TWO DAY GRIND
Minnesota has a rich tradition of multi-day team cycling. Minneapolis was home to the first continuous six-day bicycle race in the United States in 1896. During the Golden Age of Cycling in the 1920s and 30s, Minneapolis was a regular stop on the 6-Day circuit. We are reviving this thrilling sporting style with the 2-Day Grind.
The 2-Day Grind combines strength, agility and teamwork in an exciting series of races pitting 2-person teams in sprints, endurance races and the popular Madison - named for its birthplace, Madison Square Garden. During Madison races, both members of the team circle the track, one member racing and one member riding slowly – resting at the top of the track. When the first rider tires, the second rider swoops down and is thrown into the race by his teammate.
2009 results
- Dan Casper/Brian Crosby
- Alex Atherton/Andy Kruse
- Chris Ferris/Dan Schueller