2013 MN Spring Ride
 

It is official, June 5-8, Huge location news to come soon.

Spring? That's mid-summer for already for Texas. :-) Good luck with the event!

A lot of us minnesotans took our first sets last year at the end of March!

2011 MN spring ride - better than anyone expected
2012 MN spring ride - pulled with the G23 (probably one of the first few events to be pulled with it?) and Danny Harf competes!
2013 MN spring ride - should be siiiick...

On another note. WIth Ryan Taylor being at the past 2 events, why havent we seen numerous photo albums posted. Or am I completely missing it. Pics from past events would certainly build some stoke for new people to come out.

This year should be about 3x's bigger and better than any previous year, in all aspects.

Suppose it's about time for that location update. This year we will be at Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake (Steamboat Bay), in Brainerd. I've been working on getting the permit since last June, so I'm super stoked to finally be able to announce this. Hopefully the wind will play nice while we are there!

So far, the prize purse for Saturday's Red Bull On The Line double-up contest is at $7,000, but my goal is to get it to $10,000+

The location, prizes, parties and all the activities will really be stepped up this year.

Oh yea, forgot to mention that we are working on a superb list of competitors this year.

The first special guest we'd like to announce is Scott Stewart. In case you haven't seen him ride before, check out this video!

http://vimeo.com/44616502

Of course, Minnesota's very own Colin Ryan will be there as well.

A little refresher course on the riding of Colin.

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/30765403" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/30765403">Colin Ryan 2011</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user369208">Ryan Taylor</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

sick riding^ it looks like you guys have the biggest scene in the northern part of the country

hey Jay - any word on lodging or is that still in the works?

Jeff, shoot me an email with your requirements on lodging. We're going to try to be a little more structured this year, since the resort is so big. jay.fogelson@gmail.com.

Actually, I just got a room list from the resort. I'll post up the different options on here.

Let me know if they have anything specified for 1-2 day old babies. ;-)

Thanks Jay - post it up here when you have a minute or just email it to me. Not looking for anything specific - want to see rates first and go from there.

Forgot to check back in here. Below are the lodging rates (we are getting 30% off).

Lodge Room Pool Side: $148.56 / night
Lodge Room w/ Fireplace: $159.24 / night
2 Bedroom Cabin: $240 / night
3 Bedroom Cabin: $283.22 / night
5 Bedroom Cabin: $448.88 / night

Be sure you say you are with the event so you can get the above pricing.

I'm super pumped to finally be able to share our official poster for 2013. I can't thank every enough for helping turn this event into something special! I look forward to seeing all of my fellow WakeWorlders there this June!

JAY- Well DONE! You have really been a huge contributor to the entire wakeboard scene in Minnesota, and getting the 3rd annual( I think that's right??) Spring Ride going is HUGE!! Great poster and great sponsors!

Thanks, Will! It's been a lot of work, but it's definitely been worth it. Hopefully we can get out on the water together this season...it's been a while!

I forgot to mention that I just stood up a new website for it, check it out when you get time. www.mnspringride.com.

agreed- I'd like to get a pull behind that new G23! i am looking to replace the Tige this year- probably mid season- looking at the X 30. the G 23 is just too much boat for me- i'm not man enough for that wake. lol!

Jay, if you need any help that weekend, or leading up to the event with anything let me know.... I'm available to help volunteer.

Thanks, Steve! I'll let you know if there's something I could use help on.

Here are a couple shots of this years tow boat. I finally picked her up and brought her home today.

That is sweet!!!

Will the ice be off in time for the Spring Ride?

^^^That's not funny

x2 - Totally not funny

Just a reminder that if you have not gotten your cabin's reserved, you'll want to do so soon. There have been over 20 reserved already and there are only about 5 or so left. We'll be doing a big retail marketing campaign throughout MN, WI and IA so I anticipate that everything will eventually get reserved.

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ice_out/index.html

nice website to watch the northerly movement of ice outs.

you mean ice in? ;-)

but it's actually interesting - this year we seem to change the map for latest 'ice out' dates quite a bit

Alright homeskillets, time for some news.

1. Athlete Registration is now open and must be done online via mnspringride.com (click on the Athlete Registration link in the left nav). This must be completed by May 26.

2. We've teamed up with Nada Worry to create some bombdiggity jerseys, which are available to the public for purchase. Visit mnspringride.com to get yours ordered. All orders must be placed by May 15. The jerseys will be available for pickup, at the event at Cragun's.

3. The ice has finally moved out on many of the lakes, so stop reading this and go get ride your wake sticks!

Don't forget to wash your boat, trailer, stock ballast, and extra ballast bags if you're coming from a lake or river with invasive species! I'd hate to see milfoil in the Gull Chain :(

^^^^^^^^What GullRide said.^^^^^^^^^


Forgot to mention that we've also got hat's available for this year! Orders must be placed by May 15th.