royale/Keweenaw Adventure Company kayaking dock. Geese thinking I’m going to feed them. Making a splash. Nelson showing off his cool stroke. Paddling along the edge of the Harbor. Kayaker waiting to begin the group paddle back to Hunter’s Point. Sunset paddle on the 4th of July. Sunset paddle. Sun setting beyond Copper Harbor. … Read entire article »
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