Black Lake Loppet Results
The Black Lake Loppet drew 25 skiers to the Black Lake Biathlon trails north of Bemidji on March 11. Ken Grantier of Bemidji took top honors, edging out John Deden. Ellen Anderson of Ely came in third. Race promoters staggered the starting times and were able to squeeze over 80% of the finishers into a 10 minute window at the finish. 3 skiers took the mandatory 30 second penalty rather than eat at least a half of a donut at the 10k feed station, including Kaitlin Bakker, who was pushed out of the 13th position by the penalty, allowing Ken McBride of Turtle River to win the “Lucky 13th Place” award. Wynn Roberts, starting 27 minutes back, recorded the fastest gross time, but failed to crack the top 10.
Black Lake Loppet, Turtle River, MN - 12.14K Handicap Format
1.Ken Grantier (30 second penalty)*Photo Finish: Mike got the last place medal, but photo shows it should have gone to Bruce.
2.John Deden
3.Ellen Anderson
4.Kelsey Bakker (30 second penalty)
5.Charlie Merhar
6.Don Martin
7.David Harrington
8.Mark Walters
9.Leif Ronnander
10.Conrad Roberts
11.Ryan Ayelsworth
12.Wynn Roberts
13.Ken McBride
14.Kaitlin Bakker (30 second penalty)
15.Max Roszkowski
16.Maggie Manske
17.Jill Smith
18.Jim Mergens
19.John Tibstra*
20.Mike Heurbin*
21.Bruce Slinkman*
“Lucky 13th Place” Trophy: Ken McBride
“Most Donuts at the Feed Station”: Jill Smith
Over 80% of the skiers finished in a 10 minute window.
Penalties assessed to any skier who did not eat at least one half of a donut at the 10k feed station.