Traveling to kick-off the 2022 ride
The Leg 1 riders for this year’s CEM 900 gathered on Tuesday, May 31, to travel to Akeley, Minnesota, where they begin the first…
Read MoreAnother successful CEM 900
Despite covid in 2020 and 2021, the ride has gone on! This year’s 16th Annual Merchants Bank Christian Elder Memorial 900 (CEM 900) charity…
Read MoreRiding to the Finish
Wednesday marked the final 62-mile ride for the 2019 CEM900, and like each of the preceding five days, it promised to be another perfect…
Read MoreJim Won’t Quit
Tuesday morning began with the aroma of Jay’s breakfast being made, a medley of fried eggs and sliced potatoes with toast and jelly. It also…
Read MoreSurprised on the Trail
Monday marked the beginning of the final three-day leg of the 2019 CEM900. It promised to be another perfect day, sunny and cool in the…
Read MoreWe Have to Go Back?
Early morning was pristine on the lake, not even a hint of a breeze over the glassy water. It was quite cool again, but the…
Read MoreIf I’m Home, I’m Open
We awoke to a bright but chilly morning by the lake, so we clearly would not be in a rush to get going again…
Read MoreWe’re Better Than That
Leg 2 of the ride began with an entirely new crew. John, Kathy, Dennis, Brian, and Jack are riding, and they will be supported for…
Read MoreUp & At ‘Em
Somehow the boys found themselves going to bed too late and now having to get up too early! The alarm went off at 6:40am, as…
Read MorePower Struggles
After a peaceful yet chilly night of sleeping, the group awoke around 7am. Coffee was the first thing on everyone’s minds, and a full…
Read MoreDeparture and Arrival
The first day of the 2019 CEM900 started off early, with our group of 4 meeting for a 7am departure. This leg includes Justin…
Read MoreRiding to the Finish
As the team prepared for the final day of riding on Thursday, Jay again cooked up a hearty breakfast for the riders. All were…
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