View from Panorama, Old Town Negaunee

Looking south from the Panorama Trail, Old Town Negaunee.

Revenge is Sweet, but still hurts

The boys from The Bike Shop in Houghton had some new ideas for the Miner's Revenge layout this year which eliminated the direct climb up the Greenland Twp. ski hill and added additional single track lengthening the course by a mile. Two loops, 12-miles, doesn't seem like much of a race but by the time you complete the first lap it leaves you wondering how so much can be packed into such a tight loop. And competing in the 4-lap event is beyond my scope of comprehension. The sane ones to me are the riders with DNFs, but then again I grew up in Newberry before the hospital closed.

The Miner's Revenge ranks as one of my favorites. It's not a traditional XC race by any means. It takes grit, determination and some luck just to finish. For those who take home the hardware it is truly a season's accomplishment. I'll throw in my entry fee as long as the event exists just to get the chance to race underground.

Race Event Web Site: Miner's Revenge

Full Race Results: Superior Timing

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