Central Wisconsin

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SoNic ITT with Shane Hitz

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SoNic ITT with Shane Hitz

Guest blogger, Shane Hitz, established a Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the SoNic under 24 hours, a 225 mile route Shane designed throughout the Northwoods. Although Shane is a frequent bikepacker, this was his first attempt to ride through the night.

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RIB MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, A TRAIL RUNNER’S PERSPECTIVE

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RIB MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, A TRAIL RUNNER’S PERSPECTIVE

Guest blogger, Rob Hoehn, shares a photo essay from a trail runner’s perspective during a long solo run at Rib Mountain State Park.

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2022 Tour de Nicolet with Shane Hitz

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2022 Tour de Nicolet with Shane Hitz

Guest blogger, Shane Hitz, shares his adventures with other bikepackers in the 2022 Tour de Nicolet. The group encountered bear, swimming holes, and plenty of secluded camping opportunities as they passed places such as Augustyn Springs, Crotch Vegas, Kent fire tower, Butler Rock, Chipmunk Rapids, and the MacArthur Pine log.

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Global Fatbike Day with Shane Hitz

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Global Fatbike Day with Shane Hitz

Guest blogger, Shane Hitz, shares his Global Fatbike Day solo pre-sunrise to post-sunset day in the saddle. Along the way he was even the first to set tracks this winter exploring several winter waterfalls on a perfect December day.

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Red Granite Grinder 144 race report - Stan Prutz

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Red Granite Grinder 144 race report - Stan Prutz

Stan Prutz has cycled all over the globe and returns to his Wisconsin roots for the first time in over 30 years to take on the 144 mile Red Granite Grinder. Get all the details of the dawn to dusk affair through Stan’s eyes.

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Race report: IRONBULL Ultra Trail – COVID Edition

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Race report: IRONBULL Ultra Trail – COVID Edition

Guest blogger, Rob Hoehn, shares his experience returning to the IRONBULL Ultra Trail 50k in 2020 which looked a lot different than last year.

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View from the sidelines: Part 1

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View from the sidelines: Part 1

Over the next two weeks I will be at races, but not racing.  I’ve now experienced Wausau 24 bike race through many lenses:  volunteer, crew, racer, and now sponsor.  Coming back each time has brought new experiences as well as people to experience it with.