GRIMBA'S 2014 "Naughty Ride"

I know I have a problem with my photos not showing, I'm working on fixing this problem.

Anyway, today was GRIMBA'S annual ride.
It was great meeting some new people and watching our children enjoy pedaling through what little snow we have right now.
I'm working on my photo problem.

Pie Burner Scouting Ride #2

Things are firming up nicely.

The route does have some pretty good wet spots. With that said we were able to ride 95% of it with out dismounting; around the edges of said wet areas are firm and very rideable.  

If the cooler weather shows itself, we'll be able to play on frozen ponds and mining pits "lakes."

With pit decents we'll be right around the 25-30 mile mark. 

There'll be plenty of opportunities for picture taking and BSing,  so plan accordingly.  Lol

Pie Burner Update #1

I was without Internet accessibility for a couple weeks.
During that time I got out for my 1st scouting ride.
For those of you that attended last year, the 1st section stays the same minus the big hill climb; and a tweak here and there. After that it's all new (untill our 1st pit decent), and dare I say some pretty cool through the woods pedaling.... that should make even the hardest to impress, impressed.

After that I'm leaving you all in the dark, just because it'll be onward to burgers and adult beverages. ;)

I had a total milage of 22 and change, without decent into any pits.
I figure at least 3 more "scouting" rides to dial it in just right, and I'm hoping for some cooler temps to blow our way between now and ride day.
I'll post some teaser photos of my upcoming rides.
Peace

Come Pedal the Iron Range

Nov. 29th 9 a.m. meet up.
Come Pedal your FatBike with other like minded people in and around the Hibbing/Chisholm and surrounding area.
More info can be had here

Here's a video from our 2013 ride........

Giants Ridge FatBike Race's

For 2015 Giants Ridge will have two distances; a 40k and a 20k.
March 21st...... Choose wisely! ;)

Info here.
With more to come in the coming months. 

A couple shots from March 2014's race.

Perfect Conditions

This day (and this coming weekend)  will be remembered long into a bitterly cold winter!!!
Mid 60's to mid 70's, cool but not cold and my personal favorite..... NO BUGS!!!!!!
Enough of me.... Enjoy the photos

GRIMBA's 3rd Annual "Naughty Ride"

Photo by Griffin M.

When: Sunday November 9th @ 1 pm
Where: Legion MTB trails.
Naughty Ride FB page

Gitchee Gumee Gallivant

Mission creek, Duluth, Mn.

Photo taken from www.bikeduluth.com

Triple G info HERE

The Legendary Laurentian: Your Pre Heck Tune Up????

Just a reminder...... 12 days and counting down!! 

The best 20 bucks you'll spend all year!! 

A Perfect Afternoon

Sunday found us 3 heading out of the house by 10:00 a.m. 

We spent the majority of our time just pooching around town with no real objective in mind. 

We stopped at a couple parks, along with checking out our "secret" apple tree. 

Then got a phone call from my parents and proceeded to stop by their house and spend the rest of our day hanging with grandma and grandpa, and two aunties from out of town, all and all a great lazy Sunday!! 

Legion Trails: Grand Rapids, Mn.

40 miles to the west of Hibbing, there's good things happening in the woods!!

The "Plantation" is a favorite!!

It was a good afternoon!

Pedal On!!

Fiddlin' Fifty Recap

What a perfect day for a ride on northern Minnesota gravel and forest roads!! 

The rain held off for the whole day, a few sprinkles here and there, but otherwise as near perfect of a day as there could've been! 

Scott and Susan put on a small, quality grass roots gravel ride in style! 

The volunteers were AWESOME!

The course layout and cue sheets were spot on! 

The driving force behind this event!!

Scott and Susan.....

The feeling of being in the middle of no where is an awesome feeling I love and know well, being from this area! 

20 people signed up, 18 showed. 

Those who passed on this years ride, missed out..... And should really put this ride on their 2015 ride calendar!

A special shout out to Mr. Deathrider! 

Thanks for hanging out until my slow ass finished!! LOL

It always amazes me the quality types who attend these events!! 

It was spelendid finally shaking your hand, and BSing with you after many years of talking over the net and phone! You made a great impression on my family; and hopefully we can join you and your family this coming weekend at Cuyuna! 

The fast guys were really fast!!

I always like to see those guys kick it down, as I usually bring up the rear. Lol 

Two of those fast guys I was talking about.

Marko and "DeathRider"

As always it was a great day for two wheels!! 

A few photos, as always, as I find more I'll post them up.

Dino, Mr. Deathrider, and myself.

Scott talking bikes.

My girl cheering me on..... Soon she'll be rocking these rides herself! 

Our Zack riding with the group at the start....... By hanging out at these events, he's starting to get the gravel itch!!

The crew!

Rolling out....

I had a nice time chatting up these two,

Al and Vel Jurenic of Eveleth, Mn., and look forward to seeing their fat tandem they have plans on getting built! 

Photo by Mr. DeathRider.

Posing with grouse. 

Don't ask, because it's not my story to tell!! Lol

Rob Raplinger, Virginia, Mn.

Dean McCauley, Ely, MN.

Rick P.

"DeathRider"

The "DeathRider" rig; loaded up for whatever adventure comes to mind!!

Let's see..... Which tool from the tool-box??

Bringing up the rear!! ;)

Photo credit to Erik and Kristin Ricker-Coleman of Duluth, Mn.

As Erik says, "various children." Two of the "various children" are ours. Lol

A special thank you to Mom/Cindi for all the wonderful pictures!!

(Unless it's noted different)

She's starting to get the hang of her new camera!!

Pedal On!!

Peace