Minnesota Mountain Bike Series

Course maps are listed below for 2011.  Preride will be open Saturday June 18th.  We look forward to having you be a part of this long running event this year!

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.

Food and beverages will be available for sale during race day.  After race watermelon, drinks, and snacks are complimentary for all participants.

Afton Avalanche, Afton, MN

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

2011 Afton Avalanche 
WAVE START TIMES AND LAPS

All Kids Comp      1 Lap     9:00 AM Start
Citizen      2 Laps        9:30 AM Start
Wave 1    9:30 AM    Men 30 – 39, 40 - 44
Wave 2    9:32 AM    Men 29 and Under
Wave 3    9:34 AM    Men 45 – 49, 50 and Older, Clydesdale
Wave 4    9:36 AM    All Age Group Women
           *Change in Start order from last race
   Sport         2 Laps        11:00 AM Start
Wave 1    11:00 AM    Men 35 – 39, 40 – 44 
Wave 2    11:02 AM    Men 29 & Under, Single Speed
Wave 3    11:04 AM    Men 30 – 34, Clydesdale
Wave 4    11:06 AM    Men 45 – 49, 50 & older
Wave 5    11:08 AM    All Women Age Groups, SS Women
           *Change in Start order from last race
Shimano Kids Race     12:45 AM Start
             1 Hot Lap
       PRO/Expert Men & Women
4 Laps Men / 3 Laps Women  1:10 PM Start
                        Wave 1    1:10 PM    All Men
 Wave 2    1:12 PM    All Women                   

             Comp Men    3 Laps     1:15 PM Start
Wave 1   1:15 PM   Men 30 – 34, 40 - 44
Wave 2   1:17 PM   Men 35 – 39
 Wave 3   1:19 PM   Men 15 – 29, Single Speed
Wave 4   1:21 PM   Men 45 – 49, 50 and older
             *Change in Start order from last race

 

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 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, Sunday, June 19 by 12:30pm.  

There will be no bib pickup or registration at Afton Alps on Saturday, June 18th. 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.

Online registration ends at 8:00 PM on June 16. Click to the link below to register.

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.

Course Maps updated as of 6/06/2011

Kids comp and Citizen are the same course for 2011.

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.

Google Map

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.