Minnesota State Championship Series

[dopey048]

Can anyone tell me how much it is to race in these races?

[Wolfchimp]

http://www.mnscs.com/

They haven't completely updated the 2006 info yet. It will cost you about $25 a race.

[RedSquirrel]

$20-$25 pre-reg
$25-$30 day of.

Look in upper right corner of your screen, see racing? http://www.mnscs.com

The Thursday night Buck Races (Penn Cycle) are $10. Cheap, but good to see other courses too. I enjoyed every mnscs race as each course was a bit different.

[Little D]

You enjoyed it because you kicked everyone's ass :)

[RedSquirrel]

Not really, sport is one thing. Watch me suffer in comp or SS sport.

Either way, it's all fun. I had no idea what I could do or wanted until I signed up!!!

Go race people. I got my dad and a few fiends into it now. My Dad, @64 raced citizen for a few in 05. It's fun no matter how much time you have to train.

You don't have to be the "A Racer" to go race & have fun.

If I only knew it was so much fun 10 years ago. I thought I sucked.

Tis OPEN to everyone Mo!!! Go try.

Dan Bro, good luck. Let's ride Afton or where ever.
I'm always up for a ride. PM me.

[Little D]

I can't agree more. Go race! You'll never know until you do it. It may change your life...

[jag]

Click on series guidelines at their site. I think the prices changed.

sport is 22 early or 32 late.

http://www.mnscs.com/html/seriesguidelines.asp

Hey Dan, I agree that the top few guys really whipped us. (Probably roadies) That's ok, it was fun. See ya at the races....

[RichZilla]

Yeah, some of those guys out front were really OUT FRONT.
It is 'Minnesota OFF ROAD Cyclists' here right?

Racing Rules! Get out there and do it. I can't ever remember someone saying, "This was my first race and it sucked and I'll never do it again." It IS fun. Don't worry about being competitive, 90% of the people there aren't. I'm usually middle of the pack. Life is boring without racing. One thing is for sure: No matter what, I will be racing something until the day I die...even if it's my wheelchair. You just can't beat the pump you get from racing, even if you suck like me and jag. Just get out there and have fun. Oh yeah, don't forget the beer afterwards.:)

[dopey048]

Thanks for the info. I want to do all the races but I think that my duties as "Dad" might get in the way of some of them.

[Little D]

I think Heath kicked our ass because he worked harder training wise and it was all on his Mt Bike.

Anyway, guys I'll see you out there definately more then last year. My next life changing event shouldn't happen until around Xmas.

[RedSquirrel]

Yep hard work, smart work. Everything I read said go moderate for a month to get cardio/oxygen pathways set, go at least an hour and a half ~65-75% of max heart rate. A little harder at times is ok. In other words lots and lots of zone 2 base, some 3, then later (after a month) step it up....fun on dirt at Afton (once ready) for intervals did it for me once ready. Endurance is key for new racers. ok i'll shut it on that.

I have three kids, so I'd get up at 5am and ride mellow enjoying the quiet sounds of nature and my knobbies in the early am. AAhhhh (no kids).

Dan, your are rockin through the game of life!! You just had an event, now another! It's all good. Congrats. Let's do Afton soon.

[RichZilla]

Yep hard work, smart work. Everything I read said go moderate for a month to get cardio/oxygen pathways set, go at least an hour and a half ~65-75% of max heart rate. A little harder at times is ok. In other words lots and lots of zone 2 base, some 3, then later (after a month) step it up....fun on dirt at Afton (once ready) for intervals did it for me once ready. Endurance is key for new racers.

Hey Heath, is there a good book to use as a reference for those of us who need to 'step it up' a little? Some of what you said there is Greek to me.

Oh...I also agree that you earned it by working way harder than the rest of us. Good effort.:)

[RedSquirrel]

Hey Heath, is there a good book to use as a reference for those of us who need to 'step it up' a little? Some of what you said there is Greek to me.

Oh...I also agree that you earned it by working way harder than the rest of us. Good effort.:)

If interested PM me. I have a few good web sites I could share if interested.

Also, see my other post, I'm selling a training book (new) "the mtb bible", it has great advice for new trainee's, I more or less did what the book said. I'm referencing the book as one source as I train this year.

It's great to see so many interested in earning it. Rich your rail thin this year, with the new bike and trn'n focus...your gonna kick.

And as we talked about, it's the chance to ride all the courses that rules....no matter how we perform. The races make the excuse to get on dirt and enjoy. Good luck all. Accomplish it!!

[dopey048]

I just thought I'd share that active.com has opened the registration for the Spring Cup.

[jag]

That is some hardcore training. Don't let this scare anyone, I think most that train like that would be in comp or expert. I only own/ride mountain bikes and ride a few times a week only on trails when they are open. I race in sport and am middle of the pack. The only tough part of these races is the distance. Each class gets a longer distance and sometimes more difficult parts of the trail. Ideally, I would like to race the expert course but a lot less distance.

Riding afton a lot would put you in good condition real quick.

[Little D]

Racing is such a good time. Hanging with a bunch of Mt Bikers who got nothing better to do (at least in our own mind) then ride their bikes all over the state on some cool, different, and challenging terrain.

One of my best memories of last year was hanging with Jim, Rich, and my wife kicking back a brew after a race in Duluth under their Pirate flag. We ALL raced and ALL had a great time.

[RichZilla]

Racing is such a good time. Hanging with a bunch of Mt Bikers who got nothing better to do (at least in our own mind) then ride their bikes all over the state on some cool, different, and challenging terrain.

One of my best memories of last year was hanging with Jim, Rich, and my wife kicking back a brew after a race in Duluth under their Pirate flag. We ALL raced and ALL had a great time.

Yeah, the optional over-nighters are the best!

[bike>>rider]

Question for race veterans:

Of the various MNSCS venues, which two or three would be considered the easiest courses, and which two or three would be considered the most difficult?

What I mean is, if you take someone of average riding ability, which three courses would he/she be best able to manage, and which three would give him/her the most trouble?

Thanks-

[RichZilla]

Question for race veterans:

Of the various MNSCS venues, which two or three would be considered the easiest courses, and which two or three would be considered the most difficult?

What I mean is, if you take someone of average riding ability, which three courses would he/she be best able to manage, and which three would give him/her the most trouble?

Thanks-

Would you be entering Citizen or Sport? The length changes quite a bit when you move up to Sport, the course usually changes to add in a little more difficult stuff as well.

[bike>>rider]

Hmm, let's say Sport.

[RedSquirrel]

Welch
Afton
Spirit
DuLac
Has the biggest hills.

Buck
Red Wing
Mt Kato
Had the fastest ave speed.

MapleLag
By far the most challenging and hardest. Best course of them all for true dirt heads if you ask me.

Spirit and Red Wing we're technical too.

They all had there tough spots, hiils and challenges. Humidity and temp play a factor too......

Comp would have a bit of a twist to above I'm sure.

[TML]

Question for race veterans:

Of the various MNSCS venues, which two or three would be considered the easiest courses, and which two or three would be considered the most difficult?



Do the Spring Cup this year. It will be one of the easiest courses of the series, not to technicall and minimal hills. It's going to be held at Salem Hills park in Inver Grove Heights this year instead of Buck Hill. Good chance to try racing at a very approachable course.

[jag]

Dan, I think we were drinking fat tire there. Fat tire causes good memories. You should camp with us this year if you go to dirtspanker. Rich will be trying to defend his dual slalom championship on that Saturday on his new bigger bike.

I heard spring cup will be perfect for the roadies. Not good for me, but I will try it. I hope they at least bring back the jump they have been using at the other 2 spring cups I have been to. You need to give something exciting for the fans. (don't worry, they always make the jump optional).

[Matthew]

harmon park should be easy and for sure rochester

[Mo-Tay]

The thing I love about racing is that after the race, I can hit a local establishment, pig out on a huge greasy bacon cheeseburger and have a beer (Summit please...) and feel no shame. Your body just craves that type of food after races...or at least mine does. Great recovery meal...forget the powders!