Guest blogger, Shane Hitz, shares his Global Fatbike Day solo pre-sunrise to post-sunset day in the saddle. Along the way he was even the first to set tracks this winter exploring several winter waterfalls on a perfect December day.
Stan Prutz has cycled all over the globe and returns to his Wisconsin roots for the first time in over 30 years to take on the 144 mile Red Granite Grinder. Get all the details of the dawn to dusk affair through Stan’s eyes.
Just as falling is a part of trail running, making a wrong turn is a reality in trail racing. I still remember the first time I made a wrong turn over 20 years ago since it still stings. And hundreds of races later, wrong turns are still a part of my races.
Because of the awesome team I am surrounded by, IRONBULL was able to put on not just an epic race course, but an epic event from start to finish at the inaugural Red Granite Grinder bike race.
Andrea Larson, ultra running since 2008, shares tips that may be helpful to other racers, especially since many of the IRONBULL Ultra Trail racers are competing in their first trail and/or ultra.
I reminiscence about being intimidated the first time experiencing the Woodson YMCA triathlon and share stories of others including several that have overcome significant obstacles just to toe the start line.
Over the next two weeks I will be at races, but not racing. I’ve now experienced Wausau 24 bike race through many lenses: volunteer, crew, racer, and now sponsor. Coming back each time has brought new experiences as well as people to experience it with.