RACE #1 - Freewheel Frolic
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Cross-Country Mountain Bike Race
The Afton Alps cross-country course covers a six-mile loop, overlooking the beautiful St. Croix River Valley. These trails offer some of the best single track in the Twin Cities area, along with some great descents and climbs.
Course maps are listed below for 2012. We look forward to having you be a part of this long running event this year!
Food and beverages will be available for sale during race day. After race watermelon, drinks, and snacks are complimentary for all participants.
Camping 2012
There is no camping on Afton Alps property the night before the event. Afton State park is located about 1/2 mile from the afton property and has camping available. There are also hotels about 15 miles away in Hastings MN, or Hudson WI. several camping sites are in the area as well. Gates for Afton Alps will be open at 6am on Sunday May 20th for participants and spectators.
Online Registration
Online registration ends at 8:00 PM on May 17th. Click to the link below to register.
The Registration "MNMBS 1 - Freewheel Frolic - Sunday, May 20, 2012" is not currently available.
This Registration closed on 05/17/2012, 8:00pm (CDT) (CDT).
Start Times, Distances, Fees
| Class | USAC Category | Start Time | Approximate Distance | # of Laps | Pre - Registration | Day of Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Comp | 9:00 AM | 3.4 miles | 1 | $10 | $15 | |
| Citizen | Category 3 | 9:30 AM | 6.8 miles | 2 | $20 | $30 |
| Sport | Category 2 | 11:00 AM | 10 miles | 2 | $25 | $35 |
| Kids Comp, Citizen Awards | 11:15 AM | |||||
| Kids Fun Race** | 12:45 PM | Free** | Free** | |||
| Comp | Category 2 | 1:15 PM | 18.9 miles | 3 | $25 | $35 |
| Elite Group | ||||||
| Expert & Pro Women* | Category 1, Pro | 1:10 PM | 18.9 miles | 3 | $29 | $35 |
| Expert & Pro Men* | Category 1, Pro | 1:10 PM | 25.1 miles | 4 | $29 | $35 |
| All riders 18 and under | - | - | - | $15 | $20 | |
| Sport Awards | 1:30 PM | |||||
| Comp & Elite Group Awards | 3: 45 |
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
Minnesota Series Kids Fun Race
The Minnesota Series Kids Fun Race is designed to give children an opportunity to compete like their parents in a positive and fun environment. The Race is free to children ages 3 to 12. Parent cyclists ride and race with the kids, providing motivational and physical support.
Race starts at 12:45 PM! Helmets are required. Register on-site only by 12:30pm.
Registration & Pre-ride
There will be no bib pickup or registration at Afton Alps on Saturday, May 19th. However the course will be open for pre-riding with purchase of a trail pass from 12pm-7pm.
Race day registration and bib pick-up opens at 7:30 a.m. at the Alps Chalet. Registration and bib assignment end 1/2 hour before the start of each race.
Awards
Prizes 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 MNMBS Guidelines for payout details.
Race Courses
Course Maps updated as of 6/06/2011
Kids comp and Citizen are the same course for 2012.
Directions
From St. Paul/Minneapolis take I-94 east to the CR-15 Manning Ave. exit(exit #253). Head south on Manning Ave. for 7 miles. Take a left onto 70th Street South, heading east for approx. 3 miles, then follow the signs into Afton Alps.
Contact Info
Food and beverages will be available for sale during race day. Provided by Afton Alps concessions.
Complimentary after race watermelon and drink along with local favorite Best Maid Cookies for all participants.
Adam Schmidt
Event Director
Phone: 715-497-8800
