St. MIchael-Albertville Men Bike to Raise Money for Larsons

Phil Detlefsen and company couldn't asked for a nicer day. 

And the crew known as BWOB (Bikes Without Babes) couldn't have raised money for a better cause. 

The annual BWOB trek, organized by Detlefsen and a few Highlands neighborhood friends, has always been something of an inside joke, and a reason to have some fun. 

The guys (yep, all guys) hop on two wheels and try to make it to every restaurant and bar in the St. Michael-Albertville area. 

This year, Detlefsen said, the trek took a twist, and took on new meaning.

"This year we hit up customers for donations for the Larson family. We were able to raise $362 that will be donated to the trust fund that has been set up through their church," he said.

Actually, that number's grown. As word has spread about the guys' sunny ride, the number's actually closer to $500 for the family of slain teacher Timothy Larson. 

The money will go into a trust fund for the Larsons' two young boys. 

"We just wanted to do something to help," said honorary Highlands neighbor Lucas Hansen, who lives in St. Michael's Preserve.