gopherhockey
11-03-2003, 10:05 PM
RACE DATE CHANGE- Last Chance Mnt Bike Race in Elk River will take place on SATURDAY, Nov 8th. Conflict with other races necessitates change. We apologize for the confusion and late change. Full details below.
Last Chance Mountain Bike Race
Hillside Mountain Bike Trails, Elk River, MN
Saturday, November 8th, 2003
Where: Hillside Mountain Bike Trails, Elk River, MN. These are some of the premier mountain bike trails in the Twin Cities. The trails are very narrow, turny and twisty, with lots of short uphills, but no long sustained climbs. Beginners may have to dismount a few times per lap (approx 7 miles per lap), but in general this course is fun for all abilities- beginner to expert.
Why: Last event of the year! Also, this event is a fundraiser for Minnesota Biathlon Community Olympic Development Program (cross country skiing and rifle marksmanship). This program trains kids age 13-25, and has had three athletes compete at the Nagano and Salt Lake City Olympics.
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2003
9:30am-11:00am Registration
10:50am Course Closed to pre riding
11:00am Novice Race Start- 1 lap
12:00pm Expert/Comp and Sport Start- 3 laps
2:45pm Awards (approximate)
Start Format: Starts will be by interval start: 2 racers every 30 seconds. In the 3 lap race, Expert/Comp riders will start before the Sport Class.
How much: 16 and under $10, over 16 years $15. Day of race registration only
Prizes and Age Categories- There will be merchandise and gift certificates. No cash prizes.
Beginner (1 lap)- 16 and under, 17-40, 40+
Sport (3 laps)- 16 and under, 17-40, 40+
Comp/Expert (3 laps)- overall prizes only, no age groups
Contact: Piotr Bednarski, mnbiathlon@aol.com, 952/924-0381
Weather Cancellation Policy: Substantial rain in the preceding days may cause the race to be cancelled (we don't want to damage the trails). Final posting for cancellation will be posted on www.minnesotabiathlon.com by 11:00pm on November 7th.
Directions:
Located at Hillside Park1/2 hour northwest of the Twin Cities in the city of Elk River. Travel west on Interstate 94, then north on Hwy 101 from Rogers exit to 169 and the City of Elk River. From Hwy 169 turn right at Co, Rd, 12 just north of the Home Depot & Walmart stores. Travel east on Co. Rd 12 approximately 3/4 of mile to Hillside Park. Look for the trail head parking area on the south (right) side of the road.
Last Chance Mountain Bike Race
Hillside Mountain Bike Trails, Elk River, MN
Saturday, November 8th, 2003
Where: Hillside Mountain Bike Trails, Elk River, MN. These are some of the premier mountain bike trails in the Twin Cities. The trails are very narrow, turny and twisty, with lots of short uphills, but no long sustained climbs. Beginners may have to dismount a few times per lap (approx 7 miles per lap), but in general this course is fun for all abilities- beginner to expert.
Why: Last event of the year! Also, this event is a fundraiser for Minnesota Biathlon Community Olympic Development Program (cross country skiing and rifle marksmanship). This program trains kids age 13-25, and has had three athletes compete at the Nagano and Salt Lake City Olympics.
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2003
9:30am-11:00am Registration
10:50am Course Closed to pre riding
11:00am Novice Race Start- 1 lap
12:00pm Expert/Comp and Sport Start- 3 laps
2:45pm Awards (approximate)
Start Format: Starts will be by interval start: 2 racers every 30 seconds. In the 3 lap race, Expert/Comp riders will start before the Sport Class.
How much: 16 and under $10, over 16 years $15. Day of race registration only
Prizes and Age Categories- There will be merchandise and gift certificates. No cash prizes.
Beginner (1 lap)- 16 and under, 17-40, 40+
Sport (3 laps)- 16 and under, 17-40, 40+
Comp/Expert (3 laps)- overall prizes only, no age groups
Contact: Piotr Bednarski, mnbiathlon@aol.com, 952/924-0381
Weather Cancellation Policy: Substantial rain in the preceding days may cause the race to be cancelled (we don't want to damage the trails). Final posting for cancellation will be posted on www.minnesotabiathlon.com by 11:00pm on November 7th.
Directions:
Located at Hillside Park1/2 hour northwest of the Twin Cities in the city of Elk River. Travel west on Interstate 94, then north on Hwy 101 from Rogers exit to 169 and the City of Elk River. From Hwy 169 turn right at Co, Rd, 12 just north of the Home Depot & Walmart stores. Travel east on Co. Rd 12 approximately 3/4 of mile to Hillside Park. Look for the trail head parking area on the south (right) side of the road.