Taking the reigns. Avesa rocked it! Photo Pointed North Photography

Our hearts are filled again after this edition of The Heck of the North Gravel Classic. With me working from the sidelines with Covid and Avesa taking the reigns in full…we both feel an immense sense of gratitude for our amazing team of volunteers. And we are so thankful that Heck riders continue to be fantastic people. I say it every year, but it is because of the incredible energy and spirit you bring to the event why we keep doing our best each gravel season. And again, Avesa Rockwell was a star heading up the event! Thank you!

Results. Please see the Heck Results page or visit Duluth Timing & Events Please contact them if you have a discrepency about time or event distance.

Awards!

Fastest Female 105 Mile Race: Risa Hustad 6:44:26
Fastest Male 105 Mile Race: Dalton Collins 5:24:48
Toughest 105 Mile Race: Casey Dickinson and Lisa Byrne 10:17:16
Fastest Female 56 Mile Race: Emily Flynn 3:09:57
Fastest Male 56 Mile Race: Sean Cooley 2:28:31
Toughest 56 Mile Race: Britta Peterson 8:37:10
Fastest Female 20 Mile Race: Marilyn Ailey 1:13:34
Fastest Male 20 Mile Race: 1:10:26
Toughest 20 Mile Race: 3:29:36

Photos. Josh at Pointed North Photography will have race photos ready later this week. I prioritize photographic work at our events and I think Josh has done an incredible job this season of capturing the feel of the races. These photos are free for you to download and share. Unfortunately, with me away from the finish line, I was not able to grab my batch of shots…including the fastest and slowest and everyone in between. Please share those photos with me and I look forward to getting them our into the world!

Sponsors. Thank you to our business sponsors that help bring really cool product to our events. We appreciate your support!

Heck Store. If you missed a sale at the event, we will have our Heck Store restocked online later this week. Shop online and we will get Heck gear shipped your way.

2024. We, of course, start planning the next season as soon as the last rider crosses the line. Stay tuned for event dates by the end of October. He hope to have you back!