Newsletter Summer 2012
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Down Wind Sports Summer 2012 Newsletter www.downwindsports.com Summer Events & Specials March 23-25 .........Superior Dome Boat, Sport and RV Show- Marquette This is the sale that everyone’s been waiting for. Join us this weekend if you’re looking to save on Bikes, Boats or Stand Up Boards! Come to The Superior Dome in Marquette and find deals on the latest kayaks, canoes, Stand Up Boards and new 2012 Bikes! These will be our lowest prices of the year. Stop in and paddle or pedal a new toy this spring! April 20-22nd .....Recreation Show - Lakeview Arena Marquette The grand daddy of all recreation shows! Did you miss the show in March? Here is your chance to see what new bikes, boats and stand up boards will be available for the 2012 season. Best of all they will be on sale throughout the weekend! May 12th ...........Hope Starts Here Challenge Events include competitive 5K, 10K runs and individual and team duathlon. New this year is a competitive half marathon as well as non competitive options which include a leisure walk or a short bike ride on the lakeshore bike path, dogs welcome. June 2nd ............Kayak/SUP Try And Buy- Marquette This is your opportunity to test paddle the new 2012 kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards from all of the leading manufacturers. We are a firm believer in test paddling kayaks before you by them! We will also be offering discount packages on boats and accessories all weekend long. 9am-4pm Teal Lake Neguanee 3rd .............Kayak/SUP Try And Buy- Houghton This is your opportunity to test paddle the new 2012 kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards from all of the leading manufacturer’s. We are a firm believer in test paddling kayaks before you by them! We will also be offering discount packages on boats and accessories all weekend long. 9am-4pm City Beach- Chutes and Ladders 16th ...........Chain Drive Mountain Bike Race- Houghton The Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival mountain bike race includes 16- and 32-mile point-to- point cross-country distance races and the Junior Chain Drive youth races. The Chain Drive promotes the sport of mountain biking through fun family events and supports trail preservation efforts throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula. 27th ...........Giant Bicycle Demo Tour- Ishpeming Want to test out a brand new 2012 Giant Bike? Join Down Wind Sports at the Jasper Ridge Brewery for this unique off road opportunity. We will be set up from 4-9pm so grab a friend, come out and ride the Ishpeming trails on a new bike from Giant! 2 www.downwindsports.com Summer Events & Specials www.downwindsports.com 28th ...........Giant Bicycle Demo Tour- Marquette Want to test out a brand new 2012 Giant Bike? Join Down Wind Sports at the South Marquette trailhead for this unique off road opportunity. We will be set up from 4-9pm so grab a friend come out and ride the South trails on a new bike from Giant! 29-31st ......Marquette Bike Jam- Marquette Scheduled for June 29,30 and July 1, the weekend will feature a return of the downtown Criterium, a Gran Fondo (a road tour of varying distances), Gravity events like Super-D and Dual Slalom, a kids bike rodeo and a cross-country mountain bike race will be held on Marquette’s renowned South Trails. We will be running specials all weekend long! July 14-15th ......Run The Keweenaw- Copper Harbor Michigan Come join us for an exciting weekend on the beautiful and rugged trails of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Events include – Mt. Baldy Summit Run, 12K Copper Harbor Trails Challenge, 12K Copper Harbor Trails Non-Competitive Run/Hike, 2K Junior Trail Run and 25K Keweenaw Trails Run. RTK Weekend – Conquer the weekend by running the Mt. Baldy Summit, the 12K Copper Harbor Trails Adventure and the 25K Keweenaw Trails Run! 18-22nd .....Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium- Grand Marais Michigan GLSKS is the oldest kayaking symposium on the Great Lakes! Grand Marais Michigan, has a protected harbor that is ideal for class sessions and skills practice while offering a perfect starting point for unforgettable trips along the scenic Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Whether you are being introduced to kayaking for the first time or you have been on the water for years, attendees will enjoy learning from a team of qualified, highly experienced individuals who are passionate about the sport and eager to share their knowledge in a non- competitive, supportive, and encouraging atmosphere. All abilities are welcome! August 11th ...........Ore To Shore Mountain Bike Race- Marquette The Ore To Shore is a 48 mile and 24 mile point-to-point mountain bike race in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Stop by for all of your race needs! Specials all weekend long at Down Wind Sports. For more information please visit - www.oretoshore.com/ 16-19th ......Ladies Of The Lake Sea Kayak Symposium- Grand Marais Michigan During the symposium there will be instructional courses, clinics on a variety of kayaking related topics, interesting and inspiring slide shows, as well as opportunities to try out the latest and greatest paddling gear and clothing. The highlight of the symposium is the Saturday evening Werner Theme Party! We invite you and your friends to participate in Ladies of the Lake and enjoy the incredible paddling the Upper Peninsula has to offer and in the process become part of our growing group of friends. From first time paddlers to seasoned veterans, all of us are going to have a great time! September 2nd ............Fat Tire Mountain Bike Race- Copper Harbor The Fat Tire is a 28 mile and 16 mile mountain bike race in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Stop by for all of your race needs! Specials all weekend long at Down Wind Sports. 3 www.downwindsports.com www.downwindsports.com Summer Treks & Socials Tuesday Night Kayak and SUP Demo Days This is your opportunity to test paddle new 2012 Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards from all the leading manufacturer’s. We are a firm believer in test paddling kayaks before you by them! Meet at Harlow Lake Marquette 6-7pm. Registration is required for this free event by calling 906-226-7112 or Meet at Kessner Waterfront Park Houghton 6-7pm. Registration is required for this free event by calling 906-482-2500 Summer Equipment Rentals - Houghton & Marquette Here at Down Wind Sports we firmly believe in the concept of “Try Before You Buy”. Our rental program provides the perfect opportunity to try out a particular piece of equipment or activity without having to make a large monetary commitment. That’s why here at Down Wind Sports we have an extensive selection of equipment available for you to rent. And don’t forget – a one-time rental fee can be applied to the purchase of any new equipment if you do decide to buy. Transportation not provided. Rental Equipment » Kayak Package- $50/day $200.00/week » Stand Up Board Package- $50/day $200/week Thursday Night Mountain Bike Rides- Marquette Store Join us in Marquette every Thursday evening for our Mountain Bike Group rides. This is a good ole’ ride at your own pace, social, off road bike ride. These rides are a great way to meet other local bikers and to be introduced to all of the different trails in the Marquette area as each week we will choose a different trail to ride. Bring water, energy food or gels, and of course helmets are required. Typical ride times are between 1-2 hours and we meet at 6:30pm. For more information please call the shop at 906-226-7112. Ride locations can be found on our event calendar at: www.dowwindsports.com Down Wind Sports - Side Treks Adventure Guide Service When visiting the Upper Peninsula consider an adventure with Side Treks! Side Treks was formed because we all have a common interest: the love of the outdoors. We specialize in custom trips for small groups and our goal is simple – to provide you with a high quality, safe and unique outdoor adventure opportunity. Side Treks offers a variety of courses from mountain biking and sea kayaking to rock and ice climbing. Classes range in cost from $99 to $175 per person and that includes all equipment and instruction for the day. More information can be found on our website, www.downwindsports.com, or by calling one of our stores – Marquette 906.226.7112 or Houghton 906.482.2500 4 www.downwindsports.com Even More Purchasing Options www.downwindsports.com Second Wind Second Wind is a consignment shop- the newest addition to the Houghton store. We have enlarged our floor plan in the lower level of the Houghton store to display consignment items as well as dscountinued items at killer prices! If you have used outdoor equipment in good condition and you are no longer using it bring it by and we will put it on display and sell it for you. Second Wind accepts skis, snowboards, bikes, clothing, or camping gear. All we ask that the products are clean and functional. A small fee will be charged for all items sold and you can collect cash on the spot or receive store credit towards a purchase at Down Wind Sports! Stop by our Houghton location this April for the grand opening! Shop Down Wind Sports Online Well, it’s been a year since we launched our online store So, if you still have not checked out the site you should see and we have been quite pleased with the response. We what it’s all about.