Sunday, July 27, 2014

2014 Results


Thanks to everyone for showing up, we really had a blast.   Pictures and some comments to follow in the next day or so.

Below is what I have for times, if you see a big discrepancy, let me know, I'll fix it. 

I'm pretty sure something got lost in translation.  This is a lot of time math done in my head.  ;-)   And there is a chance I even have people in the wrong race.

Record times in all categories, weather was certainly a factor and the new course was faster and 5 miles shorter than last year. 

While we didn't have any Fat Bikes entered, Kurt had some tire problems and rode my Fat bike from Stockholm to the finish.  So he won the Fat Bike category, with an asterisk.

jim@dirtylemming.com

100 Miles



5:27 Nick Vetter Geared
5:34 Trenton Raygor SS
5:34 Adam Staufenberg Geared
5:34 David Ziemer Geared
5:34 Tim Oolman Geared
5:34 Bruce Anderson Geared
5:35 Scott Klein Geared
5:38 Randy Peterson Geared
5:45 Steven Wilson Geared
5:46 Ken Earley SS
5:59 Bill Callas Geared
6:07 Bianca Bergman Geared
6:07 Adam Bergman Geared
6:15 Norm Peterson Geared
6:15 Tim Holmstrom Geared
6:19 Bob Mueller Geared
6:21 Wayne Bishop Geared
6:21 Greg Fields Geared
6:21 Rich Zvosec Geared
6:21 John Ostmoe Geared
6:22 Kurt Waananen Fat Bike*
6:24 Howard Wiebold Geared
6:26 Brent Lein Geared
6:27 Justin Kremer Geared
6:29 Andy Williams Geared
6:32 John Will Geared
6:42 John Baritone Geared
6:43 Brian Groh Geared
6:53 John Carline Geared
7:01 Cole Rogers Geared
7:01 Mark Seaburg Geared
7:04 Mark Bushinski Geared
7:16 Steve Schoo Geared
7:16 Craig Gustafson Geared
7:16 Kristi Linder Geared
7:22 Alex Katov Geared
7:26 Doug Lost Krone Geared
8:37 Larry Kirch Geared
8:37 Ed Matthieson Geared
DNS Dan Jansen Geared
DNS Jason Lajon Geared
DNS Jim Bell Geared
DNS Mark Skarpohl Geared
DNS JJ Egbers Geared

100K
3:32


Tim Kinney


Geared
3:33 Patrick Kinney Geared
3:47 John Knudson Geared
3:52 Brent Vacinek Geared
3:54 Joe Bischoff Geared
3:54 Cory "crash" Hedin Geared
3:55 Bobby Vigil Geared
3:55 Shaun Flynn Geared
3:58 Tony Carter Geared
4:02 Robin Welling Geared
4:20 Pete Pascale Geared
4:22 Peter Thurmes Geared
4:25 John Hokanson Geared
4:43 Tony Abelson Geared
4:44 Dick Stardig Geared
4:48 Kory Johnson Geared
4:55 Don Scheese Geared
5:02 Michelle Wilwerding Geared
5:03 JB Matthews Geared
5:04 Timothy Jung Geared
5:08 Tim Bauer Geared
5:13 Luke Sicora Geared
5:13 Austin Carline Geared
5:13 Wayne Sicora Geared
5:23 Mike Brown Geared
5:24 Adisack Nhouyvanisvong Geared
5:27 Lisa Day Geared
5:28 Colin Dunn Geared
6:09 Brett Sweeney Geared
6:09 Vic Tonn Geared
6:17 Chuck Barden Geared
6:26 Sandy Ostmoe Geared
6:32 Jean Abelson Geared
DNS Callie Vergas Geared







Sunday, July 20, 2014

Race Day Details

---- Update 7/26 
Bag drop
Feel free to bring a bag to leave at the start/finish so you can change clothes and get comfortable.

Pool
My Neighbor who is also riding has offered up his pool for a cool down, will have to hose you down first though.

----  Update 7/23

Updated Cue Sheet
For safety reasons I'm moving the sprint finish.   The sprint finish for those of you concerned with your place will be just before where the Luce Line goes under highway 25 coming into Watertown.    We'll try put up a cone 50 feet before the tunnel and hopefully it will be there when you finish. Otherwise just improvise.

So if you feel the need to contest a place within the group you are riding with this is where you can do it.   There won't be anyone there to judge so work it out with your fellow sprinters and record it when you get to the finish.

Here is an updated cue sheet.   No different than the last one except the sprint finish is called out.

Cue Sheet

GPX files and maps in post below do not change.

Blinkers
Sounds like it might be foggy on Saturday morning, might be a good idea to put a rear blinker on your bike.

Jim

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---- 7/20 update below

Course update I rode the entire course today (7/20) on my fat bike and it's in pretty good shape, some of the rains have made for some sketchy washed out stretches, so you will need to be careful, but that's par for the course when riding gravel.

Bring some patience and a good attitude

This is a free ride funded by Jim, Ed, and our families.   The volunteers are our friends and they get a free t-shirt for their effort funded by those of you who purchased them.

We increased the number of riders significantly this year, so the start will be a bit hectic, but with two distances and varied riding speeds we expect the finish to be a fun and laid back.


Start time
When : 7 AM, Saturday July 26th, 2014

Maps, Cue Sheets, GPX files

See post below, we encourage the use of gps devices!   Everytrail and a dozen others have smartphone apps that you can use that are either free or only a couple dollars.

Registration

Registration opens at 6 AM.   
You will need to sign a waiver, get your packet which will include a number for your helmet and a copy of the cue sheet.   You can also pick up and pay for your t-shirt if you ordered one.

Directions to parking and start

You will need to get to Watertown, from there park at Christ Community Church on Highway 10.   See map on how to get from parking to start.   There is a biffy next to the ball field at the parking lot.  Use it to keep the bathroom line at the house down.

There is limited parking on the street near the start, but we're asking that only people who car pool and rider bringing volunteers use that.


With 85 riders we're going to have a very crowded cul-de-sac at the start.





Bathroom at the start/finish

You can use the bathroom at our house at the start and when you finish, but it might be a bit crowded at the start so keep that in mind.

Ride distances

When you register, choose your distance, 100 miles or 100K.

Both rides are the same route until around 40 miles.  At 40 miles the 100K turns off onto the Luce line and the 100 mile heads north.


If you sign up for the 100 mile, and decide to do 100K, that's cool, but please text Jim, number is in the cue sheets.   Last year we went looking for a few riders....  


The 100 mile ride is harder than last year, but 5 miles shorter, if you feel cheated on distance, follow Krone or Carline, they always put in a few extra miles.   Or make up your own and go for the "Dougie-I got lost" trophy.


Check Points

There is a check point in Biscay for both the 100 mile and 100K where there is water at around 33 miles.   

There is a second check point at Stockholm Lutheran Church at 62 miles for the 100 mile.   Water will also be available there.


The 100K riders will have additional chances to stop in Silver Lake at Molly's cafe (42.5 miles) and in Winsted (52 miles) at a grocery store and the corner bar (which has a nice deck)


The two check points are the only place for water on the 100 mile ride, keep that in mind and bring plenty of water as 38 miles on a hot day is a long way to go.


Ed is going to sweep the ride.


Tentative Check Point operating times:

Biscay - 9:30 to 11:00 (or until Ed gets there)
Stockholm - 10:30 to 12:30 (or until Ed gets there) 

Support - not very much

This is an unsupported ride.   You will need to bring adequate water and nourishment for the ride.   You will need to bring tools, spare tubes, ... If you get to a check point, chances are you will get some help from a volunteer.

We'll have some treats at the check points, but not enough to get you 100 miles, so keep that in mind.


Finish

We will be "collecting" finish times.    It will be self timed, on your honor.

The finish for places will be before the tunnel where the Luce Line goes under Hwy 25 going into Watertown. at the start of the bridge on the Luce Line, if it's close, figure it out between you guys, we won't have anyone there to decide.   From there ride to the timing finish and let them know your order.


The trophies cost $4 and are not real gold, so no need to get too uptight about a finish place.

Top finisher trophies will likely be given to the winners as they finish.   We'll hand out the others at around 2PM or so.


There is a previous post that describes how you can get a trophy, it's not all about speed.   

Lemming survival party
Tradition holds that at the finish the surviving Lemming herd gathers for a few beers and brats and whatever else Suzanne and Becky can come up with which we will provide on our deck in the back.   

We'll also have something for those who prefer veggie stuff (black bean burgers, humus, ....)


Rules - just a few
  1. You must sign a waiver.
  2. You must check in at the check points.
  3. You must wear a helmet.
  4. You must wear your number on your helmet.
  5. With the exception of your fellow grinders (or a friendly local), you are on your own. This is a self supported event. 
  6. No public urination allowed. Please find a remote woods or ditch in an uninhabited area. 
  7. Obey all traffic laws. This is an open course so show respect. 
  8. Helmet required. 
  9. No littering! Pack out what you bring. 
  10. If you leave the course, you must re-enter at the same spot you left.
  11. If you need to drop, let Jim know via text, number is in the cue sheets.

Maps, waiver, and cue sheets

Here is a link to the cue sheet, waiver, and gpx files.

We'll have cue sheets at the start for everyone, but if you are one of those people that likes to do some laminating and such here they are:


We'll also have waivers at the start for everyone.


Right click the link and download


Cue Sheets  (updated 7/23 to include sprint finish)


Waiver


100 Mile GPX File


100 K GPX File


Maps below, 

You can also get the gpx files from everytrail by clicking on the map link.

2014 Dirty Lemming 100 Mile


EveryTrail - Find the best Hiking in Minnesota


2014 Dirty Lemming 100K


EveryTrail - Find the best Hiking in Minnesota



Some pictures from the preview ride this Sunday.



Spectators are already lining the course


You will like this bridge, assuming you can find it.  ;-)


Biscay check point


Stockholm check point


Nice place to cool down





Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Gravel. The other bike meat.

With two weeks to go we have managed to fill all our drops + a few so we are a bit over 80 riders right now.   So the start will be crowded.

I'm finalizing the route and will publish it the Monday or Tuesday before the ride.   We'll give out cue cards, but we also strongly encourage riders to use the gpx files that we will provide.   Even with all that a number of you will get lost, but that's OK, we have a trophy for that.

We're sitting pretty good with volunteers right now.   But could always use a few extra.   Free T-Shirt, same graphics as below except Neon Yellow.

Yes, bigger trophies this year, expanded categories.  



2014 Categories - You can only win one category, which sucks if you are the fastest oldest rider on a single speed fat bike with great tattoos and spent 3 days making the perfect post card and drove in from Nome.

100K trophies
100 K 50+ TOP FEMALE
100 K 50+ TOP MALE
100 K SINGLE SPEED CHAMP
100 K TOP FEMALE
100 K TOP MALE

100 Mile Trophies
100 M 50+ TOP FEMALE
100 M 50+ TOP MALE
100 M SINGLE SPEED CHAMP
100 M TOP FEMALE
100 M TOP MALE
MOST IMPROVED
DOUGIE - I GOT LOST
LEMMING OF THE YEAR
TOP ROOKIE
FAT BIKE CHAMP
Purely subjective
BEST POST CARD
BEST TATTOO
LEMMING OF THE YEAR

Others
FARTHEST TRAVELER
OLDEST RIDER
YOUNGEST RIDER
You'll like the heather gray, it's a bit lighter than last years.   It will go nice with that pair of gray plaid shorts or skirt you have been trying to accessorize.









Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Closed again



We are closed again.    

We reopened to fill some drops, but quickly got back to our limit.

If you are in and you need to drop for whatever reason let me know ASAP.

There will be more drops so if you would like to be on the wait list drop me an email.  So far everyone on the wait list has gotten in.

Thanks,

Jim
jim@dirtylemming.com

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Rider list as of 4/30 is up.  If you sent in a post card and don't see your name let me know.

Great post cards so far.  

About 11 spots left.


Details below if you still want in....

We were working on a new route last weekend, Here are a few pictures...   

This will be the ride for you if you are.....

Looking for a fixer upper,

with a great school system,

and speed traps for cows,

and nice trails,

and natural cooling.

Monday, March 31, 2014

Post Card Address

Registration is closed!
Send your post card to:
Dirty Lemming Gravel Ride

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Postcard registration opens April 1st

Post card registration opens April 1st for the 4th running of the Dirty Lemming gravel ride.   The ride will start at 7AM on July 26th.
We'll take the first 80 riders that send in a post card.  There will be a trophy for best post card.

New 100K and 100 mile options. The routes this year will include at least three of the following:  water crossing, cornice, cliff, rockband, outcrop, malt shop, church, or small town bar.


Jim and Ed



Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Phat Lemming


Look Ma, no kickstand!

Picked up this gem and rode it last weekend.   Lots of work with all the snow, but quite a lot of fun once you get used to riding at 6.5 mph.


There might be a Phat Lemming ride in the cards for March as a tuneup for the ROK.

Jim

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Fjerde Dirty Lemming

That is fourth in Denmark or Norway.

We have set July 26th as the date for the Fjerde Dirty Lemming.   

We'll do the postcard thing in April, probably allow last years riders a preferred entry and cap the number of riders at 80 or 100.

Looking forward to doing it again!

Jim