Miner's Revenge Mountain Bike Race Kicks @$$ (specifically mine)

The Miner's Revenge lived up to its name as around 100 racers converged at the Adventure Mining Company in Greenland, Ontonagon County. It was tough! Over a 1100' of climb per lap. Tight technical descents and lots of loose rock. But at the end everyone loved it. A few boys from Ishpeming said it was the way they liked it and reminded them of home.

The course was relatively short. Only a 5-mile lap. But what was packed in that five miles was a Copper Harbor Fat Tire course on steroids. The highlight of the race was the Adventure Mine section where racers were treated to a half-mile section of trail underground, lights were mandatory.

There were no winners just finishers. But for those who came in the top three of each race (men's and women's) here they are:
Men's Short Race

1. Matt Belic 0:56:46.5
2. Mark Nyholm 0:56:59.8
3. Patrick Szubielak 1:00:37.4

Women's Short Race

1. Kelly Johnson 1:19:44.0
2. Rachel Chard 1:29:02.4
3. Amy Amman 1:31:08.2

Men's Long Race

1. Tom Carpenter 1:44:12.0
2. Matthew Tingstad 1:50:22.0
3. Paul Belknap 1:51:24.3

Women's Long Race

1. Andrea Matter 1:41:46.3
2. Chelsey MacNeill 1:49:19.3
3. Sarah Lukas 1:54:57.3
   

Thanks Caleb for taking the pics and helping to put this race together. Good job to all involved!