Bikes or Death Ep. 131 ~ RED GRANITE GRINDER RECAP

Bikes or Death Ep. 131 - RED GRANITE GRINDER RECAP

Triumph at the top of Billy Goat Hills. Photo credit: Patrick Farnsworth of Bikes or Death

Bikes or Death’s Patrick Farnsworth recaps the 2022 Red Granite Grinder with race director, Shane Hitz, local legend, Chris Schotz, and 144 mile winners Matti Rowe and Maria Statz.

Highlights include:

  • 9-36 min: Chris Schotz, local legend

    • 36 min: Wisconsin drivers respectful of bikers

  • 37-75 min: Matti Rowe, 144 mile 2021 and 2022 winner

    • 42 min: Grinder experience

    • 44 min: Insider insight to Billy Goat Hills

    • 55 min: How Strava friend challenged Matti to Red Granite Grinder

    • 57 min: Winning strategy including a secret weapon for the hike-a-bike

    • 64 min: Overcoming misfortunes

    • 66 min: Strategic attacks

    • 69 min: Aerobar advantages

  • 75-111 min: Maria Statz, 144 mile 2022 winner in her longest ever ride

    • 92 min: Thoughts on the course

  • 111-136 min: Shane Hitz, Red Granite Grinder mastermind

    • Insights on the mixed terrain and working with landowners

Shane marks one of two dozen private land sections featured in the Red Granite Grinder. Photo credit: Patrick Farnsworth of Bikes or Death