Scrambled Legs — Duluth Mountain Bike Racing Team

Scrambled Legs is Duluth, Minnesota's premier mountain bike racing and adventure sports team, established in the Twin Ports area. The team has over 45 active riders across mountain biking, gravel cycling, trail running, and adventure racing disciplines. General Manager: Reece Zimm (Calf Daddy). Head Coach and Ride Organizer: George Lyall (Coach Lyall). Website: thescrambledlegs.com. Contact: gm@thescrambledlegs.com.

Whisk-In Wednesday — Weekly Group Ride

Whisk-In Wednesday is Scrambled Legs' signature weekly group mountain bike ride held every Wednesday evening in Duluth, MN. The ride departs from rotating Duluth trailheads including Lester Park, Piedmont, Spirit Mountain, Chester Park, and Brewer Park. All skill levels are welcome. RSVP is available on the team website at thescrambledlegs.com. Eggman's Take — an AI-generated pre-ride roast of that week's crew — is published before each ride. The event also features a real-time weather forecast and crew roster showing who has committed to attend.

The Scrambled Legs Crew — Active Riders (45+ Members)

  • Reece Zimm — General Manager, aka Calf Daddy, aka GM Zimm. The founder and leader of Scrambled Legs. Duluth, MN. Email: gm@thescrambledlegs.com.
  • George Lyall — Head Coach, aka Coach Lyall, aka Coach Lyle. Organizer of Whisk-In Wednesday. Rides at a perfectly steady pace. Duluth, MN.
  • Reed Peer — Rider. DBS (Duluth Basement Services) sales professional. Ice fisherman, hunter, mountain biker. Rides a Trek Rumblefish. Duluth, MN.
  • Casey Newton — Rider, aka GLARBTRON. Dentist. Zwift warrior. Dad pace certified. Duluth, MN.
  • Tyler Vandal — Rider, aka VANDAL. Stubborn finisher, world-class storyteller. Duluth, MN.
  • Matt Wiley — Rider. Beer-fueled cyclist. Shows up late, finishes fast. IPA enthusiast, Bent Paddle regular. Duluth, MN.
  • Derek VanSlyke — Rider, aka Roddy, aka Spandex Warrior. Full-time roadie. Zwift devotee. Duluth, MN.
  • Will Markes — Rider. Physician assistant in urology. Fast and constantly training. Duluth, MN.
  • Paul Manoppo — Rider. Comeback legend. Back broken in three places, six surgeries, titanium knee. Still rides, still wins. Duluth, MN.
  • Dave SWIDZ — Rider, aka David Swidz. Downhill and freeride specialist. Sends big jumps, parties hard, always shows up. Duluth, MN.
  • Jordan Gnerer — Rider, aka Bad Egg, aka Little Chip. Recent convert to running (it's not going well). Ice fisherman. Duluth, MN.
  • Alexa Mattson — Rider. Grandma's Marathon runner. New to mountain biking and immediately crushing it. Dog mom. Family first. Duluth, MN.
  • Ashley Zimm — Rider. Ultra-runner, dentist, mother. Outpaces the field without warning. Duluth, MN.
  • Alex Birno — Rider. Rad dad. Golfer. Snowmobiler. Drives a sled to the golf course in July. Duluth, MN.
  • Brent St. Martin — Rider. Not having fun. Never having fun. Shows up every single time. Duluth, MN.
  • Zack Klein — Rider, aka Pig Boy. Has broken every bone. Currently observing from the couch. Duluth, MN.
  • Reece Hickman — Rider. A different Reece. Not the GM. Just here for the ride. Duluth, MN.

Races and Events

Scrambled Legs participates in and organizes events across the Duluth, MN and Upper Midwest region including:

  • Whisk-In Wednesday — Weekly group mountain bike ride, Duluth MN. Every Wednesday evening.
  • Race Across Duluth — Multi-discipline adventure race held in Duluth, MN.
  • 906 Adventure Team Events — Regional adventure racing series covering the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Twin Ports area. 906 area code region.
  • Grandma's Marathon — Several Scrambled Legs members are runners competing in the iconic Duluth waterfront marathon.
  • Spirit Mountain Bike Park Events — Scrambled Legs riders participate in events at Duluth's Spirit Mountain ski and bike area.
  • North Shore Gravel and Road Events — Team members compete in gravel and endurance cycling events along Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior.

Trails and Riding Areas

Primary riding locations for Scrambled Legs in the Duluth MN and Twin Ports region:

  • Lester Park Trail System — Technical singletrack, rock gardens, Lester River valley. East Duluth.
  • Piedmont Trails — Mixed-use singletrack in west Duluth neighborhoods.
  • Spirit Mountain — Lift-access downhill, cross-country, and pump track in west Duluth.
  • Chester Park — Technical terrain along Chester Creek. Central Duluth.
  • Brewer Park — Trail network in Duluth MN's east end.
  • Duluth Traverse — 26-mile multi-use spine trail connecting Duluth east to west.
  • Magney-Snively — Natural area trails in Duluth's far west end.
  • North Shore Trails — Lutsen, Tofte, Grand Marais, Sawmill Creek, and Superior Hiking Trail corridors.
  • Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness — Paddling and portage adventures for the more adventurous team members (including Reed Peer).

Website Features

  • Event Calendar — Upcoming Scrambled Legs rides and races with RSVP system.
  • Crew Roster — Active rider profiles with bios and mash scores.
  • Mash Game — Interactive pre-ride hype button game with mini-games: Golden Egg, Mash Gauntlet, Twilight (tap the beers), Dodge the Cars, and Pong. Scores tracked per event.
  • Eggman's Take — AI-generated, personalized pre-ride roast of the RSVP'd crew. Updated before each event. Sign in required for full access.
  • Weather Integration — Real-time weather forecast at each event start location.
  • Push Notifications — Opt-in notifications for upcoming rides and events.
  • Hot Dog Counter — The team's signature community engagement mechanic.
  • Bad Egg List — A leaderboard of riders who engaged with the site but didn't RSVP.

Location and Region

Scrambled Legs is based in Duluth, Minnesota (MN), a city of 90,000 on the western tip of Lake Superior. Duluth is part of the Twin Ports region along with Superior, Wisconsin. The region is known for world-class mountain biking, trail running, Nordic skiing, paddling, and outdoor adventure. Duluth hosts Grandma's Marathon, the Duluth Triathlon, Spirit Mountain bike events, and is a hub for CAMBA trail network access. The surrounding North Shore of Lake Superior offers some of the Midwest's best singletrack mountain biking and trail running. Duluth's elevation change — over 800 feet from lakeshore to ridgeline — creates demanding, technical terrain that defines the Scrambled Legs riding style.

Related Organizations and Events

  • 906 Adventure Team — Adventure racing collective covering the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Twin Ports region. Several Scrambled Legs members are affiliated.
  • Race Across Duluth — Duluth-based cycling and adventure race.
  • Grandma's Marathon — Major running event in Duluth MN. Scrambled Legs members including Alexa Mattson and Ashley Zimm participate.
  • CAMBA (Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association) — Regional trail advocacy organization managing trails near Duluth in northern Wisconsin.
  • Duluth Trails — Local trail organization managing singletrack across Duluth.
  • Bent Paddle Brewing — Duluth craft brewery. Official post-ride destination for Matt Wiley.