ALMANZO

I don't know much about The Almanzo 100
but I know our friend Mike Johnson took on this epic endurance event

Here's what the race director has to say about this Southern Minn. gravel race.

Rewind, on May 14th, I stood in the cold rain and wind and watched as more than 300 riders from all different backgrounds take off into what were obviously miserable conditions. On May 14th I watched more than 300 riders believe in themselves. What is happening with grassroots cycling here in Minnesota and throughout the Upper Midwest is incredible. As an event organizer and rider I am a firsthand witness to the power that these events hold. As a human being I am a witness to the enormous potential that comes with believing in oneself. That is what Almanzo is. It is an opportunity for people to see the past, imagine the future, capture the moment and believe in themselves.

I see at least 3 Iowa racers in this pictureOn the far right I see Iowa racers Brian and Kim Eppen
the overall winners of the 100
Kim must have changed her kit???
And here's what Mike did on 160 miles of gravel and mud
An amazing feat, indeed

Royal 162 Finishers:

1. Jason Buffington - 10:43
2. Joe Meiser - 10:43
3. Jim Cochran - 11:04
4. Corey Godfrey - 11:16
5. Drew Wilson - 11:47
6. Ben Doom - 12:05
7. Charlie Farrow - 12:18
8. Robert Held - 12:22
9. John Struchynski - 12:22
10. Andy Tetmeyer - 12:32
11. Rafal Doloto - 12:45
12. Justin Schuetz - 12:49
13. Dan Strese - 12:54
14. Mike Johnson - 12:54
15. Josh Kruck - 12:55
16. Rick Blackford - 13:24
17. Ben Oney - 13:43
18. Brian Hall - 13:47
19. Ben Wacker - 14:16
20. Aaron Gammel - 14:16
21. James Bialis - 14:43
22. Malcolm Tassi - 15:30
23. Don Daly - 19:00
24. Craig Irving - 19:00
25. Zach Lamb - 19:00