We are all mourning by the loss of Iceman racer Michael Seaman. Mike was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Mt. Pleasant.
Mike embodied a true athlete. He raced multiple Iceman’s, was the only person to race every Lumberjack 100, and competed in many other races and sports.
Read this beautiful tribute to him. Donations can be made to the League of Michigan Bicyclists on his behalf.
Stay safe friends.
Today, Larry Warbasse racing for Aqua Blue won the US Road Cycling Championship. He now will have the honor of wearing the Stars and Stripes Jersey for a year. We hope we see that jersey riding around Traverse City some time soon!!!
Larry is quoted saying, “I’m in disbelief. I think this has been the best two weeks of my life.”
We believe it Larry. We never had any doubts.
Along with Larry, 2 other riders from Michigan rounded out the top 6. These include Alexey Vermeulen and Brent Bookwalter. Congrats men!
Racing for Aqua Blue Sport, Larry Warbasse won the summit finish in Villars-sur-Ollon, Stage 4 of the Tour de Suisse from an early break away, giving him and his team their first world tour win!
Larry started his racing career right in TC and was known affectionately among cyclists as “little Larry”. His first Iceman was in 2003 at 13 years old. And now he’s winning stages.
Iceman and TC couldn’t be prouder to be a part of his cycling career!
Grand Traverse County is selling a 160-acre parcel in Whitewater Township. The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is trying to protect this land and has made an offer to the County. However, there are competing offers so we need your help to ensure that the County makes a decision that preserves the land for recreation and economic benefits.
The property is a top priority for protection and is surrounded by State Land on all 4 sides. It contains critical recreational trail corridors such as the TC to Kalkaska Trail, the Iceman Cometh Challenge route, and Mud, Sweat, & Beers – The Filthiest Thing on Two Wheels utilizes the property for a portion of its annual bike race. The main access to a the popular Bullhead Lake is through this parcel as well.
By acquiring this parcel until the DNR is able to take title, the Conservancy would consolidate state/public ownership, maintain critical recreational corridors/access and also provide opportunities to expand recreational experiences in the future.
You can help! Email the GT County Commissioners (commissioners@grandtraverse.org) expressing your support of the Conservancy purchasing this land for eventual State ownership. Attend the County Commission meeting on Wednesday, June 7th at 5:30pm and voice your support. (Governmental Center, 400 Boardman Ave., Traverse City) #SpeakUp #ShowUp #GetInvolved
Here’s a sample email you can send to the commission.
subject – Please accept the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s offer for Sand Lakes Road Property
Dear County Commissioners:
Please help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources fill-in a critical piece of the Pere Marquette State Forest by accepting Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s offer to purchase the one hundred-sixty acre parcel on Sand Lakes Rd.
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy has the expertise to manage the property and facilitate its transfer to the State of Michigan. By acquiring this parcel until the MDNR is able to take title, the Conservancy would consolidate state/public ownership, maintain critical recreational corridors/access and provide opportunities to expand recreational experiences in the future.
The property contains critical recreational trail corridors such as the TC to Kalkaska Trail, the Iceman Mountain Bike Race route and Mud, Sweat and Beers mountain bike race route. The main access to the popular Bullhead Lake is via this parcel.
Please give Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s purchase offer priority over competing offers for the property.