A Bermsled Halloween story.
When I first moved to Washington several years ago my very first introduction to the unique bike culture here was going to GHY Bike’s Bermsled Halloween race. And boy was it an experience! It was a typical cold and rainy fall day in Washington but as someone who grew up in northern Michigan and moved away before the fat bike movement really took hold, riding bikes this time of the year was never really an option. So when I saw all these people dressed up in their halloween costumes, racing a super slick trail in rainy and 40 degree weather, I thought to myself “This is insane… but weirdly fun!” Now that I’ve been through a couple winters here I almost look forward to riding in this weather, but that’s a topic for another time.
This year was the ninth annual Bermsled Halloween race and a big thanks goes out to AJ at GHY Bikes for putting this on every year. Also to everyone that helps out, from trail maintenance to cooking burgers, we appreciate all the hard work! With that said enjoy the photo story below of the most chill and fun bike event in the northwest!
P.S. If you see an image you want, just hit me up here or on Instagram and I’ll send you a link to download.
AJ on the megaphone and Travis (who generously donated the hot dogs and burgers) with a pre race beverage.
Colette Butorajac, chef for the day.
Costumes are encouraged, aerodynamics aren’t really a thing here.
“I was going faster than I thought I would!”
Marcus is coming for your strava times
Dragon Power!
Probably the sketchiest thing I saw all day!
Bringing back no-footers!
Wet conditions led to the inevitable crashes, but luckily just some cuts, bruises, and hurt egos.
This pretty much captures the vibe perfectly.
The mastermind behind this insanity!
Best Trick Winner
Best Costume Winner
Grand Prize winner from the raffle, sponsored by Transition Bikes! Yes that’s a Triple frameset.
Under 14 Class Top 3
Fast Class Top 3 (2nd place is MIA)
Faster Class Top 3
Fastest Class Top 3 ( 1st-Josh Gibb 2nd-Travis Erickson 3rd-Craig Wilcox)
