2008 Races and Events

[Lezgo Cycling]

So I am writing up the calendar for 2008, if you know of any race or event that is happening in 2008 post up. MN or Midwest (shwammy, 24, 9 mile, afton, etc) anything

I can check the mnscs as it gets closer im looking for things not in there

[Heuy]

Make sure you hit the Laddies Loppet on the MNSCS circuit. Its worth the drive.

[SKullman]

Check the Calendar on http://www.loonstate.org (http://www.loonstate.org/) scroll back through 2007, just about every event in MN, WI, and ND was on there. If you scroll back to 2006 you may find more that happened.

At least it will give you a base line of what to look for in 2008.

[gopherhockey]

We are working to get the MORC events set up and should have them available shortly. I believe we have dates for spring cup, national trails day, and are working to figure out 24 hours of as well as a few other important dates.

Once all these fall into place we can review for the more important events, like ____-fest 2008 (Levis or....) etc.

[charliebrown]

John, any chance of some MORC 12 hour events???

[gopherhockey]

John, any chance of some MORC 12 hour events???

It isn't something the board would probably pursue, but we would certainly support something along these lines if someone came up with a plan and were willing to execute.

We did an un-official 12 hours of Leb a few years back and it was to date one of the most fun events I've participated in.

[krazykatie]

Since i'm unable to to to Fruita this spring, I have the Black Hills FTF on my calendar over memorial weekend

http://www.bhfattirefestival.com/festival/

[charliebrown]

It isn't something the board would probably pursue, but we would certainly support something along these lines if someone came up with a plan and were willing to execute.

We did an un-official 12 hours of Leb a few years back and it was to date one of the most fun events I've participated in.

So what would it take to do 12 hours of Leb again? Feel free to PM me if need be.

[gopherhockey]

So what would it take to do 12 hours of Leb again? Feel free to PM me if need be.

I'm probably not the one to answer that, but hopefully someone will jump in and help ya out if its something you are interested in....

[wildkona]

Since i'm unable to to to Fruita this spring, I have the Black Hills FTF on my calendar over memorial weekend

http://www.bhfattirefestival.com/festival/

I'll go with ya!!!

[wildkona]

Isn;t the date of the 2008 Summit available already too?

[krazykatie]

I'll go with ya!!!


Sweet! We'll have to get a group situated as some point in time:banana:

[Lezgo Cycling]

Since i'm unable to to to Fruita this spring, I have the Black Hills FTF on my calendar over memorial weekend

http://www.bhfattirefestival.com/festival/

this sounds fun...I have it on the calendar ...lets hope we can make it

[charliebrown]

Since i'm unable to to to Fruita this spring, I have the Black Hills FTF on my calendar over memorial weekend

http://www.bhfattirefestival.com/festival/

Melissa and I are going to head out as well... I love the hills.

[Lezgo Cycling]

Melissa and I are going to head out as well... I love the hills.
yeah lets go ...carpool ?

[krazykatie]

Nice! I'm so happy to hear a few of you are planning on attending! It will be fun. Biking in the black hills rocks! Gives me something to look forward to and distract me from the fact that i'm unable to go to Fruita.

[gopherhockey]

Isn;t the date of the 2008 Summit available already too?

Yup, I think we picked one for that too...

[jitterjepp]

and are working to figure out 24 hours of as well Last Friday in August as usual? Please don't change it.

[kiano]

Do you guys know of any other scheduled MTB races for next year? I participated for the first time this year at the Chequamagon Short & Fat in Cable WI and now I can't get enough riding so I want to plan for next year and be able to participate early on.

[ryno lite]

Last Friday in August as usual? Please don't change it.

The last Friday in August ends up on Labor Day weekend this year. We're trying to figure out what to do.

[jitterjepp]

The last Friday in August ends up on Labor Day weekend this year. We're trying to figure out what to do.Hasn't that happened before? I don't have a new calender here but the last Friday is the 30th. I think that they used to put the race the week before so it should be on the 22 & 23. I have a couple old Afton posters here with those dates on them.

[valeried]

There is a great endurance race series in Wisconsin - www.wemseries.com (http://www.wemseries.com) - and the 2008 schedule is posted.

[gopherhockey]

Hasn't that happened before? I don't have a new calender here but the last Friday is the 30th. I think that they used to put the race the week before so it should be on the 22 & 23. I have a couple old Afton posters here with those dates on them.

It also seems to conflict with a few popular regional races.

[Lezgo Cycling]

5/11/2008 Erik's Spring Cup, Inver Grove Heights, MN

6/8/2008 Afton Avalanch, Hastings, MN

6/22/2008 Dirt Spanker, MT Du Lac, Duluth,MN

7/6/2008 Bluff Riders Charge - Mt Kato, Mankato, MN

7/20/2008 Memorial Classic, Red Wing, MN

7/27/2008 Powder Monkey, Spirit Mountain, Duluth, MN

8/10/2008 Welch MTB Jam, Welch, MN

8/24/2008 White Tail Ridge - River Falls, WI MNSCS/WORS Border Battle

8/31/2008 Laddies Loppet Stage Race, Callaway, MN

9/20/2008 Revolution's Single - Track Escape, St Cloud, MN

[Lezgo Cycling]

Keep em coming, Fat tire Festival, Gnome fest etc...

[50 Merc]

Gus, did you notice 6/22/2008 Dirt Spanker, MT Du Lac, Duluth,MN is the same weekend as Grandma's Marathon? I wonder if they'll wind up changing that one. Once again they've put 9 of the 10 races on Sunday's. I'm glad I don't run in the sport or expert class. It's still feasible for me to get out of there by noon.

[Lezgo Cycling]

Gus, did you notice 6/22/2008 Dirt Spanker, MT Du Lac, Duluth,MN is the same weekend as Grandma's Marathon? I wonder if they'll wind up changing that one. Once again they've put 9 of the 10 races on Sunday's. I'm glad I don't run in the sport or expert class. It's still feasible for me to get out of there by noon.


I did not notice that, mostly becasue I dont run and wasnt looking for the marathons, I dont think they will change it, but only time will tell. Thanks for the heads up though

[Lezgo Cycling]

Chwammy FTF (http://www.cheqfattire.com/) Sept 12-14-08

[oldreliable]

In addition to Bluff Rider's Charge, we also promote 2 other events at Mt. Kato:

Sun, May 4th

Mad Sunday--(formerly Mud Madness), XC races for citizen, sport & expert classes. 2008 will be year 16 for this one! Competitive yet low-pressure early season race.


Saturday, August 2nd

12 Hour Challenge--7th annual, we plan to introduce a team category for 2008. We have 2 different loops that are the exact same distance, so course offers some variety! Great place to recruit team members for Afton 24.

mike@spokebikes.com

[Lezgo Cycling]

In addition to Bluff Rider's Charge, we also promote 2 other events at Mt. Kato:

Sun, May 4th

Mad Sunday--(formerly Mud Madness), XC races for citizen, sport & expert classes. 2008 will be year 16 for this one! Competitive yet low-pressure early season race.


Saturday, August 2nd

12 Hour Challenge--7th annual, we plan to introduce a team category for 2008. We have 2 different loops that are the exact same distance, so course offers some variety! Great place to recruit team members for Afton 24.

mike@spokebikes.com

thanks mike

[BG128]

I might be intrested I have a camper that sleeps eight. just have to make sure the cfo says it's ok.

[BG128]

I might be intrested I have a camper that sleeps eight. just have to make sure the cfo says it's ok.I have the Black Hills FTF on my calendar over memorial weekend

[RedSquirrel]

Tis is toorr-tchaaa!

I'm drinking and eating like no tommorrow, and all these events are getting me psyched. AAAhhhhhhh!........! I feel like I need to get on my bike now to prep.

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[hockeynut]

April 12th - Ragnarök 105 (Red Wing to Red Wing gravel road race)
April 26th-27th - Trans Iowa IV (sorry registration is closed - location tbd)
May 17th - Almanzo 100 (Rochester to Mankato gravel road race)
June 14th - Keweenaw Chaindrive Festival

[TML]

I'll put in my plug for U.P. events-

I've done the Chaindrive and the Copper Harbor races and both of them are an absolute hoot, on some stellar singletrack.

June 14 Keweenaw Chain drive Festival (http://www.chaindrive.org/2007/index.htm), Houghton

My favorite part of the Chain Drive race info sheet - :D

"6. During the race you will encounter a wide variety of terrain and obstacles including but not limited to: sand, rocks, hardpack, fields, large mosquitos, trees, slippery bridges, difficult climbs, fast downhills, angry mother black bears, paparazzi and more. Yes, we know, Cemetery Hill is evil and Maasto is rocky but it’s all part of the experience. Please ride within your ability, have fun and we’ll see you at the finish line!

NO WHINING...this is an Off-Road Mountain Bike Course! We like it that way….." :cool:


June 20-22 Superior Bike Fest (http://www.superiorbikefest.com/), Marquette

August? Ore to Shore, Marquette

August 31 (Labor day wknd) Copper Harbor Fat Tire Festival (http://www.keweenawadventure.com/fat_tire.htm)

[Shickdawg]

One more U.P. event that will be going into its 3rd year is the Great Deer Chase (http://www.greatdeerchase.org/). It's in Calumet, about 20 minutes north of Houghton. The singletrack is awesome and composes something like 60% of the race. The 2008 date isn't set in stone yet, but you should probably expect August 16th. It's smaller than the Chain Drive and way smaller than the Ore to Shore, and part of Calumet Heritage Days.