Photo from our favorite radio station, WTIP, Grand Marais.
Before the craziness of Le Grand du Nord registration begins (tomorrow, 6AM CST, this website) we want to say "Thank You!”
A full hearted Thank You to our federal, state, county and city partners who help make sure our cycling events are safe, efficient, beautiful and legal (lol.) These hardworking people do jobs that often go unnoticed. Their work is often under-appreciated by folks who come up and enjoy the amazing recreation resources the North Shore has to offer. At worst lately, their work has been demonized.
So, to the United States Forest Service, Superior National Forest, thank you for maintaining, building and conserving the roads, forests and wilderness areas of this region. We would be at a huge loss without your service.
To the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, thank you for managing the beautiful trails and roads including the North Shore State Trail. What an amazing network of trails and roads and outdoor resources you help protect.
Lake and Cook County highway departments have been gracious partners for years. We appreciate your work and patience as we utilize these rural arteries in and out of towns.
Lake and Cook County sheriffs, we value your work, helping to provide a level of safety and enforcement in such a vast country. It’s dangerous, challenging and so much more. Thank you.
Our hospital and EMS partners, we love a boring day. But when we call on you, you answer quickly. Thank you.
Please know that in this neck of the woods, our events could not happen without these fine people. Say hello, thank you and know that many are going above and beyond these days to help us Ride the Good Line. Thank you!