Rochester Steeple-Chase Race

[woodchuck]

The preparations are going very well for the Rochester Cycling Steeple-Chase Mountain Bike Race on June 4th. For full details check out the race web site at: http://www.rasc-mn.org/mtb/2006_Steeplechase_Race.html .

[manual63]

I need to bump this. There is a race at Steeple Chase on Sunday June 4th. Please go and promote this trail! This is an MNSCS race.

More info at MNSCS.com (http://www.mnscs.com/)

[SKullman]

Are there any nice campgrounds near by?

I usually stay at State Parks, the closest is 30 miles away, just checking if there is some thing nice closer.

[Matthew]

I know there are a couple camp grounds right in mazeppa just down the road from the ski hill, I will post up info when I find it.

[MTB4LIFE99]

Can i pre ride the XC course this weekend?
Can i ride the DH course while the race is going on?
thanks

[woodchuck]

Can i pre ride the XC course this weekend?
Can i ride the DH course while the race is going on?
thanks

You should be able to ride the full course route on Saturday, May 27. However, it may not be marked fully. Hopefully we will have the course maps available then.

I am not sure about riding the downhill during the race. It is not included in the course. However, portions of it come close the course route.

[Panman]

How about a pre-ride Saturday the 3rd?

** Edit: Never mind, seen the note on your Web page.
Pre ride: Registered racers will be able to ride the courses on Saturday, June 3 from <st1:time minute="0" hour="13">1:00 PM </st1:time>to<st1:time minute="0" hour="17"> 5:00 PM </st1:time>and on Sunday June 4 from <st1:time minute="0" hour="8">8:00 AM</st1:time> to <st1:time minute="15" hour="9">9:15 AM</st1:time>.

[Matthew]

Here are a couple of very close camp grounds to steeplechase.

Hidden Meadows RV Park (507-356-8594)
6450 120th Street Northwest
Pine Island, MN 55963
Water/electric - $24/night - 2 people, Tents $19/night - 2 people

Mac's Park Place
RR 1 Box 202
Mazeppa, MN 55956
507-843-6500

Ponderosa Campground
RR 1 Box 209
Mazeppa, MN 55956
507-843-3611

[woodchuck]

The Steeple-Chase race course maps and elevations have been posted on the race web site:

http://www.rasc-mn.org/Events/Steeplechase/2006_Steeplechase_Race.html

Check them out.

[waitabit]

Well it was a great turnout for the race and a beautiful day.Good to see Ryan, Buck, Good to meet you Matt, good job Brian and congrats to Isaac for his second place finish.

[grizzly adam]

Thank you to everyone who was involved with getting the course and event ready for this past weekend. What a great day for the intro of a new course. There were lots of volunteers, navigating around the place was easy - parking, registering, reading results, etc. Parking volunteers were great, food station people were awesome. Safety crew out in the woods, people at course crossings with radios, the water station people - fantastic!
Thank you all for such a great time. It was great to see a new course added to the series and the singletrack was fun. There wasn't nearly as much climbing as I expected (for a ski hill) and the trail offered quite a bit of different terrain; bridges, rocks, hills, trees, logs, sand, double track and switchbacks. It was great fun. Some spots were starting to fall off on the downside of the trail which I saw caused for some quick reactions, but overall the course was fun. I liked all the singletrack and it seemed to flow really well. I appreciate the work involved to get things ready for the debut. Thanks again - you guys rock!
:banana::banana:

[rejectedusername]

Thanks to all the volunteers!

Also, nice job with the pictures, Adam. I even found a good one of myself (http://www.flickr.com/photos/grizzlyadam/160872759/).

[grizzly adam]

Hey thanks! I know I'm not anyone special, but it's always fun to get photos of yourself.

[RedSquirrel]

I flatted on the third lap. Darn it anyhow.

Skinnyski has some pictures too. Adam I saw one of you at the bridge area. Actually quite a bit of pics, most classes. http://www.skinnyski.com/

Thanks for posting pics.

[Matthew]

Thanks to everyone who showed up. I have one more favor; We are looking for feedback on what you thought could use improvement to make the event run smoother. You don't have to worry about hurting anyones feelings as this was a first year event and we know there are things that need improvement. We want a good list generated while its still fresh in everyones minds so please list anything and everything you would like to see changed/added/subtracted. Thanks everyone.

[MTB4LIFE99]

anyone know of anyother sites that will have biking photos from the race???

[CadexCFM]

http://static.flickr.com/66/160845688_62062ac0bb_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/grizzlyadam/160845688/)

Never judge a book by it's cover! Be weary of this independant team that may be sponsored by Marshall Fields spring collection. They will make you look foolish with your $200 worth of lycra!

-Anyone know who this group of guys are?

[waitabit]

Thanks to everyone who showed up. I have one more favor; We are looking for feedback on what you thought could use improvement to make the event run smoother. You don't have to worry about hurting anyones feelings as this was a first year event and we know there are things that need improvement. We want a good list generated while its still fresh in everyones minds so please list anything and everything you would like to see changed/added/subtracted. Thanks everyone.The parking guys should have radios, it would've been a lot smoother.

[grizzly adam]

http://static.flickr.com/66/160845688_62062ac0bb_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/grizzlyadam/160845688/)

Never judge a book by it's cover! Be weary of this independant team that may be sponsored by Marshall Fields spring collection. They will make you look foolish with your $200 worth of lycra!

-Anyone know who this group of guys are?

Ha haaa - I'm not sure, but I've met them in the past. Very cool group. The cottom collection is very popular among them.