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Welcome to 2010

There has been a tremendous resurgence in local mountain bike racing, last year alone our participation grew by over 30%.  Local race directors, volunteers and racers have brought a new energy to our Series.  Along with that have come some exciting changes that we believe will continue to energize our Series in 2010.
 
First, we have changed our name to better reflect who we are: Minnesota Mountain Bike Series.  We are committed to continuing the tradition that began in 1995 by offering the best mountain bike events in Minnesota for riders of all ages and abilities.
 
Next we welcome a new presenting sponsor: Peace Coffee.  Peace Coffee is a Minnesota organization that has cycling brewed into its culture.  We thank them for their support and look forward to working closely with them.  In addition we welcome back our many sponsors and retailers who have been long time supporters of mountain bike racing.
 
Another new element for 2010 is the introduction of Series registration and permanent numbers.  Riders who wish to participate in the Series Points Tracking, Team Competition and Year End Awards will now be asked to register with the Series.  We are making this move in an effort to reduce the waste created by new number plates each week as well as keeping our fees fair and affordable for whatever level you choose to participate in the Series.
 
Our guidebook and Series poster are back for the second year.  They will launch our new name and provide details on our events.  Look for the guidebook at your local retailer in late March and stay tuned for ways to receive a limited edition copy of our new poster.
 
We will offer our SuperPass again in 2010 providing an opportunity for racers who plan to compete in most of our events to save some money and time by registering in advance.  Watch the website for more details on the 2010 SuperPass.
 
Thank you for being a part of the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series presented by Peace Coffee.  We will continue to update our website with more details on each event as we get closer to the season.  We look forward to seeing you at the races.

2010 Minnesota Mountain Bike Series Schedule

We are pleased to announce the 2010 Race Schedule. Again, there are eleven races.  You will note that The Powder Monkey  race has been replaced by "The Great Hawk Chase" at Lester River Park in Duluth.  A description of the course and topology is coming.

5/22/2010    Freewheel Frolic Benefiting MORC, Inver Grove Heights, MN

6/06/2010     Lifetime Avalanche, Afton Alps, Hastings, MN

6/13/2010     Dirt Spanker, Mt Du Lac, Superior, WI

6/27/2010     Bluff Riders Charge, Mt Kato, Mankato, MN

7/04/2010     Wheelhouse Classic, Red Wing, MN

7/18/2010     SingleTrack Attack, Hillside Park, Elk River, MN

8/01/2010     Buck Hill Birch Bump, Burnsville, MN

8/08/2010     MMBS/WORS Bontrager Border Battle, River Falls, WI

8/22/2010    The Great Hawk Chase, Lester River Park, Duluth,  MN

9/05/2010    Laddie's Loppet Stage Race, Maplelag Resort, Callaway, MN                      

9/25/2010    Revolution's Single Track Escape, St Cloud, MN
 

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2009 MNSCS Season in Review

The MNSCS Executive Committee (Matt Johnson, Dana Schoppe, Jeff Robertson, and Gary Sjoquist) would like to thank all the MNSCS racers and promoters for making the 2009 season a resounding success.  We had great weather for nearly every event, our new venue at Elk River was a big success, and bringing back the MNSCS poster and guidebook brought more visibility to our series.  Overall, we had a 32% increase in the number of racers taking part in the MNSCS in 2009 from 2008.

In review of 2009, our biggest series race was Erik’s Spring Cup, with a total of 516 registrations.  The Afton Avalanche came in second, at 459.  The Memorial Classic came in just under 400, with the SingleTrack Attack at Hillside coming in with 376 racers, great for a first time event.  Bluff Rider’s Charge in Mankato had 359 racers, followed by St. Cloud’s Single Track Escape with 323, Dirt Spanker with 305, Birch Bump at Buck Hill with 299, Powder Monkey with 274, and Laddie’s Loppet with 262.  Our Border Battle event with WORS featured 633 participants.  Including the Border Battle, the MNSCS saw more than 4,200 racers, a little over 1000 more than raced in 2008.

What’s new for 2010?  We’ve posted the 2010 schedule.  We know of one change for sure – the Powder Monkey at Spirit Mountain in Duluth has been dropped from the schedule.  With the addition of a concrete Alpine Slide, much of the available course at Spirit Mountain will be gone.  Thankfully, the COGGs folks were able to adjust and will host a new event in the Lester Park area of Duluth. The new event will be called the Great Hawk Chase (Hawk’s Ridge, get it?) and while the climbs might not be as big, the winding singletrack and rolling hills will still provide a challenge.  Look for more details in the months to come.

In the meantime, stay in shape, check out the new bikes and gear at a local retailer, and get ready for another great MNSCS season in 2010!
 

Series News

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2010 Series Poster

03/17/10 06:03 PM (CDT)
By Matt Johnson

New Series Poster for 2010

Our Series poster is back again for 2010 with another great design by Adam Turman.  This year Turman created a bold single rider image and a big banner to announce our new name.  The original poster is limited to 80 hand screened, signed and numbered editions.  We will be giving them away over the course of the season.  The first opportunity to get one is to be one of the first 20 people to sign up for the SuperPass.  Look for the smaller reproduced version of the poster and our 2010 guidebook at your local retailer in April. 

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