2012 Kickoff

Well, the whole thing gets going again this weekend with the 2012 running of the Ragnarök 105. Former champions and newcomers alike will take the start line in Red Wing this Saturday to test their mettle against themselves and each other. Who will take home the coveted AGRS Cup? Will Jim Bell repeat for the Men's? Can Kelly Mac prove herself worthy again? Stay tuned here for updates on the official finishes for all of the AGRS events...

After Five Events

Here is the breakdown for the AGRS leaders after five events.

Lord James:
Jim Bell - 168pts
Hurl Everstone - 151pts
Jason Buffington - 147pts

Lady Elizabeth:
Kelly MacWilliams - 190pts*
Amy Kippley - 122pts*

With only one event left in the tank, it'll be interesting to see how this thing unfolds.

Remember in addition to the simple glory that comes with victory, these folks are racing for custom frames built by Josh at Three Stars and Dan at Pallas Athena. Good luck in St. Cloud!

*A miscalculation on our part resulted in a different point total for this contest. Apologies for any inconvenience.

After four events...

Here is the breakdown for the top five contenders in the race for the 2011 Lord James and Lady Elizabeth Cup's:

Lord James
Jason Buffington - 117pts
Charlie Farrow - 103pts
Jim Bell - 92pts
Joe Meiser - 91pts
Hurl Everson - 91pts

Lady Elizabeth
Kelly MacWilliams - 118pts (Overall Leader)
Amy Kippley - 82pts
Kristi Henderson - 46pts
Darcy Sanford - 46pts
Mara Larson - 46pts

Please remember that these folks are racing not only for their Cup and all the glory it holds, but for a custom frame built by either Josh at Three Stars (for the lady) or Dan at Pallas Athena (for the lord).

Standing(s)

Things are a bit hectic here at the AGRS headquarters. So, while we continue to dig through the couch cushions for our missing abacus beads, we'll work on finally finishing the current standings. In the meantime, we thought you might as well watch this. It's aptly titled.

ORBA SQUARA "GRAVEL" MUSIC VIDEO from LORCAN FINNEGAN on Vimeo.

...and so it begins.

Tomorrow is Saturday, it also happens to be the date for the AGRS kick-off. Tomorrow morning in Red Wing, Minnesota about 100 people will line up to test themselves on some of the finest gravel roads in the Midwest.

It is humbling to see this sport grow, but more importantly it is incredible to see the community that has risen up from all of this bicycle riding. So, if you're in the area and are interested to see what this is all about, make your way to Missippippi National Golf Course (try to leave a soft footprint during your visit, as we are guests there and our return depends heavily on not interrupting their everyday business) tomorrow morning around 7:00 and take it all in. While the race is closed to any new entries, the sights will be many and the buzz in the air will be profound.

The Ragnarök 105 is alive and well and so it begins.

Take care...

2011 Cup Winners

So you've gone and thrown your hat into the ring for the 2011 AGRS: Race for the Cup, but for what? Fame and glory? Your name on the side of the jar? Sure. Those two are certainly worth racing for, but if there were more would your heart race? Would you give it everything you've got?

We would.

What if we told you that the Women's champion would be having a custom frame built for her by Josh at Three Stars Cycles? Would that put a jump in your step? It should.

Also, what if we told you that the Men's champion would be receiving a custom frame from Dan at Pallas Athena? Enough to get your motor going? It ought to be.

There it is folks, the cards are down. Get on your bikes and ride!

Two Thousand Heckleven.

News update for the Heck of the North registration. Get on it. Also, those fellas at the Westside Dirty Benjamin are wrapping things up...

More nuze down the road...