testing the rig for a go at the Winter Wolf route
We are actively planning the 2021 Heck of the North Productions season. Yes, a lot remains in the grey zone pending Covid 19 precautions. But I am again optimistic that we will bring events that are safe, challenging and always beautiful.
I am personally looking forward to some cool new editions to the season. First, we will be offering excellent advice from a mix of Heck veterans to those seeking answers to gravel riding questions. This will be our Gravel Go-To group. These folks will be happy to share knowledge they have learned over years of various types of gravel/bikepacking cycling. Look for this on the website in the next two weeks.
Welcoming and bringing new riders to our events will be our strongest theme this year. We will offer incentives to do so available during online registration. We ask that everyone consider welcoming at least one new person to cycling, and especially to a Heck event. It’s OK to go outside of your comfort zone on this one, too. Think of co-workers, neighbors, folks you may not think are interested in cycling or have never reached out to in this way before. I think it will be great for our sport and our communities as a whole.
We are also looking forward to bringing more group rides starting this early season. These will be a mix of rides focusing on skills, miles and getting to know other local riders.
In the works, too, are at least two group outings focusing on bikepacking skills. Pack-outs, gear, camping skills, distance riding, fishing and artwork while tripping are all topics we would consider addressing for these outings. We will post more on this by registration opening.
We are looking at opening registration on March 1, 2021. We have pushed this back to accomodate for the latest in Covid planning and permitting. We expect to offer our three events; Le Grand du Nord, The Wolf/The Fox bikepacking events, and The Heck of the North. Yes…we are changing the “Heck Epic” to “The Wolf” and introducing a shorter version called, “The Fox.” We will introduce these events in the next post this coming week. They will be formatted the same, just updating to a more fitting name!
And I am excited to have a go on the Winter Wolf Route this month. It will be a great test of Winter bikepacking skills. I will be sharing that experience this month upon my return. Consider riding it yourself and sharing your trip stories with us!
Thanks for your patience as we navigate a new season. We can hardly wait to bring a new season of gravel goodness to you.
Ride the Good Line!
Jeremy and the Heck Team