Copper Country Color Tour

The Copper Country Color Tour is an annual scenic ride hosted by Michigan Tech’s Copper Country Cycling Club (C4). Enjoy riding along the pristine shores of Lake Superior and through colorful forests.

Everyone is invited to participate! While this event is hosted by the Copper Country Cycling Club at Michigan Tech, we invite anyone interested to enjoy the event, whether you are involved in the Michigan Tech community or not.

Schedule:

• Registration 6:45-7:45 am at R.L. Smith Building (MEEM) in Houghton, MI, on Saturday, September 28th
• Start at 8 am from R.L. Smith Building (MEEM)
• Pedal your route!!! All routes end back at the R.L. Smith Building
• Pizza Party at Keweenaw Brewing Company at 8PM!

Other Information:

• Aid stations with food and water are located in Calumet (Cross Country Sports), Gay, and Lake Linden
• There will be sweepers for the 115K and 210K routes
• For the 210K route, water fill up is available at the Welcome Center in Copper Harbor alongside the classic pasty, and the Genny (Gas Lite General Store) is a good option for other food or anything else you may need (bring cash or card if you wish to buy something)
• Please wear a helmet and bring a rear bike light. The light should stay on for the duration of your ride.
  • Buy a helmet here: Helmets          Buy a rear light here: Rear lights
• If you do plan on stopping at a local restaurant to eat, please consider ordering ahead of time or letting sweeps know that you will be stopping so they can carry on
• Maps will also be available at registration on Saturday
• *There will no longer be orange arrow course markings on the 115 or 210k loops, be sure to grab a map at the start