Category Archives: Race

Event Recap: 2012 Brompton US Championship

How did you start off the 2012 Open Streets?  At the moment the clock struck 10:00, barriers were put up and approximately 30 men and women neatly folded their bicycles and waited patiently for a bell to ring.  At the moment the … Continue reading

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Event Recap: Almanzo 100

What a difference a year makes.  In 2011, the story of the Almanzo 100 was rainy, muddy, and cold temperatures.  This year, heat and wind, but the theme was the same, cycling enthusiasts coming together to battle the elements and gravel … Continue reading

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Pleasant Street KOM

So this is exciting.  Our friends over at MPLS Musette have quite the event planned for April 15th.  The picture that you see above is Pleasant Street in Saint Paul and it is one heck of a hill.  In April … Continue reading

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Stupor Bowl XV Pictures and Video

Of course, we spent as much time snapping photos and video as we did watching the race, so check it out. Video of the rollout from One on One Bike Shop to the starting point. Video of the start of … Continue reading

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Stupor Bowl XV Recap

Stupor Bowl XV is in the books, and from the epic start to the beautiful weather, this was once again, a perfect showcase for the city of Minneapolis cycling scene. Trying to be a spectator for the Stupor Bowl is … Continue reading

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Weekend Event Recap: Minnetonka Ice Race

Now that we are firmly into the month of January it seems that Winter has finally decided to show up, and riders could feel it on Saturday morning on Lake Minnetonka.  Certain things about the 2012 installment of the Lake Minnetonka Ice … Continue reading

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2012 Almanzo 100 and Royal 162

If we had to rank our favorite events from 2011 the Almanzo 100 would have to be near the top of the list. Check out our recap of the event here. 100 miles (or 162 for the Royal) on a … Continue reading

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Event Recap: A Few Gears Eve 5, By Nicole

 “Even Experienced Cyclists Make Mistakes ” Wet. Frozen. Cold.  Did I mention wet? The weather usually produces epic conditions for the last alleycat of the year, and Mother Nature did not disappoint.  The one, and usually only, St Paul alleycat … Continue reading

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Cross for Tots This Saturday

With a unique poster, fun theme and good cause to boot, Cross 4 Tots returns for another year this Saturday.  Hollywood Cycles is hosting the event in Vanderbie Park (Bloomington) starting with races at 12:15. The race is not sanctioned so … Continue reading

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24 Hours of Afton Recap By: Nicole

Salsa Two-Four: The perfect mix of fun, pain and suffering August brings about the annual 24 hour MTB race hosted by MORC and this year’s title sponsor, Salsa. While there are an assortment of team and solo categories for the … Continue reading

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