The new stock of 2019 Trek Farleys will be showing up at Trek Authorized dealers late this Summer and in the Fall depending on the model. Visit your local Trek Authorized dealer for information about pre-ordering the following models.
Farley 9.8
$4899.99
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The 2019 Trek Farley 9.8 has a color change to Rage Red but otherwise it's the same bike as last year. Features that carry over are the Bontrager Line dropper seatpost, SRAM GX Eagle 12 speed drivetrain, carbon Wampa TLR 80mm wheels, a 100mm suspension corrected carbon frame and fork, SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.5" tires, Bontrager Montrose Elite saddle (Titanium rails) and Bontrager Pro stem. Available late October* from Penn Cycle or your local Trek Authorized dealer.
Farley 9.6
$2899.99
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The 2019 Trek Farley 9.6 has a color change from last year's model to Matte Olive Grey. The drivetrain and cranks have also changed to a full SRAM Eagle NX 12 speed (11-50 cassette and 30T chaingring) set. Other changes include a Bontrager Arvada saddle (hollow chromolly rails) and Bontrager XR Trail Comp nylon lock-on grips. SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.50" tires make up the wheelset and SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes round out this affordable carbon fatbike. Available late October* from Penn Cycle or your local Trek Authorized dealer.
Farley 7
$2499.99
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The Farley 7 also gets a color change for 2019 to Matte Dnister Black. It still has an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, 197mm rear spacing Stranglehold rear axle dropout, Manitou Mastodon 34 Comp 80mm suspension fork and 27.5" SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with Bontrager Gnarwhal studdable (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.50" tires. Changes from the 2018 model are Shimano SLX shifters and 11 speed cassette, a Shimano Deore XT M8000 Shadow Plus rear derailleur, Race Face Ride 28T direct mount crank, a Shimano SLX M7000 11 speed cassette (11-46), dropper post and a Bontrager Arvada saddle. Like last year's model it still contains the SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes. Available mid-August* from Penn Cycle or your local Trek Authorized dealer.
Farley 5
$1789.99
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Trek's entry level fatbike takes on a color change to Matte Solid Charcoal for 2019. The frame is Alpha Platinum Aluminum that is 100mm suspension corrected with 197mm rear spacing Stranglehold rear axle dropout. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Deore 10-Speed shifter, Shimano Deore Shadow Plus rear derailleur, Shimano HG50 11-42 10 speed cassette but now has a Race Face Ride 28T direct mount crank. The SRAM Level hydraulic disc brakes, 27.5" SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with with Bontrager Gnarwhal studdable (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.50" tires and a Bontrager Haru OCLV Carbon fork are also carried over from 2018. New on the 2019 model are a Bontrager Arvada saddle (hollow chromolly rails) and Bontrager XR Trail Comp nylon lock-on grips. Available mid-October* from Penn Cycle or your local Trek Authorized dealer.
The Filthy 50 returns in 2018 for its sixth year and has become a tradition for many gravel enthusiasts. Cyclists come from all over Minnesota and neighboring states to the small town of Stewartville to race on the rolling gravel roads of Olmstead and Filmore Counties. The scenery along the route is amazing and at the end of the race you will know why it was named The Filthy 50.
The Filthy 50 has introduced many to the joys of riding gravel and for some it was their first gravel race. October gravel is amazing with the Fall colors, scenery and weather this area offers to those that take the challenge. I highly recommend that you register and experience this race that is very special to me and many others that continue to do it year after year. Below are the details, rules and a special message from race director Trenton Raygor.
The Details
The 6th annual Filthy 50 will take place on Sunday, October 14th, 2018.
The event will start and end on the north end of Stewartville, MN. The mass neutral rollout will take place at 10am and the riders will have until 4pm to officially finish.
Thanks to our incredible sponsors and those from the community who have taken the time to donate or volunteer, registration for The Filthy 50 will continue to be FREE for the 6th year in a row! That’s right, no payment required, though donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
Registration will open on Tuesday, March 20th at 12PM CST and can be completed quickly online. Visit http://the-filthy-50.com/registration to register before the 1000 rider cap is reached. You must register with us to ride. There will be no walk-up registration on the day of the event.
In addition to our 50 mile route, we are bringing back The Pretty Filthy (24 Mile) and The Little Filthy (12 Mile) alternate routes for a third year due to popular demand. We hope that these routes inspire more rookies to see what riding gravel is all about.
We know that many of you love the results at the end of the day, so we aim to continue that tradition. However, this year we will also be offering a category for those who would prefer to remain unaffiliated with the results. Look for it on the registration form.
IMPORTANT: This event is completely unsupported. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU. Bring EVERYTHING that you need for the distance you are choosing to ride. Expect absolutely NOTHING to be provided to you on the day of the event before or during the ride. Remember, it can get rough out there, so be prepared.
GPX and TCX files, as well as cue sheets, will be made available for download to all riders who end up on our official roster. The course is unmarked, so this is critical information. Make sure to have your cycling computer loaded or cue sheets printed prior to checking in.
Elevation profiles of the course and other exciting pieces of information will be provided through Filthy 50 social media prior to Sunday, October 14th. Find us and follow us!
Between registration and October 14th, those on the official roster will be sent email communications regarding event day logistics as well as some other crucial information on what to expect. Wait for it and don’t forget to check those “SPAM” and “Promotions” folders.
The Rules
It is of utmost importance to us that everyone stays safe and enjoys The Filthy 50. These are the rules. We think they are reasonable.
FAREWAY - An economical food store located in Stewartville, MN.
GLATT PHYSICAL THERAPY - Physical therapy. Bike Fitting. Wellness.
HED - The best wheels on the planet. Period.
THE HUB BICYCLE CO-OP - The Twin Cities’ only cooperatively owned bike shop.
JUST RIDE MINNESOTA - Cycling apparel. Just ride.
KATE'S REAL FOOD - Real Food. Real Energy.
KURT KINETIC - Making the BEST indoor trainers from Minneapolis, MN.
MARKMAN OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY - Capture the great outdoors.
PANARACER - Between you and the ride.
PENN CYCLE - Your Twin Cities bike shop since 1957.
RIDING GRAVEL.COM - The gravel enthusiast’s resource.
ROCHESTER CYCLING - A Rochester, MN bike shop for all of your bike needs.
SUNSHINE SANITATION - Sanitation professionals from Stewartville, MN.
SURLY BREWING - Give a damn. Do good. Drink beer.
TWIN SIX - Classically influenced cycling.
Despite this being a free event, it wouldn’t be able to happen as intended without the support of these amazing sponsors and incredible volunteers. If you are interested in sponsoring this year, please send an email to thefilthy50@gmail.com. You can also show your support by donating to The Filthy 50 here. For those not racing that would like to volunteer you can do so by sending an email to the above address.
From the Director
The late great Mike Hall used to say, “Nothing that’s worth anything is ever easy”. I suppose that’s why all of you keep coming back every year, oh yeah...and for the Surly as well. Is The Filthy 50 easy or is it hard? For many of you, just showing up at the start line for your first gravel ride traversing unfamiliar countryside at a distance that you’ve never attempted before is hard. For you riders who are experienced, I would argue that your Filthy 50 will be as hard as you make it. Even for me as an organizer, I’ve been told by many of you that I’ve chosen the hard way. Maybe.
Here’s one incredible thing about The Filthy 50. I’ve been fortunate enough to have folks riding alongside of me this entire way. Whether I take us into a roaring headwind or up a seemingly endless climb, just when the legs can’t take it anymore, someone steps up and takes a pull. [cycling metaphors you guys] To our amazing sponsors, to those of you who have participated in the "MEAT RAFFLE", to those who have donated anonymously, to my mom, dad, brother, sister, my wonderful family and talented friends who have volunteered time, skills, and ideas, to the first time rider, to the veteran racer, to the surrounding communities; Thank you. I wouldn’t have made it here alone and I couldn’t keep this up without you.
This year, we plan to bring back some of your favorite Filthy traditions, including the perfect weather [just kidding, this year it’s going to be 35 and raining], the “Meat Raffle”, “The Fast 50”, as well as “The Filthy Party” which will be waiting for you at the finish line. Beer lovers rejoice as Minnesota’s finest, Surly Brewing Company, is back and has once again promised to pour you free pints AND our friends at Fareway have assured us that they will be supplying another free crate of ice cold Root Beer for all of you non beer drinkers to enjoy. How amazing are our sponsors? “But I need post ride brats and burgers!” Never fear, the Rochester High School MTB Team will be slingin’ grilled eats for you as well.
This year, we also plan on trying some new things. We intend to celebrate the mid-pack and lantern rouge riders with a special something for “The Last 50”! Our chip timing system will be back in action this year [thanks to my brother Jackson] and will allow us to make the aforementioned possible. We also plan to add a course photographer or two and will be throwing in a few new features at the finish. Lastly, I cannot divulge too much at this point, but for those of you arriving in Stewartville the day before, there will be a VERY SPECIAL something happening here on Saturday, October 13th. Stay tuned for more information on that as the plan unfolds.
When we started this ride, I thought I knew where we were going. Turns out, five years in is when I finally realize that the only thing I truly know is where we’ve been. As our friends over at Twin Six would recommend, keep moving, “Forever Forward”, and we do. However, after reaching a mile marker like this one, we appreciate you all for putting a foot down with me, allowing me to crack this pocket beer and reflect on the roads, rivers, valleys and vistas that we’ve discovered together. You’ve already got me looking forward to what’s next. Thank you for riding with us.
Open Streets MPLS returns for its eighth year with seven events that cover all quadrants of the city including the University of Minnesota. What started as one event in 2011 has grown into something big that gives cyclists, pedestrians, skaters and skateboarders a new way to see the city without automobile traffic. These events are a great way to explore these neighborhoods, their local businesses and meet new people in a fun, family-friendly way. And best of all, they are all free. So grab your bike, walking shoes, skateboard or skates and enjoy these neighborhood streets that are free from traffic for one day.
Local community members plan out these events and around 100 volunteers are needed for each one. If you would like to volunteer for any of the Open Streets MPLS events, visit the Open Streets Volunteer page and fill out the sign up form.
The Arrowhead 135 is a human powered ultra-endurance marathon that takes place every year during the coldest part of Winter. Participants have 60 hours to complete the 135 mile trek from International Falls to Fortune Bay Casino in Tower on the Arrowhead State Trail. Racers are required to stop at three checkpoints (unless racing unsupported) that are spaced about 35 miles apart, where race officials can pull a racer due to frostbite or other medical concerns. Participants must run, ski or bike the distance with their sub-zero survival gear, no outside help except from other racers or race officials and they must follow a strict set of race rules out on the course.
Image Credit: Christopher Tassava
This year's race saw Jay Petervary miss a course record by only a minute and take his third Arrowhead 135 title while Sveta Vold took first place both unsupported and overall for the women. The extreme cold weather conditions were a contributing factor that had 56 of the 72 cyclists completing the race under the 60 hour cut-off. I have compiled all of the stories, photos and news articles of racers who chose bike propulsion pertaining to this year's epic race. For full race results, click here.
The new stock of 2018 Trek Farleys is just now starting to show up at Trek Authorized Dealers. While not all of the line is available now, certain models are and the others will be soon. Visit your local Trek dealer to pre-order the models that will be available later this Summer and Fall.
Farley EX 9.8
$5499.99
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Trek's carbon full-suspension offering, the Farley EX 9.8 starts with an
OCLV Mountain Carbon mainframe & alloy stays, ABP,
Full Floater, EVO Link and Control Freak inner cable routing. The 120mm of travel comes from a Manitou Mastodon 34 Comp fork and Fox
Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper tuned by Trek
Suspension Lab. Carbon Wampa TLR 80mm wheels fitted with Bontrager Hodag (TLR 120 tpi) 27.5x3.8" tires make up the wheelset. The drivetrain consists of SRAM Eagle 12 speed shifter, SRAM GX Eagle Roller Bearing Clutch rear derailleur, SRAM GX Eagle 10-50, 12 speed cassette and SRAM Stylo Carbon, 30T Direct Mount X-Sync crank. For the cockpit, Bontrager Line Pro OCLV carbon bars, Bontrager Line Pro
stem, SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes and Bontrager's Drop Line 125 dropper post finish out this model. Comes in color Quicksilver. Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery mid September 2017.
Farley EX 8
$3499.99
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Trek's aluminum full-suspension offering, the Farley EX 8 starts with an
Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with ABP, Full Floater, and EVO Link. The 120mm of travel comes from a Rock Shox Bluto RL fork and Fox
Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper tuned by Trek
Suspension Lab. SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims laced with
Bontrager hubs and fitted with Bontrager Hodag (TLR 120 tpi)
27.5x3.8" tires make up the wheelset. The drivetrain consists of SRAM
GX 11-speed shifter, Race Face Aeffect 28T Direct Mount
narrow/wide cranks, SRAM GX rear derailleur and SRAM XG-1150 10-42
11-speed cassette. SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes and a KS eThirty
Integra remote lever dropper post finish out this model. Comes in color
California Skye Blue. Available now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer.
Farley 9.8
$4799.99
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The 2018 Trek Farley 9.8 has some minor changes over the 2017 model
including a color change to Matte Metallic Gunmetal, a Bontrager Drop Line 125 seatpost and a SRAM GX Eagle 12 speed drivetrain.
Features that carry over from last year's model are the carbon Wampa TLR
80mm wheels, 100mm suspension corrected carbon frame and fork, SRAM Guide RS hydraulic disc brakes, Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120
tpi) 27.5x4.5" tires, Bontrager Montrose Elite (hollow Titanium rails)
saddle and Bontrager Pro stem.
Available now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer.
Farley 9.6
$2799.99
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The 2018 Trek Farley 9.6 has a color change from the 2017 model to Matte Solid Charcoal. The drivetrain
remains the same with SRAM GX 11-speed shifter, Race Face Aeffect 28T
Direct Mount narrow/wide cranks, SRAM GX rear derailleur and SRAM
XG-1150 10-42 11-speed cassette. SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole
cutout rims with Bontrager Barbegazi (TLR, 120 tpi) 26x4.50" tires make up the wheelset, ESI
Chunky grips and SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes round out this affordable carbon bike. Available for pre-order now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery mid September 2017.
Farley 7
$2399.99
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The Farley 7 has an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, 197mm rear spacing Stranglehold rear axle dropout. Upgrades from 2017 are a Manitou Mastodon 34 Comp 80mm suspension fork, 27.5" SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims
with Bontrager Gnarwhal studdable (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.50" tires. The drivetrain consists of SRAM NX
11-Speed shifters, Race Face Aeffect 28T Direct Mount narrow/wide
cranks, SRAM NX rear derailleur and SRAM PG-1130 11-42, 11 speed cassette. Like last year's model it still contains the SRAM
Level T hydraulic disc brakes. Comes in color Viper Red. Available for pre-order
now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer with delivery late August 2017.
Farley 5
$1729.99
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Trek's entry level fatbike has an Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, is
100mm suspension corrected with 197mm rear spacing Stranglehold rear
axle dropout. The drivetrain consists of Shimano Deore 10-Speed
shifter, Race Face Aeffect 28T
Direct Mount narrow/wide cranks, Shimano Deore Shadow Plus rear derailleur and a Shimano HG50 11-42, 10 speed cassette. Other features include SRAM Level
hydraulic disc brakes, 27.5" SUNringlé MuleFüt 80mm 32-hole cutout rims with with Bontrager Gnarwhal studdable (TLR, 120 tpi) 27.5x4.50" tires and a Bontrager Haru OCLV Carbon fork. Comes in color Matte Trek Black. Available now from Penn Cycle or your local Trek dealer.
