Refunds and Rides

Photo by Tone Coughlin

Photo by Tone Coughlin

Oh this week. I should be out on course. Marking the odd snowmobile trail. Riding through the yellow light of Fall on the backroads of the North Shore. Worrying about the cue cards. So it goes.

Instead, refund checks are done and in the mail today. If there are any issues, either with the amount or pushing it ahead to 2021, just email and I will try to make it right. Thanks for your patience!

There are rumors that there may be a few people riding the backroads of the North Shore this weekend. One of them might even be me. Please remember these things:

  • There is no official Heck of the North event this year. If you happen to be riding roads associated with past events, please acknowledge that you are doing your own thing!

  • I will not be supplying cue cards from past events. There are many reasons for this. Thank you for respecting this.

  • If, indeed, you see other local folk on the roads this weekend, please be great gravel cycling citizens. Some may just assume the event is occurring. I would hate there to be bad feelings created on this weirdest of years. Thank you for respecting this!

  • Please be welcoming to ALL new cyclists you might see on the roads this Fall. We are making a concerted effort to encourage cyclists of all ages, all colors, all backgrounds to experience the joy that comes from riding a bicycle. I invite you to invite someone new to this beautiful sport.

We are planning for a seriously good 2021. With some luck and healthy living, I am hopeful we will get there.

Be in touch and Ride the Good Line

Sincerely Yours

Jeremy Kershaw and Avesa Rockwell

September

Toward the finish. Photo Tone Coughlin

Toward the finish. Photo Tone Coughlin

Hello!

We at Heck of the North Productions are sincerely missing the activities that typically occur this time of year. Final route scouts, cue card creation, stuffing packets at the kitchen table frantically before the big dance. My daughter said this morning that the weather felt like Heck of the North weather. I agree. But we are planning a robust 2021 season and will keep you posted as we progress. Hang in there!

Here are a few updates regarding this Fall:

  1. Refunds for the 2020 event should be in the mail by the last week of September or earlier. It is a labor intensive process but something we feel right about. Thank you for your patience.

  2. We will not be endorsing an event or providing cue cards for the 2020 Heck of the North. There are many reasons for this. If you choose to ride on the North Shore that weekend, please be courteous and great gravel cycling citizens. There are many other people enjoying this part of the world, too, in late September. Thank you for your cooperation!

  3. We will be hosting a Heck of the North/Ride the Good Line Garage Sale on Saturday, September 12 in Duluth at our house. We want to clear out some product to make room for new designs. Hats, tees, hoodies, patches, stickers, and the last of the kits (jerseys, bibs.) Prices will be marked way down. Please stop by 1314 East 6th Street between noon and 5 pm. Please wear a mask and we will do our best to physical distance during your visit. I hope you can stop by!

Please feel free to email me at jeremybkershaw@gmail.com with any questions or comments.

Until then, Ride the Good Line,

Jeremy Kershaw and Avesa Rockwell