In a mere two days, over 300 racers will descend upon the Keweenaw to attack the 2008 Chain Drive Festival. Its always great to talk to the racers before and after the event. Its also amazing how expectations and race outcome vary as people find out that when we say "no whining", we mean it. Lots of climbing, lots of rock, lots of singletrack (esp. in the 32 mile)...yes we love that the Chain Drive is true mountain biking.
Many people may not realize it, but the Chain Drive also serves other purposes. The Chain Drive is all about raising funds for the trails that we can to play on all year round. The CD has donated to the Swedetown land acquisition, purchased tools, and more. Prior to the event, the trail preparations also help to get the trails ready for riding. This year a beaver instigated the addition of new trail because it's dam helped to flood the traditional race route...result, more singletrack. Do we like beavers? Well maybe this time. So go ride, support the trails...
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