2008 Ironman a great success

Ironman Theme Art 2008Thank you Ironman riders and volunteers for making the 42nd annual MN Ironman Bike Ride a huge success. Despite frigid morning temps in the low 30s, we had a great rider day turn-out, with some 4000 riders (estimated) on the road.

Most riders said that after they made it onto the road they began to warm up. The sun even made an appearance for awhile. The wind was relatively light. Most importantly, there was no percipitation until late afternoon.

The 62 and 30 mile routes proved most popular, although we still had a strong showing in the 100 mile category. Way to go Ironmen and women!

Join us next year, for the 43rd Annual MN Ironman. We ride on SUNDAY, April 26th, 2009.

2008 Ironman Photo Gallery

Ironman Merchandise for no-shows

IM Cap 2008If you did not make it to the 2008 Ironman, yet purchased merchandise during pre-registration, you have two options:

  1. You may pick it up at our office during office hours (9am-2pm Mon-Thurs). Call ahead if you cannot make it during office hours. See address and directions below.
  2. You may send us a check for $3.00 (made out to HI-Minnesota) and we'll mail it to you mid-May. See address below.

Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride Office
622 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 (link to map)
Note: We are located above the Mississippi Market Food Co-op, 2nd floor, first office on the right.


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purchasing 2008 merchandise

2008 Ironman JerseyIf you would like to purchase 2008 Ironman merchandise, please visit us at our office, or see the Merchandise Page for more info. We have all size ranges available in most of the 2008 merchandise.

42 Years of Wind, Rain, Snow (And Some Sun!)

Sunshine Expected!Are you wondering what the weather is going to be like for this year's Ironman? So are we. If the past 41 years offer any indication, this year has a 34% chance of 70 degrees or warmer, a 66% chance of 0" percipitation, and only a 9% chance of it staying below 50 degrees all day long.

We had a chat with the unoffical weatherman of the Ironman, Doug Nelson, about past weather trends. Doug has kept a running log of the weather patterns on the last Sunday in April since the early 70s. You may be surpised by the numbers. Read More...

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