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Another fun festival. I can’t thank everyone enough. So many people have contributed but for fear of leaving someone out I won’t list names. You know who you are and your contributions have been greatly appreciated and are what kept this event going. It’s been a great 11 years.

WINNERS

Contests…
Save The Baby – Austin
Tire Toss (adult) Dan
Tire Toss (kid) Larissa

Trophies…
People’s Choice – Judd Thornburg
Best Classic – Steve Stang
Best Kustom – Abraham
Steve’s Choice Schwinn – Steve Scott
Steve’s Choice Kids – Evie Miller
Best Non-Schwinn Ed Antrim
Best Klunker – David McDonnell
Best Ratrod – Abraham
Best Ladies – Katie McMullen
Best Accessorized – Judd Thornburg
Fab Fork – Brent Pickering
Best Paint – Adam Brownfield
Best Springer Fork – Adam Brownfield
Best Banana Seat Bike – Judd Thornburg
Best Muscle Bike – Isaiah Thornburg
Best Tank Bike – Jeremy Hancock
Best Chrome – Rod Patten

Committee’s Choice
Cyvannah Warner
Cameron Eyehorn
Judd Thornburg
Bobby Wood
Travy Lankford Jr.

Save The Baby video…

Parade Ride video…

We’ve given away many new and custom built bikes over the 11 years of the Midwest Bicycle Fest. Pictured are just the custom built.

2007 built on location by Dan Welty.

2008 built by Randy Van Scyoc.

2010 Built and donated by Mitch Clothier but not built specifically for the fest.

2011 built by Cameron for the fest.

2011 Built and donated by Cameron but not built specifically for the fest.

2012 Built by Mitch Clothier.

2013 built by Tim Thompson.

2014 Built by Cody Gloshen

2015 Built by Dan Welty

Thanks to all who participated and especially to those volunteers who have kept this event going for 10 years now! 250+ bikes and probably that many participants. Great food and lots of prizes. Contests this year were the Skid Row, Save the Baby and new this year an impromptu Hot Dog Eating contest.

Photos…
Thanks to Randy’s Mom and Daughter for the photos. View them all here.
Mitch’s photos of the Pre-Fest Cruise here.

Videos…

Thanks to Jeremy for taking this video.

Winners…

Peoples Choice Classic: Charity L.
People’s Choice Kustom: Cory C.
Steve’s Choice Schwinn: Eric E.
Steve’s Choice Youth: Jakob P.
Non-Schwinn: Everet P.
Judge’s Choice Theme bike: Tami G.
Judge’s Choice Ratrod: Gordon S.
Judge’s Choice Ladies: Jamie.
Judge’s Choice Best Accesorized: Ed A.
Judge’s Choice Shiny Bike: Nuttin But Luv BC.

Committee’s Choice winners…
Aron A.
Verlyn E.
David M.
Cody G.
Bill M.

Skid Contest… (2 skid total)
Youth: Ethan S. – 72.3
Coaster Brake: Dean – 363.7
Caliper: Isiah – 135.8

Save The Baby: Zach W.

Ratrod raffle bike winner.
Fatbike raffle bike winner.
Brooks saddle winner.

Hot Dog Eating Contest: Cortlyn

$1 per chance to win this bike at this years Midwest Bicycle Fest.

Thank you to the contributors to this years Ratrod Raffle bike…
Frame – Dan Welty
Parts – Porkchoppd Custom Bicycles
Powder coat – Cody Gloshen
Striping Shane Z
Builder – Tim Thompson

$1 per chance to win this new Mongoose Beast “fatbike” with 4″ wide tires!
Details at MidwestBicycleFest.com

Big thanks to Judd for this year’s awesome poster/shirt design.

Details on the Midwest Bicycle Fest here.