New Logo

I wanted to give a thanks to Mr. Skogen for helping to design the new Heck of the North logo. Chris was able to upload my painting of a Heck trail sign and throw in the "of the North" lettering. Pretty cool! Thanks Chris!

The Almanzo Gravel Road Series: Race for the Cup

Here it is! http://www.raceforthecup.blogspot.com Please check out the masterpiece from our man in Rochester, Chris Skogen. The Heck of the North will proudly be part of this one of a kind event. Stay tuned for updates, as this thing is getting up to speed.

A Few Parting Shots

I had to post these. Above is Kristin Riching, the fastest female of the day. Awesome! Below, Josh DuBois, our man with a plan who danced up the Medin Hill at around sunset. No kidding...the guy looked fresh as a daisy. Nice work, Josh!

Cadence

"Cadence" is my primary site. Check it out if for my latest ramblings. http://jkcadence.blogspot.com

Trail Closure

Hey Gang! I am pleased to hear that some are requesting to re-ride the Heck route as soon as this Saturday. Cool!

NOTICE, though! The Moose Mile (Cant Rd.) is closed to through-traffic. I had a productive meeting with this land owner and I do not want anyone to repeat the mistakes I made with this section of land.

SO...out of respect for this land-owner, my sanity, and the future of the Heck course...Please find an alternative route around this last trail section.

Thanks! Jeremy

Photos

Here is the link to Chris Gibbs website. He was our professional photographer/journalist for the event. He is a great guy and generously donated his talent to the show. Please check out his beautiful work!

http://www.c5photo.com/Site/Events/Pages/HOTN_2009.html

OK, OK...the Numbers

Here they are. And here's to besting your personal goal next year. Cheers

Last Name	First Name	Class	Gender	Finish Time
Gort	Shawn	G	M	5:43
McFadden	Todd	G	M	5:43
Andrew	Tim	G	M	5:46
Dietzman	Mike	G	M	5:49
Lugwigson	David	G	M	5:56
Schotz	Chris	G	M	5:50
Fraboni	J Ross	G	M	5:51
Palmer	Jim	G	M	5:52
Pramann	David	G	M	5:52
Braun	Matt	SS	M	5:55
Vanderwolde	Mark	G	M	5:55
Wilson	Drew	G	M	5:56
Miller	Shawn	G	M	6:13
Bailey	Jeff	SS	M	6:14
Abel	Matthew	G	M	6:27
Hendricks	Rich	SS	M	6:29
Ryan	Matt	G	M	6:30
Skogen	Chris	G	M	6:32
Stukel	Jason	G	M	6:32
Johnson	Hansi	G	M	6:37
Rudnick	Martin	Fix	M	6:40
Gies	Dean	G	M	6:43
Weispfenning	Mike	G	M	6:45
Cron	John	G	M	6:51
Schneeweis	Joe	G	M	6:51
Peterson	Josh	G	M	7:05
Alt	John	G	M	7:06
Bass	BJ	G	M	7:19
Riching	Kristin	G	F	7:19
Dodds	Mick	G	M	7:22
Evingson	Matthew	G	M	7:22
Everstone	Hurl	G	M	7:27
MacWilliams	Kelly	G	F	7:27
Behrends	Tyler	G	M	7:39
Hatcher	John	G	M	7:54
Kucera	Ryan	G	M	7:54
McCauley	Dean	G	M	7:54
Simmons	Dave	G	M	7:54
Nancekivell	Ian	G	M	7:58
Gregg	Wesley	G	M	8:00
Johnson	Kevin Michael	SS	M	8:00
Johnson	Lee	G	M	8:00
Rush	Gunner	G	M	8:02
Finch	Chris	G	M	8:04
Pamlenyi	Steven	G	M	8:07
Dawkins	Di	G	F	8:12
Totten-Hall	Scott	G	M	8:15
Giddings	Jay	G	M	8:18
Bourne	Keith	SS	M	8:19
Spoelhof	David	G	M	8:29
Bucklin	Dave	G	M	8:53
Sullivan	Lara	G	F	9:05
Vesper	LynnAnne	G	F	9:52
Schurke	Paul	G	M	9:52
Sacco	Joe	G	M	10:34
Sudheimer	Erik	G	M	10:34
Young	Garrick	G	M	10:34
DuBois	Josh	G	M	10:51
Anikin	Nikolai	G	M	DNF
Buffington	Jason	SS	M	DNF
Dahlquist	Scott	G	M	DNF
Ek	Tim	G	M	DNF
Farrow	Charlie	SS	M	DNF
Pruitt	Ron	G	M	DNF