Iditarod Trail Invitational - by Jay Petervary

There are a few trails I have competed on in the past that have created a soft spot in my heart as I crave to do them again, and will, with any opportunity. The Iditarod Trail is one of them and the opportunity just came up.

Preparing for Rovaniemi 150

The Rovaniemi 150 is a winter endurance race in the arctic wilderness of Lapland in far Northern Finland. It is also a qualifying race for the Iditarod Trail Invitational: the most difficult winter race in the world. 45North has sponsored riders that will be participating in both of these events this month. Read below to learn more about how 45North sponsored rider Toni Lund has been preparing for Rovaniemi.

Pro Tip: Dillinger Tire Direction

Vajosuo Beer Ride

Four years ago, some members of the MTB-Turku group got an idea. Vajosuo, one of the bogs of National Park of Kurjenrahka in Southern Finland, is a great place for challenging mountain bike rides with its duckboards and technical trails, and many shelters provides a good stage for overnight trips. What about taking a few beers and some sausages there and have a good time, in late November, when it’s dark, wet and cold? The Vajosuo beer ride was born!