Thanks again!

So it was another wonderful Ragnarok! This time with actual nice weather too!


Before we get too far away from the fun day, I wanted to get down a few thoughts. Most will be messages of thanks.


In no particular order:

1. Thanks to the riders! The time, money and energy put forth to run this goofy thing is all worth it seeing everyone smiling and being just generally great folks out on the course. You are the biggest reason why we keep coming back for another year.
2. Thanks to our families!
3. Thanks to Mississippi National Golf Links! The proximity to the traditional Lehrbach climb makes them the ideal location. We didn't know that they have re-opened their grill... so sorry if we didn't let you know that burgers and beer would be available! We also discussed the bathroom situation and got some sincere apologies. We needed to be louder in the days coming up to the race, so hopefully that will be better next year.
4. Thanks to Angry Catfish! Parker forgot his shoes, so didn't make it to the lot before the race, but they were intending to donate a bunch of coffee. But they did have some nice swag that folks towards the back of the pack got to peruse.
5. Thanks to Twin Six! Some nice bottles and shirts for those finishing towards the back of the pack! They have been supportive of gravel rides all over the state for a while now, so give them a look-see next time you are looking for some kit or casual wear!
6. Thanks to the City of Zumbro Falls. We use their park every year, free of charge. I talked with the Mayor on Saturday and he was very excited to have us coming through again. He offered to bring in a bunch of tables etc... Thanks to all who may have stopped in their small town. It is appreciated.
7. Thanks to Goodhue and Wabasha Counties. They are great to work with!
8. Thanks Larry and Job! Larry has stepped away from the general organization of the race the past couple of years, but the help on race day is SO AWESOME!
9. Sorry for the bathroom situation at the start. Next year, due to the generosity of folks at the race, I am committing to at least one porta-potty regardless of the golf course situation. Depending on cost... maybe 2!

Feel free to leave a comment about anything you might want to change (seriously... we may not listen, but we're open to listening and thinking things through), or if there is something you really would hate to see changed.


It's easy to say right now, but the general feeling from Ragnarok central is that there will be a 9th edition in 2016. We'll see if we can settle on a date sooner than later so you can pencil it in.


Thanks again and have a great rest of your 2015!


Isaac

Just the results... attempt #2...

Let's try this again!

Finished	Race Number	Name	Finish Time	Total Time
1	122	Brenden Bellew	13:21	5:49
2	168	Sean G Mailen	13:32	6:00
3	118	Charlie Schad	13:36	6:04
4	167	Jesse LaLonde	13:53	6:21
5	106	Brandt Elson	13:54	6:22
6	135	Chris Schotz	14:06	6:34
7	120	Tim Hau	14:07	6:35
8	187	Jason Stukel	14:10	6:38
9	172	Larry Sauber	14:11	6:39
10	146	Scott Hippen	14:11	6:39
11	158	Kyle Sobota	14:15	6:43
12	157	Jeff Shupe	14:15	6:43
13	175	Matthew Abel	14:15	6:43
14	151	Carrie Sansome **1st Female**	14:15	6:43
15	185	Corey Shouse	14:16	6:44
16	164	Philip Carlton **1st SS**	14:18	6:46
17	131	Roger Karnopp	14:18	6:46
18	149	Ren Stinson	14:18	6:46
19	116	Thomas "Bud" Woodrum	14:20	6:48
20	165	Erik Peterson	14:22	6:50
21	130	Steven Yore	14:22	6:50
22	132	Melissa Hunter	14:23	6:51
23	133	Lee Venteicher	14:24	6:52
24	119	Jeremy Fry	14:24	6:52
25	148	Sam St. Pierre	14:24	6:52
26	162	Ryan Carlson	14:25	6:53
27	147	Ted Loosen	14:25	6:53
28	121	Josh Roeser	14:25	6:53
29	107	David Swanson	14:44	7:12
30	169	Paul Carroll	14:44	7:12
31	174	David Pramann	14:46	7:14
32	163	Bruce Anderson	14:48	7:16
33	180	Megan Barr	14:50	7:18
34	152	Barry Schmitt	14:52	7:20
35	182	Charles Denis	14:53	7:21
36	176	Martin Rudnick	14:55	7:23
37	127	Jeff O'Neill	14:56	7:24
38	103	David Bell	14:56	7:24
39	190	Ben Hey	14:56	7:24
40	191	Scott Swenson	14:56	7:24
41	189	Todd Shanafelt	14:57	7:25
42	126	Tim Kufahl	15:05	7:33
43	136	Devin O'Brien	15:07	7:35
44	186	Ted Clausen	15:08	7:36
45	159	Mick Carlson	15:10	7:38
46	160	Van Carlson **1st Under-18**	15:10	7:38
47	145	Brett Swenson	15:10	7:38
48	137	Leigh Langum	15:16	7:44
49	194	Parker Roenfranz	15:16	7:44
50	183	Trenton Raygor	15:16	7:44
51	193	Herman Cluse	15:16	7:44
52	181	Charles Parsons	15:16	7:44
53	153	Grant Braasch	15:17	7:45
54	155	Chad Millner	15:17	7:45
55	154	Alan Eastlund	15:17	7:45
56	108	Ray Nickles	15:22	7:50
57	150	John Hoch	15:24	7:52
58	91	Jonas Nygard	15:26	7:54
59	117	T.C. Worley	15:30	7:58
60	129	Robert Williams	15:32	8:00
61	199	James Kauth	15:33	8:01
62	197	Ben Cox	15:33	8:01
63	196	Ken Zylstra	15:34	8:02
64	109	Heath Weisbrod	15:38	8:06
65	173	Jeff Bushendorf	15:41	8:09
66	124	Shane Maxwell	15:42	8:10
67	105	Gary Lindberg	15:45	8:13
68	110	Eddie Karow	15:46	8:14
69	142	Chad Kelly	15:50	8:18
70	138	Jose Perez	15:56	8:24
71	112	Paul Haberman	16:00	8:28
72	102	Paul Urbanski	16:03	8:31
73	192	John Carline	16:16	8:44
74	134	Chris Stuckman	16:17	8:45
75	179	Joe Pahr	16:22	8:50
76	171	Meredith Rambow	16:27	8:55
77	139	Alex Koppi-Kohn	16:32	9:00
78	111	Leah Gruhn	16:33	9:01
79	188	Aaron Olson	16:33	9:01
80	198	Joel Benton	16:33	9:01
81	128	Jeff Henkemeyer	16:34	9:02
82	125	Jeff Haye	16:34	9:02
83	104	Andy Weinzierl	16:39	9:07
84	178	Neil Cary	16:43	9:11
85	156	Michael Casey	16:48	9:16
86	123	Dennis Grelk & Christina Anthony	16:49	9:17
87	161	Mara Larson	16:49	9:17
88	184	Matt Johnson	16:50	9:18
89	140	Bob Shepherd	17:01	9:29
90	141	Scott Lenz	17:09	9:37
91	144	Joseph Wirth	17:16	9:44
92	143	Jeff Pettes	17:35	10:03
93	101	Davis Sundheim	17:41	10:09
94	114	Michael Boehnlein	17:50	10:18
95	115	Matthew Webb	17:50	10:18
96	170	Robert Cure	17:58	10:26
97	166	Charly Tri	DNF LC
98	177	David Strachan	DNF ZF
99	195	Mike Criego	DNF ZF
100	113	Peter Stock	DNF ZF
101	200	Justin Julian & Ben Witt	DNF
102	90	Laura Haraldson	DNF

Just the Results - 2015

I'll try and post up some thoughts and musings soon... but here is the important stuff.. the results!

well... that was in a less than ideal format... check back in a bit...

Last minute....

Night before check in - Jake and Job will be at the Red Wing Brewery at 7:45 tonight to get folks checked in that want to sleep in that extra bit of time. I believe they are open until 10, but we'll probably look to leave by 9:30 to try and get some early shut eye.

Bathrooms are 50-50 for the start. Nice weather should mean the golf course is open eventually but might not be open right away (we are trying).

Hope all my flights are on time so I can make it! - Isaac

More race week tidbits

A few reminders 

• First and foremost, we expect you to be responsible for yourself. Don't ride beyond your ability and have a plan in case things go wrong.
• This event isn't very fancy pants. We hope the roads and the adventure make up for our lack of professionalism. 
• We generally put this event on for the folks who are looking for a fun day on the bike. We enjoy you fast guys (and gals) at the front and hope you enjoy the event, but please don't take it too seriously. 
• This event takes place on some roads that don't normally see many bikes. You may get honked at, you may get chased by a dog and you may come face to grill with drivers that use the whole road. Be sure you expect those things and you won't have any issues. 
• Please represent cyclists well. Don't blow through stop signs or take a nature break in view of folks. DO NOT LITTER!!!
• We can't do drop bags for you, sorry. But, you shouldn't have a problem finding someone else who can bring something to a checkpoint for you.
• We won't be able to give you a ride back to Red Wing. Be sure to have someone in mind to help you out if you or your bike isn't up to the task.
• You must wear a helmet during the event.
• Here is a google map with some important locations marked. Let's be sure knowing where the local hospitals are isn't needed.

Checkpoints

• There are two checkpoints. One in Zumbro Falls and one in Lake City. These are the only places you are permitted to get support from someone not biking in the event. Both towns have convenience stores right on the route.
• At the checkpoints we will record your number and time and give you a new sheet of cue notes. Make sure that we get your number. L-M-L had a good system this year.... We may go to that? Who knows... Just know we need to know your number.
• Each checkpoint has a cut off time. If you don't arrive to a checkpoint before that time, you won't be given a set of notes for the next leg and you will be officially out of the event. 
• Cut off times are based on an average speed of about 9.5mph or the speed it would take you to complete the whole event in 12 hours. 

KOM

• We are scuttling the official KOM party for the year. Life has made it hard to focus on any one thing and this was the low hanging fruit. LCR will be the judges as to who prevails.

Finish

• We are going to do a "mountain top" finish again this year for the first 5 or so overall finishers. 
• It will be on the last climb of the course, approx 3 miles from the start/finish area
• All riders after the first 5 or so will be scored back at the start/finish.

Timeline details

Hi all...

Here are some timing details for Saturday:

Check in (Friday night) - sometime a bit after 7:30 until about 9 at Red Wing Brewery (yummy pizza!)

Check in (Saturday) - we'll be set up in the Mississippi National Golf Course roughly 6:15 - 6:30 am 

Ride starts - we will try to get things rolling as close to 7:30 as possible (so please be checked in by 7:15)

Checkpoint #1 - must be checked in by 11:45 am in Zumbro Falls

Checkpoint #2 - must be checked in by 4:45 pm in Lake City

Finish - must be finished by 7:30 pm