The Legendary Laurentian

So, after the Fiddlin' Fifty on 8/23/2014, (only 5 days remain to get those postcards in), The Fiddlin' Fifty FB Page.

Have your sights set on September 20th.........

Giants Ridge is hosting this gravel event. 

$20 gets ya a 50 plus mile ride, lunch/dinner (depending on how long it takes you to finish ;) and a beverage of your choice. 

The Cycilsts of the Laurentian Divide also have a FB page you can check out. 

If you're on the fence about this ride, consider it your shakedown ride for The Heck of The North in October!! 

Anyway, it's looking like it's going to be a steller fall for pedaling in northern Mn. 

Fiddlin' 50

1st roster posting!

I know a couple people..... And it looks like by (two names alone), I'll be the slow guy!! HA HA 

Photo credit: Scott and Susan

In all seriousness; it looks to be an awesome local event!! 

Get your postcards in, and keep adding names to that roster!! 

Pedal On!! 

Dog Days

The kids and I took our Mojo for a pedal/run.

Took a little video and some pictures for the Fat-Bike.com "Dog Days" contest, and then to our rock throwing spot for a swim. Now do we have a chance to win anything? Probably not, but it's fun to see the kids get excited about it! 

A Perfect Evening

A little rock throwing....... 

A little FatBiking......

Life is good; except I should've packed a chair and not thrown rocks till my arm feels like it'll fall off!! Lol

She was complaining on the way to our rock throwing spot about mud getting on her leg........

Well, 2 hours later...... Lol

The 2014 GRE Mesabi Trail Tour

The 2014 ride is now "in the books."

There's plenty I wasn't happy with about this years running of the GRE Mesabi Trail Tour, but that's what the comment cards are for!! 

This here blog is about fun, well most of the time anyway!! Lol

A huge shout out to this group.....

For having the desire to join me in the celebration of the FatBike! 

Even though it's not (and never will be) the most optimal tool for the job.... You guys made it through!! 

Kudos; I'm proud to know, and have ridden with each and every one of you!! 

One of our crew has the spot at the top......

Mr. Marty Mathis aka "Pugzilla" rocked his Surly Pugsely Ops to the tune of a 14mph average over 75 miles!! 

Nicely done Sir...... A more humble ass kicker I've never met!! 

Here's everybody at the finish.... Minus Mr. Ass Kicker; who I'm sure was showered with his feet up, chilling with the Mrs. by the time we all crossed the line!!

Here's some random pictures throughout the day....... I'm sure I'll come across more, and when I do, I'll post them up.

Also it should be noted...... I got to meet Scott and Susan who are putting on the Fiddlin' Fifty. (Links and more info are in post's below.)

Nice people...... AND........ If you haven't sent in your postcards, what are you waiting for?? It should be a great day August 23rd.... riding northern Minnesota gravel!! 

And my two FatBiking kids, what can I say...... They are real troopers, and are starting to master their Fatties! 

Love you Zack and Jenna!!

I took Mr. Pugzilla's teaching moment, and ran with it! ;)

This one is in a tie with me and Mr. Ass-Kicker pictured above....

Look at the flow of that beard!!! 

Sweet as hell Big B..... Sweet as hell!! 

And then there's Mom Cindi..... She puts up with a lot of biking stuff, and takes it in stride!! Love you Cindi/Mom!!

Mrs. E. as your husband put it so well, your father was with you every pedal turn and was smiling all day long!! 

Be proud of your Accomplishment!! 

Pedal On!!!

Recovery Ride

After putting 80 plus on the Pugs yesterday in the GRE Mesabi trail tour, today was a recovery ride on what the kids and I love to ride.... RED DIRT!!

We were joined by our Fatty brother Big "B" before he and his women left for home. Thanks for joining us Brian!! 

And here's to next years tour!!!!

And my personal favorite of the morning

A good solid 9 miles and everybody felt better than when we started!! 

Pedal On!! 

Peace

August 23rd "The Fiddlin' Fifty"