Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Michigan Tech Trails"
Michigan’s Top Five Mountain Bike Trail Systems
There are some trails systems that I just have to ride, every year. The following are my top five. Mind you, this is my opinion, so don’t get your panties in a bunch if your favorite trail isn’t on the list, or you don’t like the order. Check my previous post, Top 5 Michigan Trails for the trails I judged and the criteria I used. No. 5. Highland Recreation Area Highland is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Trail Reviews
Return to Tech
Having arrived in Houghton on Tuesday, I had to take the mountain bike out for a spin. After two hours of packing my belongings and loading them into the U-Haul, I decided to leave my downtown-Houghton hotel to ride up the hill to Michigan Tech’s Student Development Complex (SDC) where I could pop into Outer Loop at the Michigan Tech Trails. Michigan Tech’s Outer Limits is one of my favorite singletrack trails in the entire … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Abuse and Personal Records
I’ve been blessed with a body that responds very well to abuse inflicted, by me, on it. It might be due to the fact that this has been going on since I moved to the Keweenaw in 2006. I think, after consistent abuse, the body learns to quickly repair itself and add a little oomph in the process. Maybe it’s just my body. Maybe I’m destined to be a superhero and none of us are wise to that, yet. The inspiration for all of this jibber jabber is today’s skate skiing workout. I spent a little time at work, then a little time at school, and I wanted to spend a lot more time in my comfortable bed. Bed happens to be one of my … Read entire article »
Filed under: Skate Skiing
How I Work
I know how I work. I’ve got myself figured out. Even though I’ve achieved this, I find it kind of odd how often I forget. Yesterday is a great example. It was a beautiful, quiet day in Houghton. I decided to head over to the Michigan Tech Trails to start my skate ski at the Nara Park trailhead. I knew I was capable of skiing these loops because I did it last week. It has been a week. Uh, oh. I followed last week’s route heading up and down the you’ve got to be kidding me hills. That thought was still with me. The difference is that the snow was crusty, a little rutted from previous skiers, and really fast. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Skate Skiing
It’s a Good Day
I was sitting at the KBC chatting with an old acquaintance and having a great time drinking my brew. My “I’m only have one” turned into two. Copper Harbor Amanda ran over and was a bit surprised to see me because I was supposed to be in Copper Harbor. I held up my glass and said, “I’m packing!” What’s really cool is that everyone I saw and knew there was having a good time. It was a good day for all of us, and “it’s a good day” was being repeated by several people. It truly is a good day. It’s about time. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lifestyle
UP Cyclocross Series a Huge Success
The following is an article I wrote for the Red Jacket Cycling Team web site. *** Tourist Park, Marquette, October 19, 2008 The UP Cyclocross Series regular season met its end this past weekend at Tourist Park in Marquette. Riders of all abilities lined up at the start for an anaerobic sprint that is as much a battle of the minds as it is a true test of physical strength and speed. The UP Cyclocross Series is a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cyclocross
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
Therapy
Most students are relieved when Friday rolls around. Their busy, weekly schedules come to an end. Saturday brings free time – time to play, time to catch up on homework, time to just do nothing. Things are a little different for me. With Saturday and Sunday comes more time already spent. I have a lot of reading to do over the weekend, but my obligations and commitments are presenting a bit of an obstacle. Throw in finding time to ride, and time management turns into a jigsaw puzzle. I’m not very good at those. Today, I woke up to a bright, beautiful morning. I was quite pleased to see the sun shining and the temperature quite near to 70 degrees F. One … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Inspired By Cyclocross
I set out for my very first fall commute with my cross tires. I wasn’t quite sure how long it would take me to get to class and it didn’t help that I was running late, anyway. It’s funny how a chronically late person can continue to run late even though he or she prepares in advance to make it all run smoothly. There is a learning curve, indeed. Yesterday, I swapped my road tires for my Maxxis Locust CX tires. First, let me state that these tires came with my Kona Jake the Snake and they are the only cross tire I’ve had the pleasure of using. Therefore, I am absolutely no authority on cross tires. My commute to school was a bit slower, which is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cycling
Decapitations, Scalpings, and Flat Tires
My rides and races are usually quite uneventful. Aside from a few loose skewers, I haven’t had any issues for a while. I haven’t even had a flat since last summer. I decided to ride my bike to the Michigan Tech Trails, today. I planned to be gone for four hours and decided it was best to prepare for the worst. I had my usual little bag packed with: * Multi-tool * Spare tube * … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
