Question.

Gonna do the t-shirt thing again this year to help off set any costs, etc.

What do you prefer: T-shirt, l/s t-shirt, or hoodie?

Let us know.

Trying to plan.

Thanks.

Date Has Been Set!

The 3rd running of the Dirt Bag has a date!  October 27th.
We will be taking postcards the month of June.  First 100 are in.  We reserve the right to do whatever we want with registration...just don't want much over 100.  Don't know that we could handle any more than that!
More info the month of May.
It's going to be a holiday in Clearwater.
Questions email: dirtbagride@hotmail.com

Postcards sent to: Dirt Bag III
                             160 29th Ave South
                             St. Cloud, MN 56301

Please not yet...June.

Already have some great sponsors lined up.  Course is being rehashed.  Will be newer yet.  Pretty damn excited.

Gravel On.

Ben and Brian.

Last Minute 411

Post below this one has the MapMyRide link and directions to the race start.
Not much more to discuss just some final info before Saturday:

• Race start is 9:00 am on Saturday the 29th. Registration opens at 8:00 am.


• Race is about 86 miles long, 2500 feet of climbing, some pavement, more gravel.


• No drop bags but the 42 (or so) mile checkpoint will have water, energy drink, and cookies. It is also next to a gas station. This will be your only opportunity for water, etc.


• Coffee and such available in the morning. Chili and such available after the race.


• The race start is at the Lions Shelter in Clearwater. It is an enclosed shelter, has a play ground, located a block from a grocery store, and bathrooms are on site.


• We do have door prizes available from our great sponsors (located on right side bar). Prizes will be given away in typical gravel fashion....laid on a table for the taking.


• We do have t-shirts ($15), long sleeve t-shirts ($20), and hooded sweatshirts ($35) for sale. We have more t-shirt than anything.

That should do it. Thanks again for all the interest in this race. Pretty damn excited for Saturday. As always let us know if you have questions: dirtbagride@hotmail.com

Thanks

Yo! Here is the course via Map my Ride.

The Ride will be starting from Lions park in Clearwater.

Direction from I-94. Take exit 178 for MN-24 Head North East into town. Take a right onto County Road 75 Lions shelter is under water tower on Left.

Directions from HWY 10 Take MN-24 head South West towards Clearwater. Take Left onto County Road 75 Lions shelter is under water tower on Left.

We would prefer that once the Lions lot is full that Folks would park in the old Coborns parking lot. Which will be the first right after you turn onto Co Rd 75.

GPS of Dirt Bag II

Sorry I didn't put the link up on this site but go here (www.justbike.blogspot.com) and you will find a link to my GPS mapping of the Dirt Bag II course for this year. We will also get MapMyRide up today.
This week we will also provide directions to the start plus a few other things as they come up.

Looking forward to Saturday.

Out.

Some info...

Again thanks to those that have emailed us (dirtbagride@hotmail.com) to let us know if you will not be attending. I have been getting inquiries almost daily about others wanting in. So far they have all been let in. Sweet!

Cue cards are done and MapMyRide has been finalized...awesome. Checking the cards today for accuracy. We will post the MapMyRide info here this weekend or Monday.

We have acquired the Lions Park shelter in Clearwater for the start of this race. Much nicer digs than last year. It's right in town so super easy to get to from Hwy 10 or 94, (directions coming). The shelter is enclosed so if the weather is bad we will have a nice place to start and finish. The park has a playground, grills, etc. It is also a couple blocks away from a grocery store.

As previously mentioned there will NOT be a drop bag option. However, we will have an aid station with water and energy drink, oh cookies too, around mid point (race is about 88 miles). The aid station is also at a gas station. Given the time of year two, maybe three, water bottles should be more than enough to get you 42 miles.

Also, to repeat an FYI from earlier, we will have coffee and sweet breads (or something of the like) in the morning, plus water and energy drink. Energy drink, water, and monster cookies (it is close to Halloween) at the check/aid station. Chili, coffee, water at the end of the race. T-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, and hoodies will also be for sale...all food is included in the race entrance fee!

Thanks for your interest and as always ask if you have questions.

Later.

Yo...Check It!

I love how this turned out! Nice job Hidden Bay!
T-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, and hoodies will be for sale to help offset any costs of the event. Long sleeve and hoodies will be very limited...very.

Brian and I drove the course today, took notes, and marked the miles...it's all set at about 87.8 miles long. A bit longer than last year and shorter than the other AGRS events. We figure it's late in the season and most would appreciate a shorter course...88 miles ain't that short!

Thanks again to those that have been letting us know if you won't be making it. This has let several others get in.

More info to come...but in the meantime ask away if you have questions.

Thanks.