Final statement of the original NSBR (2018-2025):
I don’t always retire, but when I do, it’s because I invented it and then showed you how in 8 for 8.
This is website is how I & a handful of Legends did it.
The North Star Bicycle Race is over. But its spirit endures within the new North Star Bike Race & the handful of original Legends bringing it to you! Contact the new NSBR via [email protected] to get in on how they're gonna roll.
The North Star Bicycle Race began as a contest of endurance and sportsmanship. Racers must act in the spirit of self- sufficiency, equal opportunity for all racers and, to be done, with integrity and gratitude. The NSBR is an old fashion unsupported road race with no cause nor commercial angle. It is a battle! And whether riders wage that battle against time, mother nature, friend, foe, or innocent stranger... it's all good here. Celebrate yourself, keep it clean and let's all come out pedaling.
Battle by bicycle, my friends. Battle by bicycle.🙌
Formerly Known as Chief Instigator,
Brian Rhea
REGISTER
Know that this is a race, a battle by bicycle. The out & back is included to induce feelings of fight & flight. This will be celebrated throughout the finishing order! Or maybe journey & experience defines your NSBR. Whatever you want to call it... know that out & backing the Lake Superior coast will be a battle by bicycle.
You must be experienced AND confident sharing the road with cars. You are ready for bicycle repairs. The NSBR starts on a Wednesday with the idea most racers will finish, recover some and be back to conventional life on Monday. Riders must be aged minimum 18 years.
ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Take care to understand that this is a unsupported one stage road race. If you have any doubt about what that means watch Inspired to Ride and then The Journey To The Other Side: Indian Pacific Wheel Race 2017 Documentary. The NSBR, as it is...the organizers, racers and the fans assume NO liability for entrants or bystanders loss, injury and or death. Each racer is on a private excursion and solely responsible for insurance, accidents and potential extraction. Cycling is dangerous. Cyclists are maimed and killed everyday, all over the world, by any number of reasons. This fact is a particular kind of tragic in that the loss can be preventable while at the very same time unavoidable. Everyday cyclists balance these risks and decide whether to cycle... the NSBR is no different.
The NSBR has made a good faith effort to encourage safety and survival by running the race on a nationally recognized bicycle route, United States Bicycle Route #41 aka North Star Bicycle Route, and the Gitchi Gami Trail. Know that the route is an open course with most cars not knowing they are driving on a United States Bicycle Route.
Racers must use a GPS tracker. We link those trackers on Maprogress. SPOT brand and Garmin inReach are both supported by MAProgress. You can use your own, find a business to rent one, or borrow from someone.
Deadline:
Before the 2nd Wednesday after Labor Day, register on MAProgress to entertain the dot watchers.
To register:
I don’t always retire, but when I do, it’s because I invented it and then showed you how in 8 for 8.
This is website is how I & a handful of Legends did it.
The North Star Bicycle Race is over. But its spirit endures within the new North Star Bike Race & the handful of original Legends bringing it to you! Contact the new NSBR via [email protected] to get in on how they're gonna roll.
The North Star Bicycle Race began as a contest of endurance and sportsmanship. Racers must act in the spirit of self- sufficiency, equal opportunity for all racers and, to be done, with integrity and gratitude. The NSBR is an old fashion unsupported road race with no cause nor commercial angle. It is a battle! And whether riders wage that battle against time, mother nature, friend, foe, or innocent stranger... it's all good here. Celebrate yourself, keep it clean and let's all come out pedaling.
Battle by bicycle, my friends. Battle by bicycle.🙌
Formerly Known as Chief Instigator,
Brian Rhea
REGISTER
Know that this is a race, a battle by bicycle. The out & back is included to induce feelings of fight & flight. This will be celebrated throughout the finishing order! Or maybe journey & experience defines your NSBR. Whatever you want to call it... know that out & backing the Lake Superior coast will be a battle by bicycle.
You must be experienced AND confident sharing the road with cars. You are ready for bicycle repairs. The NSBR starts on a Wednesday with the idea most racers will finish, recover some and be back to conventional life on Monday. Riders must be aged minimum 18 years.
ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Take care to understand that this is a unsupported one stage road race. If you have any doubt about what that means watch Inspired to Ride and then The Journey To The Other Side: Indian Pacific Wheel Race 2017 Documentary. The NSBR, as it is...the organizers, racers and the fans assume NO liability for entrants or bystanders loss, injury and or death. Each racer is on a private excursion and solely responsible for insurance, accidents and potential extraction. Cycling is dangerous. Cyclists are maimed and killed everyday, all over the world, by any number of reasons. This fact is a particular kind of tragic in that the loss can be preventable while at the very same time unavoidable. Everyday cyclists balance these risks and decide whether to cycle... the NSBR is no different.
The NSBR has made a good faith effort to encourage safety and survival by running the race on a nationally recognized bicycle route, United States Bicycle Route #41 aka North Star Bicycle Route, and the Gitchi Gami Trail. Know that the route is an open course with most cars not knowing they are driving on a United States Bicycle Route.
Racers must use a GPS tracker. We link those trackers on Maprogress. SPOT brand and Garmin inReach are both supported by MAProgress. You can use your own, find a business to rent one, or borrow from someone.
- The NSBR charges NO ENTRY FEE and SELLS NOTHING
- Tracking cost is payable to MAProgress
Deadline:
Before the 2nd Wednesday after Labor Day, register on MAProgress to entertain the dot watchers.
To register:
- Read bikepacking.com/plog/self-supported-principles/
- Read this entire website.
- Register on MAProgress to entertain dot watchers.
