Inaugural Wolf fastest, Shane Maxwell of Two Harbors. I love this photo by Josh Kowaleski. Classic.

We set out to create a race that blended racing with bikepacking, pushed riders to their limits and brought people together each day in this beautiful part of the world. I think we got there.

Helping to tell that story is Josh Kowaleski of Pointed North Photography. I encourage you to start at the beginning of this collection of photos and take in the images he captured. It’s a fantastic journey. Thank you, Josh. The Wolf Bikepacking Photo Collection

We love watching all the dramas play out over an extended event like the Wolf. And we really loved getting to know these amazing people. Thank you for being part of this inaugural Wolf Bikepacking Race experience.

We again thank and thank and thank our dedicated, talented and friendly volunteers that gave their all to this event. You helped make it something special, safe and organized.

We are already planning next year’s event. And we are also putting the finishing touches on The Heck of the North. Stay tuned for more.

Without further ado, here are the category winners for this year’s Wolf. Congratulations! It was really cool seeing everyone give so much to this event and to the sport of bikepack racing.