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2010 First Time Ambassador Program

MMBS First Time Ambassador Program is back for 2010. Have you ever found yourself wondering how your mountain biking skills compare with other riders in your area? Do you like competition, but are unsure what class you would fit in and how to prepare for an event? You are in luck; the MMBS is here to help!

We understand that starting any new sport or competition can be a little scary. To help you through this transition we are pleased to once again offer The First Time Ambassador program.

What you need to do: Send us a message 10 days or more before your first event to let us know you are planning to race. One of our ambassadors will contact you to answer any questions you may have and provide you with the details you will need before your event. In addition we will offer you a coupon good for $5 off your first event registration.

Some of the things we can assist you with:

Online registration process: What is the right category for you, can I ride 8 miles?
Bike set up: Is my saddle at the right height, do my tires need more air or less?
Pre race preparation: How much do I need to train?
Nutrition: What should I eat before during and after the race?
Course knowledge: What am I getting myself into, rock, roots, mud?

Q. What happens if I don’t contact you in advance, and I show up on race day needing some help?

A. No problem. We won’t be able to offer you a discount on your registration but we can offer you some last minute advice. We will do our best to be sure you are ready for your event that day.

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First Time Racer Program

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2011 Minnesota Mountain Bike Series Sponsorship

03/31/2011, 9:40pm (CST)

By Matt

2011 Sponsors

We are just about to hit the dirt for the 2011 season. While the snow has been blanketing our trails we have been working with our great sponsors to get ready for the racing season. Without their support we could not bring our Series to you.

We are very excited to have Peace Coffee back as our presenting sponsor. Look for information on the new Peace Coffee shop in our guidebook and where you can stop in for a cup of their brew.

At the Gold Sponsorship Level we are excited to welcome back Bontrager and Shimano who continues to support our Shimano Youth Series races for kids. New sponsors at this level for 2011 include GU Energy who will be providing nutrition support for our events, as well as Kryptonite, and SRAM.

At the Silver Level we welcome back a trio of Minnesota’s own; Fresh Start, Twin Six and QBP. Also adding to this level is another Minnesota treasure: Maplelag Resort who also hosts the #10 event in our Series the Laddies Loppet.

At the Bronze Level we welcome back local racer and financial advisor Matt Nelson with Focus Financial, as well as Gore and Planet Bike from nearby Wisconsin. New at this level is Garneau.

We also appreciate the support of nineteen local bicycle retailers. These are the shops were you will find product from virtually all of our sponsors. We strongly encourage you to make your cycling purchases with one of these local shops and thank them for supporting mountain bike racing in Minnesota.

We look forward to seeing you at the races.

2011 Series Poster

02/01/2011, 6:10pm (CST)

By Matt

2011 Minnesota Mountain Bike Series Poster

The 2011 Minnesota Mountain Bike Series presented by Peace Coffee poster design is now complete. Illustrator Adam Turman created another great image for the Series that you will see on both our posters and guidebook this season. If you are lucky enough to be attending the Frostbike trade show this weekend you will be able to pick up an 11 x 17 version of the poster. In March we will deliver posters to retailers who are sponsoring the Series along with our guidebooks. We will also have a limited run of 18 x 24 hand silk screened posters available for riders who register for the 2011 SuperPass. Look for more details on the SuperPass in April.

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