It's that time of year again and I'm not talking about the weather. There's now less than 48 hours until one of the largest mountain bike races in North America takes place in Northern Michigan… ICEMAN. The race 27 miles long starts in Kalkaska and finishes on the East side of Traverse City and winds through the Pere Marquette State Forest. For myself and many others this is a must do annual event, and marks the end of another racing season. The race itself is a top notch event, but I think it is the atmosphere of the race and the race weekend that most people enjoy. The atmosphere is very chill and most of the racers are out to have a good time. Don't get me wrong, it's still a race and myself and others aren't there racing for second place. I'm looking forward to the trip up north this year with Mike, Taylor, Joe and myself, we will be staying with John Spaulding and his family. I was fortunate this year to join John and his son Evan along with Mike, Taylor and Joe on their annual trip to West Virginia for some Camping, White Water Rafting, and some killer Mountain Biking. I'm looking forward to that trip again next year. I am hoping that we all have a great race this year; although I hear Taylor won't be racing due to a hand injury. It's too bad, I had my money on him winning the expert 15-18 division. Mike and I have not had the best of luck the past couple years with flat tires, broken chains, crashes, etc… I am hoping that this 2007 Iceman will be our year for a mechanical free race. Stay tuned for the 2007 Iceman Race Report.
