Ellsworth makes some of the finest bikes ever - all hand-crafted right here in the USA. Owning a bike this awesome is a dream for many people, but here at GUP, we're big believers in dreams. These guys are big supporters of our races and we're working on ways to tie them in to our organization and possibly make riding one of their bikes less dream and more reality for some of our racers. We'll keep you posted!
Check out my interview during the six day Idaho Expedition race (August 2011), and what I had to say about these bikes (starting at 1:35)
"Bremer believes in building healthy communities.....We have partnered with Ground UP..... as they work to make our community an even better place to live and work."
-Karen, Executive Associate, Bremer Bank
(regarding $250 start-up donation from Bremer)
Thanks again for an amazing race. We had an absolute riot!
- Jason Johnson, captain of Blind Squirrels
(after 2011 END-AR 24)
I want to thank you for having the vision and energy to bring this sort of adventure to Grand Forks. People like you make this a better community to live in.
--Jim Fairlcloth, Sr. Vice President of Marketing, Alerus financial (After volunteering for END-AR 24, August 27, 2011)
"We want to thank everyone responsible again for making this race possible, you guys are awesome. Team Robot Unicorn Attack had a blast!"
- Kyle Crawford (Team Robot Unicorn Attack)
After END-SPAR 2011
"Many thanks for putting on such a great race last weekend.....[and] for all you do to make Grand Forks a better place to live.."
- Alison Finstad, via email
After END-SPAR 2011
".... the best 12 hour race i've ever done!"
-Dave Simmons
(after END-TOMBED 2011)
...a huge thank you for such a fantastic day... the fact that you're non-profit makes me want to sing your praises to everyone...
-Tara Kenny, from Winnipeg
(after 2011 END-TOMBED bike race)