tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80481801365821670322024-03-19T15:15:27.926-07:00Dirt BagTwo Wheel Terroristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841021831813544655noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-54233216291666240532018-06-30T11:43:00.003-07:002018-06-30T11:46:21.748-07:00Summer Dirt Bag GPS Files<a href="http://dirt_bag_87_mile.tcx/">87 mile gpx file</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1287496945">35 mile GPS file</a><br />
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To make things confusing here is the <a href="https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1286937445">85 mile route from previous years</a>. The 87 mile adds a bit near Maple Lake but I'm not sure the file is working. So if you can't get it to work use the 85 miler.<br />
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Sorry for the hassle.Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17445571969047082055noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-55604519578603475552017-10-16T08:33:00.002-07:002017-10-16T08:33:40.640-07:00ResultsThanks to all who came out to make the 2017 Dirt Bag another good day for the gravel community.<br />
The previous days rain made the course a little soft and put a twist in the story of these otherwise fast roads. That's gravel though, it's dynamic!<br />
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Thank you also for being generous and helping to keep it free. We covered our expenses and still have shirts available.<br />
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There is another gravel race in out area on Sunday <a href="http://www.gearwest.com/localevents/gravel-west/1153" target="_blank">Gravel West Bike Ride</a>. Check it out.<br />
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Here are the results as best as I recorded them:<br />
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1 Ian
Hoogendam 4:15</div>
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2 Drew Wilson 4:18</div>
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3 Pat Ellis 4:31</div>
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4 Chase Work 4:32</div>
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5 Ben Doom 4:40</div>
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6 Reid Lutter 5:09</div>
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6 Charles Wolf 5:09</div>
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1 W Kyia <st1:city w:st="on">Anderson</st1:city> 5:09</div>
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7 Alex Schad 5:17</div>
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8 Cory
Forslund 5:33</div>
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9 Michael
Latsch 5:47</div>
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10 Jere Mohr 5:54</div>
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10 Kurt Stunek 5:54</div>
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11 Gary Lindberg 6:09</div>
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12 John Carline 6:18</div>
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13 Chris Hill 6:31</div>
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13 John Hoch 6:31</div>
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14 Paul Fickle 7:26</div>
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1 Fat Dan Peterson 9:15 </div>
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DNF Sam Fritz</div>
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DNF Noah
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64 Mile</div>
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1 Corey Shouse 3:37</div>
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1 Mike Schiff 3:37</div>
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2 Darryl Shoemaker 3:54</div>
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3 Frank
Thueringer 4:06</div>
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3 James
Rinuette 4:06</div>
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4 Jason Rupnow 4:16</div>
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5 Markus
Rupnow 4:17</div>
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1W Carol Marston 4:17.30</div>
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6 Tim Boyd 4:18</div>
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6 Mick Quinn 4:18</div>
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7 Chris Fandel 4:39</div>
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8 Jerold
Smisek 4:45</div>
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9 Greg Knoll 4:55</div>
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10 Kaelen Nelson 5:01</div>
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10 Eric Nelson 5:01</div>
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DNF Chris Kvaal</div>
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35 Mile</div>
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1 Ray Fini 2:09</div>
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2 Darrel
Uithoven 2:12</div>
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2 Ed Shaw 2:12</div>
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2 Carl Gammon 2:12</div>
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3 Angela Hop 2:17</div>
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3 Sean Pease 2:17</div>
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4 Jeni Schad 2:35</div>
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4 Charly Schad 2:35</div>
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4 Larry Krause 2:35</div>
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4 Jim Krause 2:35</div>
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4 Bill
Laferriere 2:35</div>
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4 Chris Tacl 2:35</div>
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4 Sheila Amo 2:35</div>
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4 Bryan Amo 2:35</div>
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4 Eric Voegel 2:35</div>
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4 Bryan Rolph 2:35</div>
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4 Scott Fritz 2:35</div>
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5 Michael
Heinen 2:50</div>
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6 Eric Brown 3:05</div>
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6 Douglas
Keller 3:05</div>
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7 Frank Huben 3:34</div>
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7 Curtis
Gregory 3:34</div>
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8 Jennifer
Markling 3:34.30</div>
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9 Ben Alm 3:35</div>
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9 Wayne
Chmelik 3:35</div>
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10 Bruce Berwald 3:58</div>
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DNF Patsy Zimmerman</div>
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-84789295454195066122017-10-11T17:09:00.002-07:002017-10-11T17:09:55.239-07:00Sunday Funday The weather looks good for Sunday. Clouds early then sun later and a balmy 50+ degrees.<br />
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GPS files can be found here <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/users/376237/routes" target="_blank">RideWithGPS Dirt Bag 35/64/87 Mile</a><br />
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T-shirts will be available and don't forget to visit the <a href="https://www.podiumwear.com/team-storefront/dirt-bag-2017-dirt-bag-productions/" target="_blank">Podiumwear</a> Store for Dirt Bag jerseys, hat and vest. Password is "dirtbag"<br />
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Bring a spoon and bowl if you want and fill it with warm goodness after the ride.<br />
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<br />Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-91119253500214586372017-09-26T14:15:00.001-07:002017-09-26T14:15:05.965-07:00Dirt Bag Apparel from PodiumwearThe Podiumwear storefront is open for Dirt Bag jerseys, vest and cap. New for this year is the vest with rear pockets. It's a great compliment to the long sleeve wool blend jersey.<br />
The Bronze SS jersey is their club fit which is good for those who drink more beer than electrolyte.<br />
These items will go into production after the storefront closes Oct 3rd and dropped shipped to you.<br />
These are quality products that will make you faster by keeping the wind at your back.<br />
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Password is "dirtbag"<br />
<a href="https://www.podiumwear.com/team-storefront/dirt-bag-2017-dirt-bag-productions/" target="_blank">Dirt Bag Storefront at Podiumwear</a><br />
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<br />Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-91777898432504087372017-09-01T07:34:00.000-07:002017-09-01T07:34:37.268-07:00Dirt Bag 2017 is On! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">"Nobody goes home hungry"</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Ride or race on the fast gravel on a 30, 60 or 80 mile loop starting and ending at the park outside of Clearwater.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br />
Dirt Bag '17 is Sunday, Oct 15 Registration opens at 8am. Race start at 9am.<br />
Sportsman Park is the start and finish point. It is located about a mile NW of Clearwater off of CR 75. Parking is available.<br />
Pavilion has restrooms and water.<br />
Walk up day of race registration is the procedure. No entry fee. Donations fund our event.<br />
Coffee and bagels pre race. Soups and stews post race.<br />
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<br />Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-48182661500144331762016-10-19T16:30:00.004-07:002016-10-20T07:04:55.939-07:0034 Mile Results34 Mile Ride<br />
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1. John Rammel 2:12<br />
2. Ed Shaw 2:12<br />
3. Scott Fritz 2:15<br />
4. Jake Bailey 2:15<br />
5. Eric Voegel 2:20<br />
6. Brad Hilderbrandt 2:27<br />
7. Brad Jr. 2:27<br />
8. Sue Sperstad 2:30<br />
9. Dave Sperstad 2:30<br />
10. Elmer Corbin 2:40<br />
11. Bobby Youngdahl 3:24<br />
12. Bea Winkler 3:24<br />
13. Jen Lasar 3:33<br />
14. Jan Lasar 3:33<br />
15. Frank Huben 3:33Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-64022632660644346722016-10-19T16:30:00.002-07:002016-10-20T07:04:01.160-07:0034 Mile Results34 Mile Ride<br />
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1. John Rammel 2:12<br />
2. Ed Shaw 2:12<br />
3. Scott Fritz 2:15<br />
4. Jake Bailey 2:15<br />
5. Eric Voegel 2:20<br />
6. Brad Hilderbrandt 2:27<br />
7. Brad Jr. 2:27<br />
8. Sue Sperstad 2:30<br />
9. Dave Sperstad 2:30<br />
10. Elmer Corbin 2:40<br />
11. Bobby Youngdahl 3:24<br />
12. Bea Winkler 3:24<br />
13. Jen Lasar 3:33<br />
14. Jan Lasar 3:33<br />
15. Frank Huben 3:33Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-47684253788967982592016-10-19T16:24:00.001-07:002016-10-19T16:33:03.571-07:00Results of the 85 and 63 Mile RaceHere are the results from the Dirt Bag 2016. Please let me know if I got something wrong.<br />
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1. Mark Skarpohl 4:00 1st Men</div>
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2. Ben Doom 4:00.01</div>
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3. Noah Middlestaedt 4:20</div>
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4. Kyia Anderson 4:31 1st Women</div>
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5. Kris Anderson 4:31</div>
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6. Vic Weiss 4:52 SS</div>
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7. Alex Schad 4:58</div>
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8. Mike Larson 5:17 (finished in alphabetical order)</div>
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9. Michael Latsch 5:18 " " " "</div>
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10. Gary Lindberg 5:34 " " " "</div>
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11. Greg Knoll 6:14</div>
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12. Jon Loye 6:14</div>
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13. Erik Riker-Coleman 6:14</div>
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14. Chris Fandel 6:14</div>
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15. Tim Boyd 6:14</div>
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16. Brian Woods 6:20</div>
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17. Kurt Stunek 6:20</div>
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18. Mason Riedesel 6:33</div>
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19. Dan Peterson 6:33</div>
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63 Mile Ride</div>
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1. Charles Wolf 3:04</div>
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2. Jason Rupnow 3:05</div>
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3. Chris Corley 3:05</div>
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4. Noelle Andry.. 3:22</div>
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5. Patrick Butler 3:22</div>
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6. Jen Newman 3:22</div>
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7. Jim Ringette 3:23</div>
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8. Bob McNutt 3:36</div>
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9. Scott Swenson 3:36</div>
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10. Chris Heller 3:40</div>
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11. Anna Sviben 3:40</div>
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12. Matt Gryniewski 3:40</div>
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13. Phil Hibley 3:40</div>
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14. Ben Granquist 3:53</div>
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15. Jeffrey Florence 3:54</div>
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16. Tim Walsh 4:34</div>
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17. Rich Zvosec 4:34</div>
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Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-9199765445111174062016-10-12T06:34:00.001-07:002016-10-12T06:34:47.902-07:00It's not too late to register, in fact it's never too late as we will accept anyone who wants to ride.<br />
Walk-ups are allowed the morning of.<br />
Nobody turned away and nobody goes home hungry.<br />
See you Sunday!Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-33779752073352731572016-10-08T09:20:00.000-07:002016-10-08T09:20:07.570-07:00We are a week away and forecast is looking good.<br />
I have the 3 courses up on MapMyRide...<br />
<a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1287496945" target="_blank">DirtBag 35</a> <a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1291491676" target="_blank">DirtBag 63</a> <a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1286937445" target="_blank">DirtBag 85</a><br />
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I will have cue sheets at the start as well.<br />
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See you out there!Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-86209216980113834772016-09-20T07:23:00.003-07:002016-09-20T07:23:28.645-07:00No Blogging SkillsHey Grinders,<br />
I apologize for the lack of currency in this blog site on the interweb. I'm not up to speed on building this but will give it a go. Hopefully, there will be links and files to download for the course, cue sheets and waiver.<br />
Much better at FaceBook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dirt-Bag-191099647632226/?ref=bookmarks" target="_blank">Dirt Bag</a><br />
Stay tuned,<br />
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Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-68917587396286607622016-04-12T16:50:00.001-07:002016-04-12T16:50:18.716-07:00Gravel Springing Through<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">Here comes the spring!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">The speed at which gravel riding has and continues to be gaining in popularity is encouraging to us early adopters. The major manufacturers and custom builders are bringing forth many versions of gravel/all road/adventure/etc... machines in order to provide for this ever widening niche. I have seen TV commercials depicting gravel riders in the background while marketing some product (got involved in looking at the bike trying to figure out what they wer</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">e riding and missed what it was trying to sell me).<br />R&D is causing production to retool in order to produce gravel specific tires and other components that will better suit the demands of these new (old) roads.<br />So now we're kind of a big deal.<br />So now should we worry?<br />I have a concern about these things becoming too big and at some point needing a governing body. Many of our events have started out like garage bands driven by the energy and pure enthusiasm of their creator. That spirit moved more people to participate and in turn multiplied to what we are seeing today, hundreds of riders arriving at start lines located on the edge of some Starbuck-less town racing through a countryside inhabited by farm dogs and pick up trucks. And we love it!<br />We must resist corporatization but we should also not be exclusive. Almanzo is still going after the retirement of it's creator. The committee run edition of it last year was highly successful and enthusiastically supported even though it may have lost a little bit of that self-supported individualist flavor. The bottom line to me is more people came out to participate and join our community.<br />We can be kind of a big deal without taking ourselves too seriously. All it takes is to continue to be there for our fellow gravelers when a hand, innertube, gelpack or encouragement is needed. It's not all about first, it's about finishing and sometimes it takes a village.</span>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-82573975933158483212015-12-20T07:20:00.001-08:002015-12-20T07:20:32.549-08:00The Riding Doesn't QuitThere are a lot of you folks still riding in this temperate weather. Fat bikes seem to be bounding over the river and through the woods everywhere. 2016 is already shaping up to be more and faster than this year.<br />
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New events are popping up on the <a href="http://ridinggravel.com/events/list/" target="_blank">RidingGravel Calendar</a> and the Dirt Bag will roll again Oct. 16. I'm making a list of challenges and checking it more than twice.<br />
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It's great to see everybody having fun out there. May the holidays bring you joy in your soul and a little something for your pursuit of adventure.<br />
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Keep the faith crankin'<br />
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<br />Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-7476190586730154932015-12-01T05:15:00.004-08:002015-12-01T05:15:36.283-08:00News from Heck of the North<a href="https://www.facebook.com/heckofthenorth/photos/a.449975558380047.108470.343312799046324/1072581446119452/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Heck announces a new event even farther north...</a>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-13232655089587558062015-10-21T20:20:00.002-07:002015-10-22T14:47:54.432-07:00Results from Dirt Bag 2015<div class="_1dwg" style="padding: 12px 12px 0px;">
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Thanks to all who came out and participated in the Dirt Bag last Sunday. The temp started out a little cool and quickly picked up and so did the wind making it something to talk about.<br />
It was fun to meet many of you while hanging out and sharing a meal.<br />
Gravel grinders are good people and it's becoming almost like a family reunion out there. We see each other just enough...<br />
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1. Ben Doom 4:13<br />2. Jon Peter 4:16<br />3. Ian Hoogendam 4:25<br />4. Kyia Anderson 4:25 1st Woman<br />5. Jim Bell 4:25<br />6. Cory Hedin 4:53<br />7. Brett Sloma 5:02<br />8. Michael Latsch 5:14<br />9. Jeff Buschendorf 5:15<br />10. Dave Markman 5:32<br />11. Kurt Stunek 5:37<br />12. Leah Gruhn 5:40 2nd Woman<br />13. Gary Lindbergh 5:45<br />14. Jay Dellis 5:45<br />15. Pamela Gonzales 5:45 3rd Woman<br />16. Greg Knoll 6:06<br />17. Tony Bell 6:11<br />18. Ryan Terpening 6:12<br />19. Bonnie Gagnon-Moebeck 6:12<br />20. Erik Rike-Coleman 6:24<br />21. Jere Mohr 6:24<br />22. Rudy Schoolderman 7:10<br />23. Tavis Westbrook 7:12<br />24. Jodi Gruhn 7:16<br />25. Steve Enger 8:02<br />26. Jason Johnson 8:02<br />27. Noah Middlestaedt DNF</div>
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1. Charles Wolf 3:22<br />2. Emily Flynn 3:22 1st Woman<br />3. Patrick Kinney 3:23<br />4. Frank Thueringer 3:28<br />5. Jim Ringuette 3:28<br />6. Rich Zvosec 3:43<br />7. Tim Boyd 4:38<br />8. David Horstman 4:38<br />9. Cody Condon 4:38<br />10. Sarah Hurst 5:41<br />11. Frank Huben 5:46</div>
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1. Eric Nelson 2:17<br />2. Mark & Gina Halstrom 2:18 Tandem<br />3. Shaun Flynn 2:19<br />4. Rob Madgwick 2:23<br />5. Joel Dahlin 2:23<br />6. Aaron Blumke 2:23<br />7. Josh Fiedler 2:23<br />8. Tess Hohman 2:30<br />9. Andrew Gruhn 2:30<br />10. Marilyn Crandell 4:03<br />11. Corbin Elmer DNF Mechanical</div>
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Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-46262465573309560922015-10-14T20:04:00.004-07:002015-10-14T20:19:10.731-07:00Dirt Bag SundayThe plan and the weather is coming together nicely for Sundays Dirt Bag.<br />
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Check in opens at 8 AM. Early arrives can park at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zh3yTqSaFJIk.kS28uavigi5c" target="_blank">Sportsman Hill</a> which is the Start/Finish area.<br />
Additional parking can be had at Riverside Park or, if needed, back at the Coborns store off of CR 24.<br />
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Rollout will be at 9 AM.<br />
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Cue sheets will be provided and the course gpx file can be downloaded from MapMyRide here:<br />
<a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/555000818" target="_blank">Dirt Bag 85 Mile</a> <a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/560734964" target="_blank">Dirt Bag 62 Mile</a> <a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/564120632" target="_blank">Dirt Bag 35 Mile</a><br />
or Strava here: <a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3469335" target="_blank">Strava DB 85 Mile</a> <a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/2111638" target="_blank">Strava DB 63 Mile</a> <a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3495301" target="_blank">Strava DB 35 Mile</a><br />
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Instructions will be given prior to start but most of you have heard it all before.<br />
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The course should be still relatively hard packed and fast. No leg busting climbs except that one to Corkys Bar.<br />
There's a gas station around 17 miles, a rest stop around 33 miles, Lanttos at 52 miles (roller dogs, pizza, etc...) and Corky's at 62 miles (Fulton on tap I think).<br />
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You will be fed at the finish. No one goes home hungry.<br />
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Looking forward to seeing you all.<br />
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<br />Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-18695496657851195372015-10-01T08:19:00.001-07:002015-10-04T07:43:33.690-07:00Heck With It!Heading up to the Heck of the North this weekend. Just hoping to finish and enjoy myself while doing it.<br />
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The registration is still open for the Dirt Bag and the cards are coming in. The cards are fun but there will be day of registration as well. I don't want to turn anyone away who can't work the snail mail technology.<br />
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The 63 Mile course was ridden last Sunday and it is fast. Most of it is hardpacked with a sheen on top. Some sections do have a few loose stones and there is little wash-boarding and potholes. But remember... Gravel roads are dynamic and can change overnight as witnessed by the GravelFest participants. So past reports do not necessarily predict future conditions.<br />
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We have procured some Holy Spirit Bouja again and my wife will be making some additional bowls of hot goodness for the post ride nutrition.<br />
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Off to get my Fargo ready...<br />
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<br />Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-72057022194903953932015-09-16T09:00:00.001-07:002015-09-16T09:00:54.848-07:00Dirt Bag Jersey Store Closing SundayJust a reminder to friends and fans of DirtBag that the Podium Wear storefront will be closing at Midnight on Sunday 9/20.<br />
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We have a long sleeve jersey that is merino wool on the inside and polyester on the outside. I've seen a sample of this material and it is a lightweight and stretchy fabric which will move well and provide good warmth for an active ride. Full zipper for temp regulation. The short sleeve is the standard silver line and also moves well.<br />
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Here's the link: <a href="https://www.podiumwear.com/team-storefront/dirtbag-wool-jersey/" target="_blank">DirtBag Jerseys and Caps</a> and the password is "gravel"<br />
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<br />Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-88561175900819504052015-09-09T14:20:00.001-07:002015-09-09T14:20:03.951-07:00Dirt Bag Jerseys and Cap<div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
Dirt Bag has got some new threads!<br />We brought back the old DB logo and are currently taking orders for a long sleeve Woolie and short sleeve jersey from Podium wear. The wool jersey is merino inside and a blend on the outside. This is great quality wear made here in MN.</div>
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Visit the storefront and place your order before 9/16 so we can have these items available for the DirtBag on 10/18.</div>
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Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-82235932702598801022015-08-31T07:06:00.001-07:002015-08-31T07:06:57.373-07:00Dirt Bag 2015 is Open for RegistrationRegistration is now open for the Dirt Bag Gravel Grinder.<br />
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When: Oct 18th, 8 AM Check-in, 9 AM Start<br />
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Where: Sportsman Park NW of Clearwater <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@45.424908,-94.0622966,649m/data=!3m1!1e3" target="_blank">Sportsman Park</a><br />
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Cost: FREE<br />
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Distances (approx): Race 88 mile, Ride 60 and 30<br />
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You can register via postcard by sending your:<br />
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Name<br />
Age<br />
Category (Men / Women, Multi-speed / Single-speed / Fat)<br />
E-mail address<br />
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To: Dirt Bag 2015<br />
c/o John Egbers<br />
800 12th Ave South<br />
St Cloud, MN 56301<br />
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Details will continue to follow.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com1Sportsman Park, Clearwater45.424841165016161 -94.05940532684326245.419269165016161 -94.069490326843265 45.430413165016162 -94.049320326843258tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-32605498836389702802015-08-19T06:53:00.001-07:002015-08-19T06:53:19.336-07:00Cold Front Blows In.... Dirt Bag is not Far Behind!What a difference a day makes in Minnesota weather. We're 2 months/60 days/8 weeks from the Dirt Bag gravel.<br />
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Once again, there'll be a 30 and 60 mile ride as well as the 80 mile race (distances approx.). I'll be taking entries beginning Sept 1. More info to follow.<br />
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It's been a good year for gravel grinders with many new ones having popped up on the schedule and good numbers of riders participating.<br />
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I'll be doing the <a href="http://www.heckofthenorth.com/" target="_blank">Heck Epic</a> this weekend which should be a fun adventure in the north woods.<br />
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The <a href="http://gravelworlds.com/race/" target="_blank">Gravel Worlds</a> field looks real strong this year with a good contingent of riders making the trip from St Cloud, including our own Dirt Bag founder Ben Doom, and the return of the GW 2013 champion as well as this years Dirty Kanza champ.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.inspirationgravel.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration 100</a> is still open for registration for their penultimate year.<br />
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These are but a few that are on my radar. Check with <a href="http://ridinggravel.com/events/month/" target="_blank">Riding Gravel</a> for a complete schedule of national and even worldwide grinders.<br />
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Exciting times. Good times. Challenging times. Live to ride. Ride to live.<br />
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<br />Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-71556459330223027832015-07-28T07:36:00.002-07:002015-07-28T07:37:34.089-07:00<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Kyia Anderson 5:50 1<sup>st</sup> Women<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">John Carline 6:09 1st Men<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Michael Latsch 6:09 1st Men<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Sue Schroeder 6:13 2<sup>nd</sup> Women <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Derek Radtke 6:24 2<sup>nd</sup> Men<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Charles Wolf DNF<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Emily Flynn DNF<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Brian Boehmer DNF <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Steve VanVleet DNF<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Matt VanVleet DNF<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Cory Hedin DNF<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Sean (can’t read last) DNF<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Bob Mueller 4:47 1<sup>st</sup> Men<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Jay Dellis 4:52 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Jake Fons 5:19<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Greg Knoll 5:44<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Shaun Flynn DNF<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Jon Kern 1:40 1<sup>st</sup> Men<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Kurt Stunek 2:04<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Michael Houghton 2:48<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Roger Landis 3:17<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Marilyn Crandell 4:04<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-19586541334711683502015-07-28T07:32:00.000-07:002015-07-28T07:35:14.418-07:00GravelFest Results<div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
Below is the results for the 2015 Dirt Bag GravelFest out of French Lake. Please let me know if there are any corrections.<br />
A hardy well done to all those who showed and attempted and especially those who finished. The road conditions literally changed overnight with the rains as the hardpacked gravel became soft and the going got tough.<br />
That's the beauty and dynamics of gravel racing as the road can change just like the scenery.<br />
I hope you all had fun and were challenged.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Kyia Anderson 5:50 1<sup>st</sup> Women<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">John Carline 6:09 1st Men<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Michael Latsch 6:09 1st Men<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Sue Schroeder 6:13 2<sup>nd</sup> Women <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Derek Radtke 6:24 2<sup>nd</sup> Men<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Rebecca Peterson 3:03 1<sup>st</sup> Women<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8048180136582167032.post-80335071892978832442015-07-17T13:37:00.002-07:002015-07-17T14:30:54.212-07:00Dirt Bag GravelFest UpdateJust letting you all know that I'll have info up at least by early evening for the ride tomorrow.<br />
Here is the link to the MapMyRide file if you want to download and/or look at the courses.<a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/755327555/" target="_blank">GravelFest Courses</a>.<br />
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I am taking walk up registrations.<br />
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More to follow,<br />
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JavaJohn<br />
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ps: Cue Sheets are doneJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15152447383386054913noreply@blogger.com1