Minnesota Mountain Bike Series

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Freewheel Bike

Saturday, May 22

Salem Hills Park, Inver Grove Heights, MN

First race at 9:00am.
Please Note: Race lengths and start time may vary on the day of race. Please check your start times and lengths on day of race.

Race Distances:
The race course is approximately a 4.6 mile course through the 70 acre Salem Hills Park. The singletrack section of the course runs through a great mix of tight and twisty trees and across wide open rolling hills through the prairies. The trail surface is mostly hard-packed, but there are a few slightly sandy areas. With only a few trail obstacles the course is designed for speed! Racers of all levels will be challenged by how fast they can push themselves and when to strategically attack or pass another racer.

Give back to the people who build the majority of trails in MN!
All race proceeds from the Freewheel Frolic go to MN Off-Road Cyclists (MORC). For more information on MORC, please go to www.morcmtb.org.

Be one of the 1st 150 people to pre-register for this event to receive a FREE T-Shirt, Water Bottle & Patch Kit!

On line Registration ends at 8:00 PM on Wednesday May 19.

Racers who want to have each of their race results calculated for the Series, participate in Team Competition, and be eligible for end of season Series awards must register with the Series. Series registration can be completed on line between April 15 and June 24 or at one of the first four Series races.  No Series registrations will be accepted after the forth Series race.
A permanent number plate will be provided to each Series racer. This plate will be used for all Series race except for the Bontrager Border Battle.
On line registration fee will be $15 from April 15 through May 15. Thereafter on line registration will be $20 until June 24. “Race day” registration fee at any of the first four races will be $20.
Lost permanent number plates will be replaced for $5. A $1 fee will be charged for temporary misplaced number plates.
Racers can compete only in the Class of their assigned number, e.g. a racer with a Citizen Class permanent number cannot race in the Sport Class.
Racers deciding to change Race Classes during the season can turn in their assigned number plate and receive a number plate of the newclass. A $5 fee will be charged. Racer’s results will not be transferred to the new class.
 

Notes:
1)* USAC Sanctioned - All Series events are USAC Mountain sanctioned. All Expert (Cat 1) riders need an annual USAC MTB License and all Pro Riders need and International License. To purchase a license visit www.usacycling.org
2) **Must Register

The goals of the program are to grow and support mountain bike racing opportunities for juniors across the country and to identify and recognize potential cycling talent among junior athletes.
The USA Cycling Junior Mountain Bike Series is entering its eleventh year in 2010. This program has provided racing opportunities for aspiring junior males and females across the United States.

In 2003, World and US National Champion, Alison Dunlap, was added as a title athlete to the program.

The top-five riders in these categories and age groups will be extended USAC Regional Development Camp invitations: Category 1: 15-16/male, 17-18/male, 15-18/female. The invitations may be used for 2010 or 2011 camps.
The top-10 riders in both genders and all categories and age-groups in the ADJ-MTB will be qualified to compete at the 2010 USA Cycling National MTB Championships. Qualified riders will be generated from the race results submitted to USA Cycling.
Please go to http://www.usacycling.org/adjmtb/ for additional information.
 

The Shimano Youth Series is designed to give children an opportunity to compete like their parents in a positive and fun environment. Over the years, the Shimano Youth Series has expanded to include over 100 races per year, reaching over 5000 kids.

The Shimano Youth Series is free to children ages 12 & under. Kids receive a t-shirt, a numberplate, and a shiny new gold medal. Parent cyclists ride and race with the kids, providing motivational and physical support.

Participate in the Shimano Kids Race at 12:45 PM! Helmets are required. Register on-site only, Saturday, May 22 by 12:30pm.

Awards (medals) will be provided for 1st - 3rd place in each age class for Kids Comp, Citizen, Sport, Comp, Expert, & Pro classes. Top finishing Elite Group (Experts and Pros combined) will receive cash awards. See the MNSCS Guidelines for payout details.

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Quick Directions:

-  From I-494
-  South on Hwy 52 towards Rochester
-  Take first exit for Upper 55th St E
-  Turn LEFT onto Upper 55th St E
-  Turn LEFT at Babcock Trail
-  Salem Hills Elementary School will be on your RIGHT
 

Salem Hills Elementary School
5899 Babcock Trail E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

Parking:
Parking at the elementary school is limited so please arrive early for your race in order to find a parking space.

There are three designated parking areas:

1. Elementary School
2. Asher Ave – North of park, Water tower parking lot
3. Asher Ave – South of park

Directions to Asher Ave South of Park:

• Take Babcock Trail E – South of Elementary School
• Right on 60^th St E
• Right on Asher Ave – access to park through north end of the street.

Food:

We will be grilling out!  Plan on burgers 'n brats for a nominal donation!

Regarding Pets @ the Race:

The Freewheel Frolic is a family event.  You may bring your dog but please follow these guidelines:

• Dogs MUST be kept clear of the area designated as the race course as a safety measure.
• Dogs MUST be kept on a leash at all times.
• Dogs may NOT be left unattended at anytime.
• There will be a LOT of people and activity, if your dog does not handle this type of situation well, please leave it at home.
• Please come prepared with water if you choose to bring your dog.

Be a Volunteer!

Not racing? Want to volunteer? Send a message to staff@morcmtb.org For more information postup on the MORC volunteer forum www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php

Comments or looking for info, check MORC Forum www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php