Great Deer Chase Information

Saturday, August 20, 2011

The Great Deer Chase showcases the Swedetown Recreation Area trail system, better known for skiing. Proceeds will support the continued creation and maintenance of mountain bike trails at Swedetown as well as a bike park within the Village of Calumet.

Course

The 15- and 27-mile races start at 10 a.m. at the Calumet Colosseum.

The roll-out proceeds through downtown Calumet and onto two-track at Swedetown. The short course is 15 miles and the long course is 27 miles in length. Both courses are one lap only and revised from 2010. We have eliminated the Adventure Trail from the short course and added a bit more climbing in the long course.

There is one aid station at the 10-mile point for both races. The long course will pass by the same station seven miles later.

The long course features the official U.P. Single Speed Championship.To compete for this honor, you must compete in the long course and ride a single speed. To the winner goes a trophy and bragging rights for an entire year! There are men's and women's open divisions.

The Youth Race Course

The youth races will start at 2:00 pm, in the finish area, on Oak Street between 5th and 6th Streets (in front of Cross Country Sports). There is a 3-mile race for those youth ages 10-and-under and a 5 -mile race for those 11-14 years old. Most of this race is doubletrack and the finish is also on Oak Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Parents are encouraged to ride with younger racers. Please remember to yield to faster racers and do not hamper or impede others or your child may be disqualified. Younger racers may compete in the 5-mile race but will be registered in the 12-and-under category for awards.

Other Events and Amenities

The Heritage Celebration events will be going on in Agassiz Park (near the start area) featuring games, music and food. The awards ceremony will follow at 4:00 pm, after the conclusion of the Youth Races, on Oak Street in front of Cross Country Sports.

Changing rooms and showers are located in the basement of the Calumet Colosseum (Red Jacket Road near Fourth). Please use the door on the West side of the building for access.