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NEWS FLASH - SEPT. 30
The King Copper Motel in Copper Harbor has reserved a block of 15 rooms for the Keweenaw Cup on Oct. 11 for a flat rate of $69. The rooms have 2 double beds and the price is the same regardless of the number of people staying in each room.
According to Sam Raymond, it looks like it may be a fairly busy weekend in Copper Harbor. He recommends that anyone who doesn't yet have a room do so soon.
To make a reservation at the King Copper, call 800-833-2470 or 906-289-4214. You should identify themself as a part of the cyclocross race to receive the flat rate special.
While Saturday's cx race will be held at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, the evening's festivities will take place down in town (at The Pines), within walking distance from the King Copper Motel. Sunday's race will be held in the MTU trails in Houghton.
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The Red Jacket Blue Sky Health Cycling Team is proud to present the first annual Keweenaw Cup Cyclocross Race. Held in conjunction with the UPCROSS Points Series*, the October 11 and 12, 2008 event brings cyclocross racing to the Keweenaw for the first time. Prizes to be awarded to overall weekend champions in three classes.
Schedule of Events
Day 1, Oct. 11: Top of the World Smackdown
Location: Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, Copper Harbor, MI
Cost: $20** (includes post race dinner and social gathering; additional meal tickets available $10/person. Proceeds to benefit the Copper Harbor Trails Club.)
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| Category |
Start Time |
Duration |
| Youth (under 12) |
1:00 PM |
20 minutes + 1 lap |
| Women (all) |
1:45 PM |
30 minutes + 1 lap |
| B + Single Speed Men |
2:30 PM |
30 minutes + 1 lap |
| A Men |
3:15 PM |
45 minutes + 1 lap |
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Dinner: 6:00pm, The Pines in Copper Harbor
Lodging: Racers wishing to spend the night in Copper Harbor are encouraged to make advanced reservations at one of the many motels, cabins or campgrounds available in town. For lodging information, please refer to the official Copper Harbor web site. |
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| Category |
Start Time |
Duration |
| Youth (under 12) |
11:00 AM |
20 minutes + 1 lap |
| Women (all) |
11:45 PM |
30 minutes + 1 lap |
| B + Single Speed Men |
12:30 PM |
30 minutes + 1 lap |
| A Men |
1:15 PM |
45 minutes + 1 lap |
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Awards to follow the men's A race. |
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* Double UPCROSS Points Series points up for grabs for each race!!!
**Entry fees for the Keweenaw Cup races are included with the $50 entry fee for the entire UPCROSS Points Series. Visit the KMK web site for details and registration form.
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For further information, please contact Chris Schmidt ( 906.370.1997). |
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