Category: Bike, Run, Hike
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Gibraltar Wins at Winneconne CC Meet
The Gibraltar High School boys cross country team won the small school division of the Winneconne Invitational Sept. 22 at Lake Breeze Golf Course. In addition to the trophy, the boys team also took home four medals: third – Caleb House; fourth – Evan Henry; seventh – Matt Scharrig; and eighth – Ian Moore. In […]
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Hey Hey 5k Draws Crowd to Baileys Harbor
The inaugural Hey Hey 5k run drew 160 runners to Baileys Harbor Saturday, Sept. 26, to enjoy a great course, polka, and beer from presenting sponsor Door County Brewing Co. Race Director Myles Dannhausen Jr. of the Peninsula Pacers was pleased with the turnout. “For a first-year event taking place in the heart of the […]
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Modern Day Drifters, Pumpkin Palooza, Haunted Mansions & More Weekend Plans
The first weekend of one of the favorite months on the peninsula is almost here and as expected, the county will be filled with Autumn festivities, pumpkins, scary tours and fall foliage. Are you ready for it? Thursday, Oct. 1 Door County Half Marathon Registration Opens The ninth annual Door County Half Marathon will return […]
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Lessons from a First-Time Half-Century Rider
We were five miles into our ride when the sprinkles of rain hit us and the heavy wind picked up off Eagle Harbor, pushing at us as hard as we pushed against it. Any other day, we probably would have agreed that maybe it was not the day for a bike ride and headed back […]
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There’s a new fun run coming to Baileys Harbor Sept. 26 to kick off the Baileys Harbor Autumnfest weekend. The Hey Hey 5k will start and end at the Door County Brewing Co. taproom at 8 am, and all runners get some great swag for joining the inaugural event. Each participant will receive a special […]
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2016 Door County Half Marathon Registration Opens Oct. 1st
The time to lock in your spot in the May 7, 2016, Door County Half Marathon is coming soon. Registration for the 9th annual race in Peninsula State Park opens Oct. 1, 2015. This beautiful, challenging race is capped at 2,300 registrants and has filled far in advance of race day each of the last […]
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DIY Bikes Stations in Fish Creek
Door County’s abundant local, county and state parks, diverse shoreline and charming back roads entice cyclists to explore. In response to the increasing numbers, the Door County Visitor Bureau is encouraging businesses to install complimentary do-it-yourself bicycle maintenance service stations. These stations provide the opportunity for cyclists to check the air in their tires and […]
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Bluegrass, Mushrooms, the Harvest Moon & More Weekend Plans
The first weekend of autumn is nearly here and with it comes the expectation of cooler temperatures and changing colors. Warm up with some bluegrass, mushrooms, classic motorcycles and the county’s newest fun run, the Hey Hey 5k. Friday, September 25 Last Man Standing at The Cookery Catch up with an acoustic outfit that bills […]
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Taking in Peninsula State Park In Tandem
We both loved the bike before we were out of the Nor Door Sport & Cyclery parking lot. “This is sweet,” I told him. “It’s so much easier to pedal,” he said, which was an understatement. Riding the rental, I felt like I had lost about 20 pounds. We marveled at the large selection of […]
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Beer Fest, Bike Ride, Bass Tourney and Cave Tours Make for A Busy Door County Weekend!
Beer, fishing, bats and bike rides – it’s every outdoors lovers dream weekend in Door County! Here are our top picks for the weekend ahead:
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Fall Challenge Ride Returns Saturday, Sept. 19
When organizers welcome hundreds of cyclists to Sister Bay, they’ll be creating traditions that benefit Door County for decades.
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Silent Sports Column: Ironman Isn’t Everything
This weekend I am in Madison racing in Ironman Wisconsin. The race is considered by the uninitiated as one of the toughest of all endurance events, with Madison’s bike course boasting one of the hilliest on the Ironman circuit. It will be roughly a 12-hour day consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and […]
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Marinafest, Duathlon and More Plans for Labor Day Weekend in Door County
It’s nearly Labor Day weekend in Door County and as always, a cause for celebration on the peninsula. Looking for some fun and interesting things to do? We’ve got you covered: Friday, Sept.
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Sister Bay’s Tony Gonzales Finds A Different Kind of High
“In some ways, drug addiction and endurance sports are similar; they both take you to this strange place, far outside usual reality. But it’s more complex than that.
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Far From the Madding Crowd: Liberty Grove Town Parks
Door County offers five popular state parks, three of them in Northern Door, as well as a number of county parks and Land Trust properties. But for those who like to relax far from the madding crowd, the Township of Liberty Grove maintains 14 small public parks.
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With two weeks out from the Door County Triathlon, training is coming to an end and focus shifts instead to recovery. If my budget looks good, the first thing I turn to in keeping my legs fresh is massage therapy.
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Silent Sports – To Clip, or Not to Clip: Bicycle Pedals
In cycling, making the move from gym shoes on flat pedals to cycling shoes on clipless pedals is the best budget-friendly shortcut to getting faster on the bike.
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Silent Sports: An everyman’s buyer’s guide
In the world of silent sports, no one has all of the gear. There are always better bike parts, newer shoes or a more expensive paste for getting a wetsuit off quickly (I simply prefer Vaseline).
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A Run in the Park: Door County Half Marathon
Just about 2,500 runners, 150 volunteers, some 4,000 – 6,000 spectators, park employees, and curiousity seekers will be entering Peninsula State Park.
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myTEAM TRIUMPH Helps Disabled Athlete Join the Race
Like many of those running in this weekend’s Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k in Peninsula State Park, Kayla Kudick signed up for the race “to try something new.