Sports Posts

Pedaling to Madison, Wisconsin

I am looking at trying to plan a bike ride from Duluth to Madison, and maybe back. I was wondering if anyone out there:

– Had done this trip
– Knew of good resources for planning such a trip
– Had suggestions on a good route

Duluth Dirt Spanker Classic

Perfect Day for a Double Header

The first five people to mention Perfect Duluth Day at the box office will win a pair of general admission tickets to today’s Duluth Huskies double header vs. the Alexandria Beetles.

Tonight is Gold’n Plump Night – The Gold’n Plump Chicken folks are on hand with a great giveaway.

It’s also another Thirsty Thursday! All Domestic Beer is 1/2 price including Bud or Bud Light 16oz. cans in the stands.

Grandma’s Finish Line

Grandma’s Marathon will have a live video feed from the finish line this year.
Here is the link

Right now it’s pointed at the beer tents.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Duluth Golf Fundraiser

NHS Duluth serves all of Duluth’s core neighborhoods in home improvement, homeownership, and revitalization efforts.  It is a 401(c)3 non-profit organization, making any donations tax deductible.

We are holding our first annual golf fundraising outing on Friday, June 17, and are looking for any players or sponsors who may be interested.  To sign up click here.  Cash Prizes!  Golf Prizes!  A Friday on the golf course!

For more information, contact Dan at 218-727-8604 x. 207 or at dollhoff @ nhsduluth.org.

Horseback riding along Amity Creek Trail

I am wondering if folks who use the trail along Amity Creek between Amity Road and Maxwell/Skyline have issues with horseback riding in that area. My daughter and her friends ride their horses there when it is dried up in late spring into the fall. I also use the trail for hiking and mountain biking and like to see the trail kept as multi-use. I’m just looking for comments to see if there have been any problems encountered by folks using the trail. Please, no horse poop jokes. Thanks.

WGW Pro Wrestling Show at Duluth Heritage Sports Center

Wrestling Gone Wild Live Pro Wrestling at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center in the ice arena, May 21 at 6 p.m., starring Wild Bill Irwin, The Nuclear Native Gary Littlewolf and WGW Champion Cooter. At-Large Duluth City Councilor Jeff Anderson will be the Special Guest Referee for the main event. The proceeds will go to Twin Ports Action Coalition, a group working on ending homelessness and poverty in the Northland.

Fundraiser for the Twin Ports Action Coalition!

W.G.W. Heavyweight Championship
Cooter w/ Duck vs “the Bulldog” Sammy Savard

W.G.W. Women’s Championship
Mystik vs Scarlett Bordeaux

Brand New W.G.W. TV Championship – Fans Choose the Match!
Gary “The Nuclear Native” Littlewolf vs Kaz “tha Hoodfella” Karter

Big six-man main event featuring Wild Bill Irwin with
Special guest referee Duluth City Councilor Jeff Anderson

Also Legends the Blaster, Dynamic Dave and Dirty Ernie

Number-one Contender Tag-Team match!

Also Appearing: Asylum, Patriot III, The Blaster, Josh Price,Tommy 2 Tone, J.R. Backlund, The Bosnian Brawler and more.

Tickets:
Adults $10 in advance and $12 at the door
Children $6 in advance and $8 at the door

Wright Around Ya Leads Harbor City Rollerdames to Victory!

Harbor City Rollerdames

“Wright Around Ya,” the always smiling Jammer for the Harbor City Rollerdames,, led the team to a big victory tonight over Fargo. Part ballerina, part .44 caliber bullet as she rockets around the track in Pioneer Hall, “Wright Around Ya” worked her way through the crowds to score — a lot, as did Killer Cleta and Gypsy. All the team deserves a nod, but I’d love to see “Wright Around Ya” featured in an article in the DNT or on Fox 21.

[I missed Mic Wicked, who set the circle on fire the last time I watched the Dames. But the Norwegian Squirrel is doing alright.]

I have a question, though. The games seemed a much slower pace tonight — I realized that the pack was circling the track a lot slower, sometimes almost stopped. What is up with that kind of play? I’d love to hear from an expert. And I’d love an actual score — I forgot to write it down.

Friday wins.

See the winning moment.

Also posted on Facebook.

Rollerdames Next Weekend

Harbor City Roller Dames

Harbor City Roller Dames

Sat. May 7
Fargo Moorhead Derby Girls
S. Pioneer Hall, DECC – Duluth

Duluth endurance cyclists leave mark in Trans-Iowa

From left Charlie Farrow and Tim Ek (who, along with Jason Buffington and Jeremy Kershaw make up the Death Before Dishonor group) at last year's Trans-Iowa. Note the headlamps because they will be riding all night.

Two of Duluth’s strongest endurance cyclists completed an amazing feat today in Iowa. The Trans-Iowa is a two-day, 300-mile bike race on mostly gravel backroads that starts at 4 a.m. on Saturday morning and finishes when you either cross the finish line or quit, which many people do. To win, you have to pretty much ride without stopping for a little more than 24 hours.

Spirit Mountain Snowboard Video

Some shots up at Duluth’s local hill, Spirit Mountain.

UMD Bulldogs Hockey on wild.com

[This post originally contained an embedded video that is no longer available at its source.]

Highlight video of the Frozen Four Championship Game 2011 at Xcel Energy Center.

Miller Creek Disk Golf Course

Public Meeting: Friday, April 29, 11 a.m. to noon at Lake Superior College. Click here for details.

Lutsen Mountain Meltdown

Where are all the avid Lutsen shredders at?  Upon moving to the Duluth area a few years ago I had my first Lutsen Mountain experience in 2009.  I was so disappointed that I had NEVER been there.  We are so fortunate to have snowboarding/skiing of that quality only a short drive away, especially because you get to look at the beautiful Lake Superior while doing so, which is also possible in Duluth, but up there you don’t have the industrial eye-sore.

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