Racers say Lutsen 99er was muddy, tough, and “a blast”
Despite the wet weather leading up to the race that necessitated course adjustments from the Lutsen 99er bike race organizers, the race still saw the expected number of contestants, and was able to be held according to plans.
The course was exceptionally muddy, and many racers told WTIP that they had to navigate deep puddles, and had to dismount for parts of the course. Many also said, however, that though the race was difficult, it was also a lot of fun.
The results of the races are below, along with a gallery of pictures taken as the races were concluding. Plus, WTIP’s M Baxley was at the start of the race and spoke with a race organizer, and Kirsten Wisniewski checked in with cyclists after the race. Audio from those conversations is below the photos and results.
- 1st place – Tiffany Kari Cizmas
- 2nd place – Haley Honmyhr
- 3rd place – Sienna Sams
Men’s 29er results
- 1st place – Ben Tesch
- 2nd place – Sam Bell
- 3rd place – Luke Hawkins
Women’s 45er results
- 1st place – Kate Vernon
- 2nd place – Paige Schulz
- 3rd place – Coralie Jones
- 1st place – Jack Ralston
- 2nd place – Brett Brazerol
- 3rd place – Charlie Sanderson
- 1st place – Layla Hagelin
- 2nd place – Phoebe Leege
- 3rd place – Ronnie LaJoie
- 1st place – Justin Hatcher
- 2nd place – Keivyn Rivas
- 3rd place – Ethan Nelson
- 1st place – Chelsey Youngberg
- 2nd place – Rachel McCloskey
- 3rd place – Bee Furlong
- 1st place – Daxton Mock
- 2nd place – Isaac Allred
- 3rd place – Dillon McNeill
Kirsten Wisniewski June 30, 2024
