Graduate student Monika Sattler placed first among women in the annual Heck of the North 102-mile bicycle race which takes place annually in Duluth, Minn. In 2012, Sattler placed 20th of 150 riders total, only 15 of which were women.
The Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine details the scenic and intense race in the article, “Rough Riders.” The race path is described as “…75 percent gravel, 20 percent pavement, and 5 percent trails and paths.” The article further notes that the riders are cautioned to be self-supported and to carry whatever they need as the race is extremely remote with limited assistance.
Image courtesy of Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine, July – August 2013 issue