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North Country Trail Wisconsin FKT - Bringing it Home

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North Country Trail Wisconsin FKT - Bringing it Home

Andrea uncovers the journey where the number of miles she covered on foot outpaced the number of words she spoke over three days on the North Country Trail through Wisconsin while becoming the fastest person to ever do so.

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Superior Hiking Trail FKT - Part 2 - Nuts & Bolts

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Superior Hiking Trail FKT - Part 2 - Nuts & Bolts

Andrea met her lofty goal and crushed the prior FKT, finishing in 6 days 10 hours. Since she did the entire 310 miles unsupported, so she carried all the food, clothes, sleep kit, and anything else she needed. In this blog, she dives into the gear she used on the trail.

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Finding My Tough - Prepping for the Superior Hiking Trail Thru Hike

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Finding My Tough - Prepping for the Superior Hiking Trail Thru Hike

Andrea prepares for her biggest challenge yet, tackling the 310 mile Superior Hiking Trail. Not only will this be her first thru-hike, but this also will be doubling her longest effort…so she’ll need to “Find Her Tough.”

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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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New Mexico's Monumental Loop with Shane Hitz

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New Mexico's Monumental Loop with Shane Hitz

As our Wisconsin weather turns cold, take a mental vacation to the hot desert of the Southwest with Red Granite Grinder Race Director Shane Hitz. Read all about Shane’s recent trip to the New Mexico Bikepacking Summit and incredible ride on the Monumental Loop, complete with incredible pictures and great taco stops.

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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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Weekend B&B, IRONBULL style, Berries and Biking, of course!

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Weekend B&B, IRONBULL style, Berries and Biking, of course!

Most people would consider a weekend B&B trip to be lounging in PJs while sipping coffee, but our B&B was a little different. To us, B&B is for all the berries and biking we enjoy each trip to the Keweenaw Peninsula.