Mike from MN here. I started to get into MTB in 2005 in my early college years on a Specialized Hard Rock. I was mainly riding single track at the time. In 2007 I rode my first (and only) Chequamegon Fat Tire Race-It was a challenge to say the least, but we had a blast! I've continued to ride trails in Northern MN, and the UP. Recently, I just purchased my first road bike, a Masi Partenza. I can't get enough of it. I'm looking forward to learning more about bike packing to guide me on my first trip and meeting some fellow riders.