by Jeni Jewell
National “Bike to Work Week”, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, is a great week to join fellow commuters on their two wheeled vehicles during rush hour. This year it’s May 14 through May 18, 2o12
Are you convinced yet? The benefits might persuade you. It’s a great way to get a body moving before heading into the office. People with farther commutes can tack a workout to the beginning and end of their day, leaving the rest of the time for other activities. Let’s face it, helmets make you look cool. It’s easy to find parking. On hot days the ride acts acts as a free air conditioner. You save money on gas. (I’d use that extra cash on a new jersey for this summer.)
Biking just offers so many great incentives for the commuter, one week might not be enough. It might become addictive. Maybe not. Why not give it a try? Oh, and did I mention commuting by bike makes you look younger.
Know an exceptional road ride or super sweet trail in Marquette County? Do you have a photo of you or a friend riding some of the best singletrack in the Midwest? We’d love to hear and see your view of the trails. From May until the last day in August we’ll be giving away free bike goodies each month.
Just click on the “Your View” page to submit your trail review, road ride route, or photo for a chance to win. Submit a video and we’ll enter your name into the drawing twice. Come meet us at the Marquette Bike Jam, in downtown Marquette, during the Crit for a chance to win more cool stuff.
Enjoy the ride.
The Kitchi-mi-kana Cycling Club, is hosting the ”Ride of Silence” in Marquette this Wednesday, May 16 at 7 pm. Riders will take part in the event as one of 319 locations worldwide. The slow-paced ride honors and remembers those who have been injured or killed while cycling. It also brings awareness to the sport, while asking motorists to share the road.
Helmets are mandatory. All levels of riders are welcome to participate. The ride starts from Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette at 7 pm. Riders are asked to show up at 6:45 pm.
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The KMK Cycling Club is hosting an interest night to promote riding bicycles and cycling related events in the Marquette area for the 2012 season.
This free event is open to the public and will be held on March 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Vierling, 119 S. Front Street in Marquette. Appetizers provided.
The public is invited to sign up for KMK membership or renew membership (individual $10; family $15) at the event. Members receive a discount card for local businesses that support the club. KMK Cycling gear will also be for sale.
By Jeni Jewell
The family-fun weekend is packed with rides including downhill, mountain bike and road events, including three kid sized versions. The Speed Jam, a new spin on the traditional criterium, will kick off the weekend in downtown Marquette, with new class designations for both the serious riders, weekend warriors, fat bikes, single speeds and more. The night also offers a music, a Bike Rodeo for kids, a kids crit and screening of the bike film Circulus.
The third race in the “Fit Strip Fat Tire Bike Series” is set for this Wednesday, March 7, 2012. The race, scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. offers a snowy course on one of the beautiful city parks in Marquette. There is no fee for the race, but organizers ask particpants to put money in the pay pole to help pay for grooming, which is done by volunteers. The Fit Strip is groomed for both classic and skate skiing all winter. Thirteen racers competed in the last event in January. Join riders as they battle snow and cold to claim the victory.
Noquemanon World Championship Snow Bike Race Draws Midwest Riders
By Jeni Jewell
Whether for winter recreation, love of cycling, competition or curiosity, the inaugural Noquemanon World Championship Snow Bike Race, a sport ever increasing in popularity, drew a large number of competitors from Michigan and the Midwest to Marquette on Sunday.
Grant battles Simula for Snowbike Win
Noquemanon Trail Network Offers Snow Bike Friendly Trails
by Jeni Jewell
Great news for snow bike riders this winter season. As the new sport is gaining popularity in Marquette County, the Noquemanon Trail Network is responding with desginated trails for snow bikes on the NTN system.
They’re popping up across the region this winter: snow bike races. Organizers of the Marquette General Health System Noquemanon Ski Marathon are joining the action, by offering the first snowbike race on the Noquemanon Trail Network, the Sunday after the Noquemanon Ski Marathon.
The 25k snow bike race gets underway Sunday, January 29th at 10:40 a.m. at the Forestville trail head. For more information on the event and how to register, check out the press release below.
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If you’d like to subscribe to Bike Marquette check out the link below, and have a nice ride!
