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Iceman Cometh Bike Race
In November, thousands of bicyclists gather in Kalkaska to participate a most unusual race. In what can be pure Michigan winter weather, they cover some 27 miles on paved roads, dirt roads, "snake trails", abandoned railroad beds and the world famous VASA Nordic Ski Trail. The finish line is near Traverse City. Before they get there, they make their way through the Manistee National Forest and pass places such as "Steve's Secret", "Lombard's Luge", and "Icebreaker". In 2008 more than $20,000 in cash and merchandise was up for grabs.
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