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The Grumpy’s/LGR team reached the top step of the podium in two categories of racing at the Duluth Classic Stage Race over Memorial Day weekend! 

Matt McDonough and Jake Helmbrecht, were able to secure victories after taking the leaders jersey on the first day with their top time trialing abilities. With a lot of hard work and dedication to the win, the team was able to hold onto the leaders jerseys in the respective fields all the way to the finish at the Cloquet Criterium. It was no easy task, but was quite possibly the most rewarding racing the team has ever had. The LGR team stepped up to a new level of teamwork and selflessness to work towards a common goal.

It was an amazing experience, and the team would like to thank all of our sponsors that have helped make the early part of the 2008 season a huge success!

Joe Johnson secured another victory for the Grumpy’s/LGR squad with his performance at the Charity Time Trial this past Sunday. Johnson earned the win with a personal best time of 15:17 over the 7 mile course. Joe is also an accomplished rider on the track and is hoping to produce some top times in the Kilometer and Individual Pursuits. The Charity Time Trial was the second time in as many weeks that Joe has reached the podium for the team.

We would also like to give a shout out to Chuck Cowan from our shop sponsor Behind-Bars. He was recently featured on National Public Radio for a piece on bicycle commuting and proper bike maintenance. Enjoy listening to the story here.

This past weekend was a big one for our young team as our riders reached the top two steps of the podium on two consecutive days of racing. Matt McDonough and Joe Johnson got the weekend started with a one-two finish in the Men’s Category 3 division at the Withrow Time Trial. Their times were also good enough for 11th and 12th overall in a stacked field.

On Sunday, Matt Allen won the Erik’s Spring Cup mountain bike race in Inver Grove Heights. Mark Byrnes took home second place for the team in the sport division. Other top finishes went to Margaret Montgomery and Jason Prudhom in their respective divisions.

The season is in full swing and the Grumpy’s/LGR team is doing fantastic!

On April 20th, 2008 the chilly breezes subsided and the sun shone brightly for LGR’s wildly popular Annual Grumpy’s Roubaix event. Team members met at Grumpy’s Northeast and took about 30 local riders on a moderately paced tour of the twin cities most cobbled streets and alleyways. The ride is intended to mimic the Paris Roubaix, which is a race on the heavy cobblestone streets of the Paris countryside. After completing the ride, the group met back at Grumpy’s Downtown to watch the race on the bigscreen TV. This is one of LGR’s most fun and relaxed events of the year.

As the racing season begins, there have been LGR sightings all over the place –most notably on the podium. In 2008, LGR has had a rider on the podium in 8 out of 9 races. Jake Helmbrecht started us out with the Cold Bear Challenge Mountain Bike race series. The rest of the team has followed suit in area Crits and Road races. LGR is breaking all its own records so far in the 2008 season. Keep checking back as the season progresses.

Little Guy Racing would also like to send our well-wishes to Tim “Masi Guy” Jackson who suffered a terrible crash during a race at the San Diego Velodrome. Tim has been a supporter of our team since day one. His generous support comes through the Masi bicycles that we ride. If you have a moment stop over on his blog to check in on his recovery.

From all of us at LGR we would like to say, “Get Well Soon!”