DAMn: Day Across Minnesota
The Race: DAMn Gravel Road Race. 240 miles of mostly gravel, farm roads, and MMRs, with a bit of pavement to link together the goodness. Starts at 12a on 8.15 and ends at 12a on 8.16. 24 hours for 240 miles. Starts in Gary, SD. Ends in Hager City, MN. Pre-Race: We arrived in Gary right on schedule around 745p. We got a prime parking spot for the night right in front of Buffalo Ridge Resort. First order of business was packet check in. Due to COVID this was an outdoor and masked affair. My brother Eric, Father, Norm, and Girlfriend Alycia took some photos and looked around while I checked in. Pretty standard affair for a race check, minus the waiver we had to sign for COVID. Received my goodie bag, shirt, bib etc. I even won a prize. $40 gift card to Pactimo! I never win anything so this was a surprise. After the packet check in, it was time to eat. We set up our little bike packing stove to boil water for our Backpacker’s Pantry meals and oatmeal right there on the sidewalk. At this ...