The Heck of the North remains our passion. Every year we are inspired, heartened, amused and motivated by the energy and spirit you bring to The Heck. For that, we share a very heartfelt thank you.
We thank our incredible corp of volunteers that help us and you make the most of the event. We are so grateful.
Our sponsors are the best in the gravel cycling world. Please consider them when shopping and traveling.
A special thanks to Lake County Highway and Sheriff departments, Mayo Ambulance, the USFS (Langley River Rd!!!), Silver Creek Township, MN DNR (North Shore State Trail!), John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon and Nate Eide with Lake County Land Commission.
We start planning for the upcoming season the night after the race. Please feel free to contact us with comments and suggestions.
I am fortunate to meet everyone as they cross the finish line. I grab a few quick images. It’s your energy that helps keep Heck of the North Productions alive and well. Thank you!
Some special recognition:
56 Mile SS winner Joaquin Valdes
56 Mile Fixed Gear winner Tony Schneider (Tony wanted to make sure the Heck did not get too easy)
56 Mile Vintage winner Kevin Wood (Sorry John Hatcher. Next year…)
105 Mile SS winner Barry Buhr
19 Mile SS winner Tony Dank
Fastest 105 female Brooklyn Waldner
Fastest 105 male Peter MacGregor
Fastest 56 mile female Deb DeLuca
Fastest 56 mile male Satchell Mische-Richter
Top three 105 mile male: Peter MacGregor, Nick Nygaard and Shane Steele
Top three 56 mile male: Satchell Mische-Richter, Keith Ailey, Rodney Puumala
Top three 19 mile female: Erinn Riley, Sara Martin and Molly Johnston
Fastest 19 mile male Karl Saarela
Some guys that add a lot to the world of gravel cycling: Roman Friese (SS), Trenton Raygor (SS) and Charles Parsons (SS)
Heck tandem finishers! Maggy Nevrly and Alec Kadlec
Patrick & Annika Hansen in the 19 miler! What a team!
19 mile E-bike team Katelyn and Brad Bennett
Family of family!