Thoughts in Motion: Written Blog For 25 Years

From the simple idea more than a decade ago, to now celebrating a remarkable milestone of $50,000, our Special Olympics Polar Plunge campaign has evolved into a transformative movement within our community of riders, thanks to your generous support.

Your contribution is more than a donation; it’s a beacon of hope, creating smiles and triumphs for athletes involved in the Special Olympics. Together, we’re fostering inclusion and empowerment, turning dreams into reality.

Thank you for being a crucial part of this incredible journey. Your kindness is changing lives, one donation at a time.

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Join us for an evening of fun while learning about healthy living strategies, local mental health resources and education, and much more! The evening will consist of games, prizes, a RIDE MN BMX stunt show, and the ability to explore the gorgeous grounds of the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, MN. It’s going to be a fun evening for all ages that will also be an educational experience.

The Minnesota Discovery Center is delighted to invite everyone to join in!

More Information:
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After amassing more than 7,000,000 views on YouTube, Lil Pros Tour returns to its MOST VIRAL FILM ever… Welcome back to Unit 23 in Scotland. Join the crew as we check in with all of the kids again, nearly four years later, growing up fast and continuing to progress BMX stronger than ever…

Happy Holidays to all of you and your families, it has been an extremely challenging time worldwide, however, we are very thankful that we have this amazing unreleased footage before the pandemic in our archives to remember all of our great times together, and look forward to the day that we can all celebrate like this on our bikes again… Cheers to our futures, 2021, and a whole new year full of opportunity!

BIG THANK YOU & APPRECIATION to Mark Ducat and Kieran Riley for their kindness to organize this memorable celebration back at Unit 23 and Loch Lomond, and to Stephen Murray, Seth Murray, and Mason Murray for an incredible road trip through England straight north towards the Highlands of Scotland.

Filming: Dustin Grice
Editing: Doug Griess

This video is the Sequel to Lil Pros UK BMX Tour BONUS EPISODE: Pregaming in Scotland at Unit 23 Skatepark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vPWnSXPBlU&ab_channel=DustinGrice

“Something is definitely in the water here in Scotland when 12-year-olds have no problem doing flairs and 360 double whips… From 6 to 14 years old, the riding and Scottish accents from this session will keep you pumped for next weekend’s Lil Pros UK BMX Tour 7-9 Feb 2014

Riders: Anthony Duffy, Kieran Riley, Paul Friel, Mark Ducat, Cormack, Dylan Austin
Special Thanks: Unit 23 Skatepark in Scotland, Dot, Michelle, Jason Phelan, Kriss Kyle, locals
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Ride Brand introduced an exciting new segment to the Polar Plunge this past weekend as 22 participants joined our team to support Special Olympics Athletes… Our segment alone raised $5,000 last weekend, bringing our overall grand total to $21,541 donated to Special Olympics…

Video Credit: McQuaid Boo

Professional skateboarders even supported the spectacular new segment for Special Olympics this year… Many ran and jumped into their very first plunge with our team… Professional bike riders were flying higher than ever…

And we just want to say… Thank YOU.

Every single person, family, and business who has ever supported this project since 2018 is listed on our website, more than 200 total…

2020 Team Members: Dustin Grice, Jess McKenzie, Andy Loberg, Alex Hiltunen, Alexander Fox, Dale Meyers, Reed Bleymeyer (Plunge), Shad Holland, Brianna Hansen, Derek Guetter, Doug Griess, Ross Monson, Cody Davis, Jordan Fritz, Zachary Christian, Rachel Estepp, Marinny Kiehl, Derek Strong, Andrew Clausen, Kyle Heaser, Georgantic Miller, & Ryan Yost.

2020 Donation Supporters: 10kviewsminnesota, AJ Fox Aka 8 Mile, Amy Clark – “Ghost Jumper”, Annette Thompson, Anonymous, ATV Big Air Tour, Bob, Spring, Jens and Emily Loberg, Brandt Rohman & Bug Commander, Brian Sturdevant, Butch & Roll Minnesota, Cathy J Frances, Chad Johnson, Dad and Jen, Dani & Rob Bleymeyer, Darlene Loberg & Mark Gans, Dave and Barb, Eric, Fillmore St Rock-n-Roll Church, Gingertriathlete, Grandma Hanson, Hanna, Jackie Colesworthy, Jan & Bill, Jeffrey Troldahl, Joni Griess, Julie Rea, Karla, Laura Lopez, Laura Lopez, lizLars and Amy Loberg, Love you!!, Lynn and Jim Doppler, Maia, Marcy Brust, Mary and Mark, Mitch Thunell, Monica and George, Oscar Windsperger, Paul and Margaret, Paula May, Ride MN & Mega Jump Show, Ross W, Sarah Gorski, Shad Holland, Stevo, Stoff, Sue Johnson, Tami Goudy, The Lobergs, The Zimmer family, Todd R, Tom Kieffer, Vicki L LaPlante, Winna, Work Wife #2

Photo Credit: Micah Norberg
Plunge Bikes Provided via: The House Bike & Board Shop

Interested in Helping or Participating Next Year? Let us know!

We’re doing it again! This weekend…

First of all, I can not thank you enough for all of your support throughout the past 2 years… This was a fun new concept I approached Special Olympics about nearly 5 years ago, and it has all been slowly coming together ever since…

Every single person, family, and business who has ever donated to support this project is listed on our website, nearly 200 total:
http://fatbikeflippolarplunge.com

After raising the very first $10,000 for my first bike jump plunge in 2018, I quickly learned that pedaling through the snow on a fat tire bike, launching off a 6 foot tall ramp, and backflipping into a frozen lake, is a bit easier than I thought… It was the fundraising that was the real challenge… One of the most challenging goals I have ever set for myself. And none of it would have been possible without you… Fast forward into 2019, I started our very own Ride MN Action Sports Plunge Team, where I brought on additional plungers to help support this brand new concept. We have now raised a grand total of more than $15,000 for Special Olympics Athletes since 2018. And this year, our 3rd year, 2020, we have even more plungers on our team, and we hope to hit a grand total of $20,000. We are not far away, already at the $17,500 mark as we get into this final week before our plunge again in Minneapolis.

I also want to remind you that no matter what, you are always with me on my team… Since our very first plunge together, I have been hand writing every person’s name who has donated onto a new plunge shirt every year… After you & I both go plunging into that ice cold water together as a team, the shirt is framed on my office wall where I work every day. I can’t thank you enough for being a part of this unique experience together with me.

If you absolutely love what we are doing, and are considering making a donation again, please read this below from Special Olympics about how funds are used:
$30 – Puts a child through an 8-week Special Olympics Minnesota Young Athletes season
$60 – Provides an eye examination and a pair of glasses for two Special Olympics Minnesota athletes
$100 – Sends a Unified Pair to ALPs University – Special Olympics Minnesota’s athlete leadership program
$250 – Implements an entire Respect Campaign into a school/business/organization
$500 – Provides funding to start a brand new Special Olympics Minnesota Delegation

If you’d like to help support me again this season, you can reach my donation page below:
https://reg.plungemn.org/participant/dustingrice

And if you’d like to help support our entire team, including the brand new individuals who have committed to diving right into this bone-chilling experience along my side, everyone is listed right here in the link below… Feel free to split up your donation to help motivate, excite, and encourage even more fundraising from each of our team members:
https://reg.plungemn.org/team/ridemn

You can also see some great photos & videos from our previous jumps here:
http://fatbikeflippolarplunge.com

And please, if you have not in the past, please read below to learn more about our story in general…

In January of 2011, only a few of us walked alone into a very small and completely empty warehouse space in Northeast Minneapolis with one idea in mind, to simply ride our bikes together in our own hobby facility at the convenience of our own time, family, and work schedules. Over the years this turned into a movement that has become absolutely infectious… Families, kids, and riders of all ages. We ride. We learn. We build. We fall. We encourage. We motivate. We get back up. We focus. We try again. We work together. We perform. We innovate. We’re not scared to try something new & we never give up. We’ve created lifelong friendships, and lifelong memories. The goals, the achievements, the experiences, and the opportunities that have evolved around riding bikes have changed our lives and will live with us forever. Today, our number one goal is to profoundly reach every child and adult we work with on an emotional and mental level with an energetic, jaw dropping, influential and inspirational message that will change lives and kickstart motivation for a lifetime… Words will never describe how grateful we are for your continued support. To every person who has ever contributed & supported us over the years in any way possible, Thank You. This is an unexpected Dream Come True.

Thanks again so much, and please reach out if you have any questions. My cell is 952-200-7732, feel free to call or text any time. Cheers to 2020!

Thanks so much,

Dustin Grice
Instructor – Hennepin Technical College
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Motivational Speaker, Founder, CEO – Ride MN, Life Brand LLC

Film & Edit: Doug Griess

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This Weekend in Minneapolis with Ride MN and Minnesota Special Olympics!

Join The Ride MN Plunge Team!

Anoka Plunge 2/23
Minneapolis Uptown Plunge 3/2
Grand Rapids Plunge 3/16

No Bike Needed! No Experience Needed! Simply join our team pledging to support Minnesota Special Olympics Athletes and take the Plunge! (And Yes! We will also have professional riders jumping bikes into all 3 locations! Come see the spectacular new event!)

Thank you to Seven Spokes Bike Shop! Series Race 1 of 3 this season indoors at The Factory!