2012 Sponsors

Revelate Designs

Born out of passion and experience, Revelate Designs makes bike gear to help you pursue your endurance fueled endeavors. "State of the Art" fatbike bags and unique bombproof gear for your next adventure.

Surly Bikes

Pugsley was created to go where standard "all terrain" bikes flounder, the Surly Folks have been with Arrowhead since Day One, new 2012 tires like BIG FAT LARRY and NATE are the forefront of the industry.

Salsa Bikes

The Mukluk in its various models has made a big splash on the FatBike Scene, another Minnesota local Fatbike, designed to provide extreme tire floatation in soft conditions. It rides where other bikes can’t.

Fatback Bikes

A Fatback is not just another floatation bike. Fatback defines "Top Of The Line". Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, these Alaska fellas know SnowBiking like Nobody Else.

Chain Reaction Bikes

Whether you ride for fitness, like to race, or are new to cycling, we offer the expertise, service, and quality products to get the most out of your experience. 907 Fatbikes from Alaska's Chain Reaction.

Batteries Plus

New 2012 Arrowhead Sponsor. Batteries Plus in Savage, MN (Twin Cities) 8639 Eagle Creek Circle. Owner Mike Criego is multi-Arrowhead guy and will bring mix of flashlights, red blinkies, and batteries for watches, GPS, Heart rate monitors, cycle computers, lights, etc. If you need stuff last minute get it from him at pre-race. Flashlights for the drawing! Obviously BPlus has Cell, Laptop, Car, Alkaline, Tool, camera, cordless tel, motorcycle, snowmobile, atv, etc ALL THE BATTERIES YOU EVER NEED!

Dogwood Design Pogies

If yer lookin for topnotch poagies for da bike hand covers hey, Joan from Dogwood Designs up in Alaska has some of the best for sure. Perfect Xmas idea, Arrowhead 135 be givin some away at some point, light, warm and not too pricey. No Website but Dogwood can be reached at 907-488-4447 or dogwooddesigns at gci.net

Artic Innovations Hydro Heater

These Alaska Guys have over 20 years combined experience in the winter Alaskan Ultra Endurance races. Arrowhead Veterans and makers of a heated Camelbak System for cold-weather. HydroHeater is only PROVEN cold weather hydration system for all winter outdoor enthusiasts: Hikers, bikers, snowshoers,  mushers,  snowboaders,  snow machiners & snowmobilers,  mountaineers,  ice climbers, backcountry skiers, telemarkers and skiers.

O2 Rainwear

O2 knows cycling. And living in Minnesota, we know cycling in some of the most extreme weather conditions you can find. Snow, sleet, rain or shine, we’ve built our O2Rainwear to handle it all. Developed by Rain Shield, Inc., O2 Rainwear is a national biking apparel line offering affordable protection from the elements for anyone who rides — from serious cyclists to casual rec riders. Based in Minneapolis, one of the most active cycling communities in the country. Our own passion for cycling means we get it: we understand why you’re out there, rain or shine, and we know what you need from your gear to keep you going back for more. Since 1997, we’ve been creating O2 Rainwear products to help you make the most of your ride.

Ski Pulk

SkiPulk.com specializes in pulk poles, harnesses and three types of pulk systems. Their pulks are found throughout the USA,  Canada, Europe, and Japan.  Used by outdoor enthusiasts including: winter campers, ski mountaineers, racers, outfitters, and adventure programs. They can also be found in college outdoor classes and rentals in several states. Whether you are a seasoned winter traveler or are just starting out, you'll want to check out all of their offerings. SKI PULKS are big at da Arrowhead and look for the boyz at Checkpoint SkiPulk!

Bar Mitts

Bar Mitts are Bicycle Handlebar Mittens that attach to your drop style or mountain style handlebars. People who suffer from numb, cold hands due to the cold, wind, rain or snow can continue to ride and train throughout the Fall and Winter. The Bar Mitts keep your hands warm while riding and allow you to use a very lightweight glove, increasing dexterity, even in the coldest of weather. Lots of Bar Mitts at Arrowhead’s World Famous Drawing, thanks!

Princeton Tec

New for 2012, Princeton Tec has been making lights for all purposes for decades. Check em out for those nite ultra runs and bikes. Top of the line technology with a big range of prices, lumens, and mounting options. The company has been a great supporter of endurance athletes and races, Thanks Princeton Tec!

City of International Falls, Minnesota

Legally CERTIFIED The Nations Icebox" City of International Falls, also know to this Bullwinkle Fan as FrostBite Falls, has very warm heart for Arrowhead 135! INL City Council has laid out red-carpet for our nice race with full support using city facilities, police support at multiple road crossings, downtown race-banner, and new 2012, special I-Falls gift coming for each racer! Thanks International Falls. Should be way below-zero anytime now.

Melgeorges Resort

The Melgeorge family carved Melgeorge’s Resort out of the timberlands at a logging campsite more than 70 years ago. Since its humble beginnings, with a few lakeshore cabins for anglers, three generations of Melgeorges have created a quality, year-round adventure vacation destination.

North Branch Dental

Located in the north Metro/Central Minnesota area, for decades, North Branch Dental has been serving people of all ages with excellence, quality, and integrity. Here for you and your family. By being trained in the latest technology and techniques, they provide the most advanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Emphasis is on your comfort and disease prevention to establish dental health relationships that last a lifetime. The North Branch Guys are racing Arrowhead for 2012! Ever bite a power-bar at -30F? Have them fix that post-race mouth problem.

Fortune Bay

Fortune Bay Casino is more than a fabulous luxury hotel, action-packed casino, 18-hole world-class golf course, full-service marina, rustic RV park, complete conference and banquet center, and award-winning heritage center. It’s an escape from the ordinary… where you can stay, play, relax, retreat or meet… in a picturesque setting on the shores of lovely Lake Vermilion, surrounded by the wild, pristine beauty of Minnesota’s Northwoods. Fortune Bay Resort Casino is also best know as da ARROWHEAD FINISH LINE! Thanks Fortune Bay.

Gateway Store

Gateway Store is at the gateway to Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota's only national park & the nation's only water-based national park!  Voyageurs is a 4-season park with resorts open year 'round for great fishing & awesome winter activities!  Breath-taking scenery in any season! First Checkpoint on the Arrowhead. Get your Gas, watch the race, Phil and Ellen are the best helpers around. We know cause we locked the keys in our race van way down the road at -20F, 4AM last year and it was Phil who took care of us! Thanks Gateway.