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Hey folks!

Some housekeeping items as we enter the final week before Byllesby Dryland Derby & Weight Pull.

• The mandatory musher’s meeting for the race will start at 8 am.
• ‼️Right now, the race is scheduled to start at 9 am. Based on the forecast, we may elect to start the race at 8:30 am. This decision will be made Thursday evening and announced on our website and Facebook. ‼️
• Want to join us? Race Registration is still open online until Thursday, October, 24th at 8 pm. Weight Pull registration will continue through to day of entries.

Twin Cities Dog Powered Sports is excited to announce a prize purse for for the Pro Race classes at the Byllesby Dryland Derby. Set to take place in Cannon Falls, MN, the Byllesby Dryland Derby is the only opportunity to compete in dryland sled dog racing in Minnesota. The prize purse will be awarded to the top placements in pro class. First, second and third placement in all classes will receive a medal commemorating their achievement.

Awards will be as follows:
4 Dog Rig 1st: $75, 2nd: $50, 3rd: gift card
Pro 2 Dog Bike: 1st: $50, 2nd :$25, 3rd: gift card
Pro 1 Dog Bike: 1st: $50, 2nd :$25, 3rd: gift card
Pro 2 Dog Scooter: 1st: $50, 2nd :$25, 3rd: gift card
Pro 1 Dog Scooter: 1st: $50, 2nd :$25, 3rd: gift card

Thank you to our amazing sponsors who made this possible!

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We are still in dire need of volunteers, don’t forget to sign up! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=10C0E49A4AB2FA3FBC70-50522690-byllesby&useFullSite=true#/

What’s better than art that celebrates how amazing our canine athletes truly are? Our next race sponsor is Wet Lab Creative, a Minnesota-based art studio that designs custom prints, tote bags and more that celebrates our best dog friends and their amazing accomplishments! And hey, a few lucky raffle winners will take home a bikejor-themed tote bag! Check them out at https://wetlabcreative.com

We’d like to introduce the next of our local race sponsors!

Nick’s Downtown Diner has generosely sponsored the Byllesby Dryland Derby! This local favorite is only 7 minutes from our racesite. Along with specializing in breakfast all day, they also offer classic burgers, specialty sandwiches, homemade pies and more!

Nick’s Downtown Diner
331 Mill St W, Cannon Falls, MN 55009. Check them out here!

We’d like to introduce the first of our local race sponsors!

Brewster’s Bar and Grill has generosely sponsored the Byllesby Dryland Derby! They are located only 7 minutes from our racesite and serves some great happy hour food. In addition we will be raffling off gift cards for some lucky mushers to enjoy.

Brewsters Bar & Grill is located at 115 4th St S, Cannon Falls, MN 55009. Check out their menu here!

Hey folks, we are 23 days away from the Byllesby Dryland Derby & Weight Pull and boy do we have some great vendors!

🐕 Big Steve’s, our food vendor will be dishing up breakfast, lunch and snack options. A percentage of their proceeds will be donated back to TCDPS
🐕 Mesabi Recreation, our friends from up north has it all for skijor, canicross, rig, or bike/scooterjor needs.
🐕 Rustic Acres Pet Treats, this local family farm raised and produced some of the best dog treats. Our dogs give them two paws up!
🐕 Team Underdog’s Supply LLC, your go-to for custom dog gear including biothane collars and leashes and colorful mushing lines.

Check out our vendors at the trailhead next to the starting line!

Hey folks, we are about a month away from the Byllesby Dryland Derby & Weight Pull

We are very excited to see new and old faces alike signed up to participate. If you are new to racing or want to gain experience, this event is a perfect opportunity at our 2.3 mile course. We welcome newbies! Check it out at: https://tcdps.org/tcdps-dryland-race/

We are still in dire need of volunteers to make our event a success! Here are a few of the positions open including starting line dog handler, trail help and finish line dog catcher (this role is important!). These positions guarantee a spectacular view of the action! Don’t worry if you have never done this before, we will train you! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=10C0E49A4AB2FA3FBC70-50522690-byllesby&useFullSite=true#/

Here’s a list of registered racers as of 9/23/24. Registration is still open!
4 dog rig
Melissa Mendelson
Andrea Antonell
Taylor Squires

2 dog bike pro
Cheyeanne Diaz
Andrea Antonell
Taylor Squire

2 dog bike rec
Cassandra Mondshane
Melissa Mendelson
Brianna Carter
Cathrine Beck
Jordan Hendrickson

2 dog scooter pro
Cheyeanne Diaz

1 dog bike pro
Sarah Mann
Gabbi Sparby

1 dog bike rec
Cassandra Mondshane
Chloe Adams
Becca Olson
Emily Durben
Patrick Persons

Canicross
Kate Mullin
Cassandra Mondshane
Kaitlyn Aufderhar
Alexis Virnig
Judy Besler
Patrick Persons

Weight Pull
Eduardo Murillo

The awards are ready for the Solon Power Pull. How cool are these? Thanks, Team Underdog’s Supply LLC.

Hey folks, we are fast approaching the 2024 Byllesby Dryland Derby & Weight Pull and we need volunteers for make sure our event is a success. Please consider donating your time to the only dryland sled dog race in Minnesota. Sign up here!

Jack and the Pack LLC is giving any Byllesby registered racers a 10% off discount to get ready for the season!
Stop into their store for gear, treats and more!
Thursday 12-5
Friday 11-5
Saturday 11-3

Check’em out at Jack and the Pack!