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The Road is Calling

The road race season in Michigan kicked off in April with Spring Training Series Races in Ann Arbor and Waterford and the Ciociaro Can Am Challenge Series in Windsor. Now that roadies are all warmed up, it's time to stretch their legs in some good old-fashioned road and criterium racing. In the coming weeks road cyclists can look forward to the Grattan Race Series kick-off, the Cone Azalia Classic road race, the Tour of Kensington Valley, the Priority Health Tour De Leelanau, the Tour De Gaslight Criterium and in June, a race that is quickly becoming a favorite among all racers, citizen and professional alike - The Superior Bike Fest in Marquette.

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Bad News, Good News, More Questions

I just received a grim e-mail to end an otherwise unremarkable day. The subject line read "Ryan Shay Autopsy Released."

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Going Clubbing

I don't remember exactly when I joined my first running club, but I have vivid memories of the club itself. It was the Ann Arbor (Michigan) Track Club, and someone I'd met at a race must have persuaded me to attend a track workout.

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Killer Intervals

Spring is here—time to defrost those legs. After hours of winter base miles, cyclists can start getting serious with short, intense intervals sessions targeted at addressing weaknesses and honing strengths.

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Summer Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Set for U.P.

Written by: Peggy Herron
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Posted: Wednesday, 07 May 2008

 Women seeking the opportunity to improve their outdoor skills are invited to register for the 11th annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, set for May 30-June 1 in Big Bay, 30 miles north of Marquette.

The program will be held at BayCliff Health Camp, a universally accessible facility, located in a picturesquewooded setting overlooking Lake Superior.  

Sponsored by the Michigan Departmentof Natural Resources, this program offers instruction in more than two dozenkinds of outdoor activities, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking,mountain biking, boating, birding, ORV/ATV use, GPS and map and compass, andseveral styles of shooting sports. Instructors provide basic and advancedinstruction tailored to the participant's individual ability.

The $175 registration fee includesall food and lodging, as well as most equipments and supplies (except as notedin the registration materials). Participants will be housed in a dorm-stylefacility with numerous amenities, including a pool, sauna, tennis courts,hiking and biking trails, and easy access to Lake Superior.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshopsare for women, 18 and older, who wish to learn outdoor skills in a relaxed,noncompetitive atmosphere. The U.P. BOW program also includes special eveningprograms, such as individual kayaking instruction in the pool after hours,fishing trips, group bonfires and more.

Early registration is recommended.Class information and registration materials are available here. For more information,contact Ann Wilson or Sharon Pitz at the DNR office in Marquette at906-228-6561 or e-mail wilsoann@michigan.gov or pitzs@michigan.gov.

Many other outdoors programs for women are scheduled this year across Michigan. To learn more about these additional opportunities, check the BOW Web site or contact Lynn Marla at 517-241-2225 or send her an e-mail.

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