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Wigwam Mountain Bike Challenge

The Wigwam Mountain Bike Challenge took place on October 7th. Of the many sporting events that Wigwam sponsors, this one takes place right here in our hometown of Sheboygan, WI.

You might be asking yourself: “Wisconsin has Mountains?” We don’t have mountains, but due to the glacial activity that created Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes, we certainly have hilly and rocky terrain in parts.

This fall day felt more like a balmy summers day as temps reached well into the 80’s, thus making the Mountain Bike Challenge more than a mere challenge of overcoming the terrain.

Mountain Bikers come from all over the country to participate in this event. There are many different racing classes that range from beginners (Citizen), to advanced (Elite) riders. Within the levels of experience, riders are also sub-classified by age groups. The races then run the various experience levels at different times throughout the day, so the course does not become congested with a myriad of riders at various riding levels. There is also a kids course, which also runs races at various age group levels, making this event a fun day for the entire family.

If you want to know more about this event, check out their website here.

Or if you would like to see the posted results, click here.

There will be a posted video of the event forthcoming, right here on wigwam.com.

(attending) my first IRONMAN event: Part 3

My thoughts on the Ironman: It is about the story of the individual. Each one of the participants has a reason for becoming an Ironman. Overcoming the limitations of the human condition and pushing on to a new level of achievement. Yet...it is also a collective consciousness. The culture that is Ironman would not exist without the desire for those individuals to attain a piece of it. It is no wonder that these events book up for the following year, the day after the event. 

If you have not attended one of these events, you should. If you are athletic in any regards, attending one of these events will no doubt leave you with loads of inspiration, drive and determination to achieve more for yourself.

I am working on a video feature that encapsulates the experience of an Ironman competition. When I post it, I will add a link to one of the feature banners on our homepage...so please check back. In the meantime, I put together a 30 second clip that focuses on the individual surrounded by the culture of an Ironman event.