Miner's Revenge Mountain Bike Race

Underground Mountain Bike Race
through the historic Adventure Copper Mine
Greenland, MI in the Western Upper Peninsula

July 10, 2010 at 11 am

 Mountain bike race at the Adventure Mine

The Miner's Revenge is a unique and challenging race through the Adventure Mine and around the site on the surface. The race loop will be approximately four miles with multiple loops for different classes. The underground portion is approximately a half mile and there are NO lights underground so riders must provide their own. A quality headlamp should suffice.

Registration

Early registration is $25 through Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
Registration after June 30, will be $35.
On-site registration July 9 and 10, 2010
Online registration at
www.active.com will be coming soon.

 

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 9, 2010
- Free camping available to registered racers
- 4:00 pm - 8 pm: registration
- 6:00 pm: course preride (lights required!)
- 9:00 pm: bon fiire

Saturday, July 10, 2009
- 8:00 am - 10 am: registration
- 11:00 am: race start
- 2:00 pm: awards

 

Race Details:

Steep climbs, rolling singletrack, fun descents, and riding with bats. The race takes place at the Adventure Mine in Greenland, MI. Part of the 5 mile lap is through the mine. Lights will be required. Because of the total darkness a GOOD headlamp is necessary.The race comes in two flavors: long and short. The short course is approximately 10 miles in length; the long course approximately 20 miles.

Camping info:

Free camping is available on-site to registered racers and their family and no additional charge. Camping is on the primitive side, however porta-poties and water will be available.

Watch some footage from the race course as seen on our local television network WLUC TV6.

 

For Additional Information visit www.minersrevenge.com

  The Adventure Mine is co-sponsoring the race with The Bike Shop in Houghton, MI.

 

Adventure Mining Company Home Page

 

Adventure Mining Company
12 Miles East of Ontonagon - off M-38
Greenland, Michigan 49929
Phone: 906-883-3371
E-Mail mportfleet@yahoo.com