Details for The Heck of the North

Hello Graveleers!

All registration for The Heck is closed. I have sent out notices via BikeReg detailing important updates. The waitlists are now closed, too. If you received a separate letter about this it means you will have to wait until 2023. Thanks so much for your interest!

Of note: Wave times have changed! Please see details about this on the website and the BikeReg message. Short answer is this: 105 mile wave is from 8 AM to 8:20. The 55 mile wave starts at 8:30 and ends at 8:50. The 20 mile event starts at 9 AM and ends at 9:20. Faster riders start first (in your wave) then slower until the end of the wave. If you are racing for the win or podium, you must start at the gun start time for your distance (8 AM, 8:30 AM or 9 AM.)

All distance changes must be made by September 15, earlier the better.

Thanks for your patience as we hammer out these last minute details! It’s gonna be a great race!

Calling Volunteers! Please consider joining our dedicated volunteer corp. Sign up is ready. Please go here to register.

Please see new guidelines for camping. We are not allowing any camping at either the northern or southern lots associated with the start area.

Ride the Good Line

Jeremy

Photo by Evan Frost

Last Call for Kits!

Our Podiumwear Storefront is now open until August 28. Ship time estimated for September 20…time for The Heck of the North. We also have some pieces that will pair nicely for nordic skiing. Go here to order: https://www.podiumwear.com/team-storefront/heck-of-the-north-productions-fall-2022/

Thanks and Ride the Good Line!

Jeremy

Ride the Good Line Kit Store is Open!

Our Podiumwear Storefront is now open until August 28. Ship time estimated for September 20…time for The Heck of the North. Go here to order: https://www.podiumwear.com/team-storefront/heck-of-the-north-productions-fall-2022/

Thanks and Ride the Good Line!

Jeremy

Photos from The Fox

Here are the photos that Josh from Pointed North Photography created from The Fox Bikepacking Race.

We hired Josh to capture our events this season because he is one of the best in business. We really appreciate his hustle and creativity before, during and after the events. Thanks so much for your artistry.

Josh will be back shooting The Heck of the North. Until then, we hope you are recovered and already missing those North Shore woods and Grand Marais sunrises.

Ride the Good Line!

Jeremy and The Fox Team

Kim Holak, overall fastest female

The McFaddens and Leege rolling the North Shore. Bodee, 15 and Chloe, 17, were classy bikepack racers and great to have in the event. Thanks to Duluth Devo for fostering all types of cycling!

The Fox Results

Our team thanks all the intrepid racers of this inaugural Fox Bikepacking race! We had a great time and will share more photos and stories soon. The race was made better by a wide range of ages and bikepacking experience. I am very proud of this group, their spirit and friendliness. It makes hosting these events all the better. Thank you.

Here are the results. Please email/contact me with edits from your side of the handlebars.

A giant THANK YOU! to our excellent volunteer team: Lara, Ron, Rob, Char, Larry, Erica, Kyle. We could not accomplish this without your expertise and hard work.

A late shout out to Crapola Granola from Ely, Minnesota for helping fuel our racers. Seriously good granola made in Ely.

More soon!

Chloe Leege, age 17 and the next gen of bikepacking/adventure racing. Great Work!

Bodee McFadden, age 15, next gen of bikepacking/adventure racing. Congratulations!