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02-02-07, 08:39 PM
Here are a couple articles and some video about the Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon race in northern MN. The race kicks off on Monday, Feb 5. These guys are my winter cycling heroes. :)
Local WCCO TV News Story (http://wcco.com/sports/local_story_033203710.html) (not sure how long the video will be posted)
Jan/Feb 2007 Minnesota Conservation Volunteer article on the 2006 Arrowhead 135 (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteer/janfeb07/ultramarathon.html)
Official Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon site (http://www.arrowheadultra.com/)
We also had a NY Times article about a few local racers and a recent race, the Chilly Chili in Bloomington, MN. I had a blast competing in it last weekend. There's also mention of races in Alaska and Canada.
Wheels on Ice: Slip-Sliding and Loving It (http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/02/02/travel/escapes/02adventurer.html?8dpc)
I always enjoy seeing winter cycling write-ups from other parts of the country. Just thought my fellow winter cyclists would have an interest in a few from this neck of the woods. Enjoy...
Local WCCO TV News Story (http://wcco.com/sports/local_story_033203710.html) (not sure how long the video will be posted)
Jan/Feb 2007 Minnesota Conservation Volunteer article on the 2006 Arrowhead 135 (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteer/janfeb07/ultramarathon.html)
Official Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon site (http://www.arrowheadultra.com/)
We also had a NY Times article about a few local racers and a recent race, the Chilly Chili in Bloomington, MN. I had a blast competing in it last weekend. There's also mention of races in Alaska and Canada.
Wheels on Ice: Slip-Sliding and Loving It (http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/02/02/travel/escapes/02adventurer.html?8dpc)
I always enjoy seeing winter cycling write-ups from other parts of the country. Just thought my fellow winter cyclists would have an interest in a few from this neck of the woods. Enjoy...