Schedule

Ice Cycle Expo

Iceman is proud to present Ice Cycle Expo, a consumer outdoor show held in conjunction with the 2009 Iceman Cometh Challenge mountain bike race on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa.

This year's Ice Cycle Expo will be held in the Tennis Courts along with packet pick-up.

The uniqueness of Ice Cycle Expo is a result of the calendar and that the show occurs on the cusp of the fall/winter season. In addition to bicycles and cycling products, camping equipment, outdoor clothing, car rack systems, and snowshoes will be on display and available for sale.

Last year 27 different sponsors and vendors displayed and/or sold their products over the course of the event weekend! Be sure to check out their booths for swag and the latest product information!

Sales are permitted and encouraged. Sales representatives are encouraged to sell their samples, one of a kinds, closeouts, demos, seconds, and even prototypes that have accumulated in the basement so there will be some wheelin' and dealin' going on!!! Don't miss this once a year buying opportunity!

Iceman Promotions will make a $25 donation to IMBA for each Ice Cycle Expo space sold.

2009 Schedule of Events

Friday, Nov 6, 2009 12:00n - 11:00pm Packet Pick-up Grand Traverse Resort & Spa 12:00n - 11:00pm Concessions Open Grand Traverse Resort & Spa 12:00n - 9:00pm Ice Cycle Expo Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 7:30am - 11:30am Late Iceman Packet Pick-up Downtown Kalkaska 7:30am - 11:30am Late Slush Cup Packet Pick-up Timber Ridge 9:00am ICEMAN START Downtown Kalkaska 9:00am SLUSH CUP START Timber Ridge 10:00am Food Tent opens Timber Ridge 10:00am First Slushie finishes Timber Ridge 10:30am First Iceman finishes Timber Ridge 11:00am First Bus to Kalkaska leaves Timber Ridge 2:30pm ICEMAN START - PROs Downtown Kalkaska 3:15pm SNO-CONE RACE Timber Ridge 4:00pm Pro's Arrive Last Bus to Kalkaska leaves Timber Ridge 6:00pm Ice Capades Awards Party Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

 

Festivities in Kalkaska and the Kalkaska Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast

A batch of new festivities is being cooked up for the starting line in Kalkaska. There will be refreshments, your favorite coffee, entertainment and much more. The Village of Kalkaska wants to say thank you and welcome to Kalkaska to all Icemen race participants, their families, and friends.

There's just nothing like the smell of pancakes, eggs, sausage and coffee to get you going in the morning. And this year, both will be waiting for you within 100 feet from the start line. So if you're super hungry, running late, need to keep warm, or need a double shot of espresso be sure to pay a quick visit to the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast located inside the old village office building, (your race packets will be handed out in the same building). The Kalkaska Kiwanis Club's primary service projects are to support children and community. All the proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast will help fund their efforts on these projects.

Not racing this year? No problem! The Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is open to the cycling and Kalkaska communities and offers a great chance to meet some of the athletes! The Kiwanis breakfast will feature coffee from the Higher Grounds Trading Company and dairy products from the Shetler's Farm.

There will be more information in your packets about all of the activities in Kalkaska! Prior to the race, you can find out all about the festivites on the Village of Kalkaska website, www.kalkaskavillage.com. Welcome to our community!

A Race within the Race

The 2009 Midwest Regional Championship will take place during the Iceman Cometh Challenge. Representative divisional winners from 5 participating states series will be competing to earn the title of Midwest Regional Champion for their teams.

Wisconsin has ridden away the Regional Championship for the last two years so a number of the other teams are working on developing their speed in order to de-throne the gang from the west side of Lake Michigan.

Riders have been battling throughout the summer in their respective state series for the right to represent their state at this year's Iceman. Win your division within the state series and race against the other champions at Iceman. Easy, right? Hardly.

The participating series are:

Wisconsin/Illinois: WORS Series
Ohio: OMBC Series
Indiana: DINO Series
Michigan: Tailwind Series
Kentucky: KYMBA Series

For more information on how to qualify next year contact the following:	Michigan: Robert Linden email: tailwind@tir.com web: www.tailwind.net	Wisconsin/Illinois: Don Edberg email: wors@wors.org web: www.wors.org
Kentucky: Rusty Sohm kypointseries@gmail.com web: www.kymba.org	Indiana: Brian Holhausen email: brian09@dinoseries.com web: www.dinoseries.com	Ohio: Ryan O'Dell email: nolimit@mohican.net web:www.ombc.net

Ice Cross 2009

Fall in Michigan means many things to many people. For some it's the leaves changing colors, for others it's the start of another school year, but for me fall only means one thing; and that's the start of another Cyclocross season. The sport of Cyclocross started in Europe more than a hundred years ago mainly as a way for professional road riders to stay in shape during the off season. Like any new sport, it wasn't long before people were competing with one another and a race season of its own was born. Cyclocross has developed over the years from an off-season training activity to one for specialists who now use road racing and mountain biking as training for "cross". The last decade has seen Cyclocross in the United States grow dramatically as well. With all of the major bicycle companies investing heavily in their Cyclocross bike lines and races throughout the country seeing record turnouts, Cyclocross is bigger than ever and here to stay.

Why has Cyclocross grown in popularity so dramatically and so quickly? Many reasons for sure, but mainly because it appeals to both the road and mountain bike racers in that it combines the best aspects of both into one exciting, yet different sport. A Cyclocross race is also one of the most exciting cycling races for spectators as racers compete on a relatively small one and a half to two mile course giving the audience multiple viewing opportunities each lap to cheer for their favorite rider and maybe even see a crash or two. The cross course itself is what really makes it different than any other bike race. The main components of any cross course are the barriers, which are basically two feet high pieces of wood strategically placed to make the rider dismount from the bike and run a segment of the course before remounting their bike. These obstacles are often placed before a steep hill or a sand or mud pit in order to best challenge the riders. A rider's ability to get through these sections quickly and efficiently are what is needed to really excel in a Cyclorcross race, even more so then pure speed. Another great aspect of cross is that you don't need a cross bike to try it out. I can remember more than a few races trying to keep up with people on mountain bikes, bunny hopping barriers or riding sand pits with ease as I struggled to hold their wheels. From working the pits at the 92' Cyclocross World Championships in Leeds, England to racing the legendary Cross Crusade Series in Portland, Oregon I have watched cross grow over the years and am truly excited to be involved in bringing Cyclocross racing to Northern Michigan. Whether you're a first time crosser or a beer and waffle eating veteran we hope you can join us as we follow the legendary Iceman Cometh Challenge with the first annual Traverse City ICE CROSS at Timber Ridge Resort. For more details you can call (231) 941-7050 or visit our website at www.TwinBaysRacing.com.

In a world of nutrition confusion, NuVal scores all foods to help consumers take charge of health

By: Shari Steinbach, MS RD, Meijer Healthy Living Manager

As more and more Americans look to take charge of their diets and overall health, they often are left confused and frustrated by an overwhelming array of food information and advertising claims. Well-intentioned consumers leave supermarkets with more questions on food nutrition than ever. But now, they'll start getting answers at Meijer.

This year, Meijer launched the NuVal TM Nutritional Scoring System, a revolutionary program that distills complicated nutrition information into a single number. NuVal™ will become another "tool" in the Meijer Healthy Living program where the goal is provide simple solutions for a healthy life.

Developed over a two-year period by Dr. David L. Katz, director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Connecticut and a 12-member team of leading nutrition experts, NuVal's scoring system gives all food a Score between 1 to 100; the higher the score, the higher the nutrition. Meijer currently has fifteen categories scored on the shelf price tags and ultimately, NuVal will guide consumers in every single food purchase at Meijer. Using the NuVal system, consumers will:

• Easily discover the more nutritious products in a store. Consumers wanting to know what cereals (or crackers or cookies) have more nutrition only need to take a look at the NuVal scores and choose the higher number.
• Get more nutrition for their budget, as they can now compare items side-to-side and determine which product offers the better value, not just in price, but in nutrition as well. For instance, consumers may find that some varieties of frozen or canned vegetables score the same as fresh produce on the NuVal scale.
• Be able to better compare name brand to store brand products. In many instances, consumers will learn that a store's private label item is just as nutritious as the more expensive national one.

"Dietary pattern is one of the true pillars of lifelong health, but as people attempt to eat healthier, they are confronted with food packaging and labels that are simply not enough to help them choose wisely. We must empower them to do so," said Dr. Katz. "That means objective, expert, at-a-glance guidance, a GPS system for the modern food supply.

Visitors to the NuVal website (www.nuval.com) can find sample scores in a variety of categories, such as cereal, salty snacks, crackers, pasta, and canned and frozen vegetables. Sample scores include: cereal (Post Shredded Wheat, NuVal Score 91); seafood (Atlantic salmon, NuVal Score 87); or even cookies (Healthy Valley Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, NuVal Score 34).

NuVal™ is powered by the Overall Nutritional Quality Index (ONQI™), a patent-pending algorithm for measuring the nutritional quality of foods and beverages. Developed by an independent team of top nutrition and public health experts, the NuVal System scores foods and beverages based on more than 30 different nutrients and nutrition factors – everything from fiber and vitamins to fat and sodium.

Visit the Meijer booth during the Ice Cycle Expo and learn more about the NuVal Nutrition Scoring System. Information can also be found at www.meijerhealthyliving.com

Everybody collects something.

2010 Outback collects adventures.

Remote hiking trails? Muddy single track? Powdery ski runs? Whatever fills you with wanderlust—the 2010 Subaru Outback has what it takes to fill you with confidence on your journey. Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel drive holds tight to virtually any surface you encounter along the way. From mountain bikes to water bottles, the all-new Outback is better equipped than ever to conveniently load all the gear that goes along with embracing your adventurous side.

Its all-new platform stretches the distance between the front and rear wheels by 2.8 inches over previous versions of the Outback. A four-inch increase in height and a two-inch wider body makes for a roomier cabin and contributes to a nine-percent gain in cargo capacity (with the rear seat folded). And for off-road adventuring, ground clearance has increased to 8.7 inches from 8.4.

For 2010, the interior of the Outback has been completely redesigned with expanded proportions in almost every area. Not only is there more headroom in front and back, but the driver and front passenger will enjoy a sizable increase in hip room, and rear occupants will have nearly four inches more leg room.

Lineartronic™ CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), now available on Outback 2.5i models, can save you gas money and shrink your carbon footprint. This innovative technology infinitely adjusts the transmission to match your acceleration needs-maintaining the optimal rev range at all times. The need to shift is removed, and vehicle momentum is preserved, thereby reducing fuel consumption. And for tackling steep grades, or for quicker acceleration, a 6-speed manual mode and paddle shifters give you immediate access to higher revs and more engine power.

Life is too important to slow down with a car you can't rely on. That's why Subaru builds each vehicle with the highest standards of manufacturing, and with designs that are inherently tough, and engineering that can keep you going and keep you out there. That commitment is why 94% of all the vehicles they've built in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

Subaru has spent decades building relationships with dozens of organizations that believe in building a cleaner, greener, healthier, and more hopeful world as much as they do. That's why they support the Subaru – Gary Fisher Mountain Bike Team and promote responsible recreation with Leave No Trace. Their recent Share the Love event harnessed the generosity of Subaru owners to raise nearly five million dollars for deserving causes like the ASPCA and Habitat for Humanity.

Are You Ready To BAREFOOT?

If you're racing in the annual ICEMAN COMETH race, or are a spectator, volunteer, or sponsor, you already understand the BAREFOOT lifestyle, so for you, the answer is "Yes!"

But don't get us wrong. We're not suggesting that you do the race without shoes and socks. BAREFOOT is the new annual lifestyle magazine of Grand Traverse Resort & Spa.

The BAREFOOT attitude is all about taking advantage of the active lifestyle and living life to the fullest by enjoying Northern Michigan's beautiful natural environment. Bicycling, kayaking, hiking, golfing, fishing, sailing, even dining on fresh local produce at an area restaurant are all ways to live the BAREFOOT lifestyle.

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa invites you to share the active lifestyle attitude, by visiting barefootgrandtraverse.com. Watch videos of bicycling, fishing, sailing, even rappelling down the 17-story Tower at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa.

Plus you'll find interesting blogs about golf from six-time Michigan Open champion and 2008 PGA Professional National champion Scott Hebert, and foodies will love the blog by Executive Chef Ted Cizma.

You're also invited to join in the conversation by commenting on the stories, blogs, photos and videos, plus share your photos and videos.

Check it all out at barefootgrandtraverse.com and while you're at it be sure to request a complimentary copy of the 48-page magazine!