Two weekends ago on Brownie Lake in Minneapolis, a bunch of crazies gathered for the SnowBallsChanceInHell Bicycle races. (the actual name is much longer) They are held right on the lake - the frozen lake, for you out o' towners. In a nutshell, a "course is shoveled/broomed off and bikes race around for a number of laps. The course is a figure-eight, so there are frequent collisions, many intentional, and loads of screwing around. Nobody take these races too serious, it is all about fun. Refreshing. So was the temperature. I believe it was in the negative temps, or zero at best.
There were some prizes given out by the sponsors: One on One... can't remember who else, maybe CRC Coffee?
Some guys showed up with studded tires - not the wimpy store bought ones, but home-made with sheet metal screws versions. Most were without studs at all though. A number of Surly Pugsley's were there too. Again, for out o' towners, the Pugsley is a mammoth tire'd mountain bike. It is the SUV of bikes. Balloon tires are 4+ inches wide. They are specific for winter riding. The guy doing the wheelie is on one.
If anyone knows the names of guys riding, feel free to leave it in the comment section. Credit where credit due and all.
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