Ride the Keweenaw

It's time for the second annual Ride the Keweenaw Weekend!  Meant to highlight the great mountain bike trails in the Keweenaw, this event covers three days and four trail systems.  The weekend kicks off Friday, with the IMBA Great Lakes Mountain Bike Summit at the Mountain Lodge up in Copper Harbor.  This is your chance to network with national and regional trail advocates, and learn more about trail development through out the Keweenaw.  Saturday sees three rides starting at the Tech Trails in the morning, Churning Rapids around lunch and Swedetown in the afternoon.  We finish up Sunday back in Copper Harbor.  Guided group rides for all levels will be available at all locations.  Registration is required for Friday's Summit and Sunday's fundraising dinner, but ALL OTHER EVENTS ARE FREE TO PARTICIPANTS.   There will also be plenty clinics, music and socializing all weekend long so check the schedule below for more details.  If you want to ride but are not sure how to get there, take advantage of our event map below with directions to, and trail maps of all the riding locations.  

Friday May 27, Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, Copper Harbor, MI

• 11:00am - 4:30pm: IMBA Great Lakes MTB Summit at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge (cost $15 includes lunch*)
• For Summit registration visit www.imba.com
• 4:30pm: Group Ride from the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
• 7:30pm: Social Gathering Mariner North, Copper Harbor (attendees on own for food & drink)

Saturday, May 28 at Various Venues


• 9:00am: Ride the Keweenaw – Michigan Tech Trails - Houghton (Guided Group Rides)
• 
10:00am: Trail Builders Unite! At Keweenaw Mtn. Lodge (bag lunch $5)
• 
 11:00am: Aaron Rogers and Chris Bernhardt, Advanced Trail 
School including Use of Mechanized Equipment
• 
12:00pm: Ride the Keweenaw - Churning Rapids - Hancock (Guided Group Rides)
• 
3:00pm: Ride the Keweenaw – Swedetown Trails - Calumet (Guided Group Rides)

• 7:00pm: Live music headlined by "On the Fritz", micro-brews and socializing in the Copper Harbor Park



Sunday, May 29 at Copper Harbor

• 
10:00am: Demo Day in Copper Harbor Park (KAC Shuttle available at a discounted rate)

• 10:00am: Trek Women's MTB Skill Clinic in Copper Harbor Park
• 
1:00pm: Ride the Keweenaw – Copper Harbor (Guided Group Rides)

• 6:00pm: Social Hour at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

• 7:00pm: Fundraising Dinner at Keweenaw Mountain Lodge (cost $35*)
• -Mike Van Abel, IMBA Executive Director as Opening Speaker
• -Event supports Copper Harbor Trails Club - Keweenaw Point Trail Project

*Registration required for Friday's Summit and Sunday's Fundraising Dinner, visit www.imba.com to register.  All other events are free to participants!

Area Lodging and Accommodations info

www.copperharbor.org and www.keweenaw.info

Summit Weekend Campground: The Copper Harbor Trails Club (CHTC) has reserved 50 spaces in the Organization Campground at nearby Fort Wilkins State Park from May 27-29 for the Great Lakes MTB Summit/ Ride the Keweenaw participants, families and friends. Space is available on a first come, first served basis and is limited to tent sites only (Campers & RV's must register and pay at the State Park for standard, public campsites). $2.50 per person, per night includes access to restrooms and showers--a Recreational Passport or MotorVehicle Permit is required for entry thru the State Park for an additional fee, although no limit on the number of people per vehicle. Reservations and payment can be made on behalf of the CHTC at the Keweenaw Adventure Company in Copper Harbor--(906) 289-4303 or info@keweenawadventure.com