From Staff Reports
TRAVERSE CITY — The 48th running of the North American Vasa nordic ski and bicycle races has been officially canceled.
The annual event, which attracts thousands to the area each February, was slated for Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Timber Ridge Resort.
However, race organizers sent out an email to volunteers Thursday evening citing the “unfavorable weather forecast, concern for the safety of the competitors, the quality of the course and the long-term viability of the North American Vasa” as reasons why the race was canceled.
Everything looked good just a couple of weeks ago after winter storms covered northern Michigan in a deep blanket of snow, but warm temperatures led to a quick melt that degraded course conditions.
Race organizers said they look forward to the Vasa’s return in 2025.
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