RACE # 9- Cuyuna Lakes Crusher - August 19, 2018
RACE 9 - Cuyuna crusher- august 19, 2018
MAKE it A red dirt WEEKEND! CHECK OUT OUR FUN-FILLED EVENTS WE HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU AUGUST 18-19!
Don't just drive into town for the day on Sunday. Be sure to come to the Cuyuna Lakes and make a weekend of it. You will not regret the chance to explore our great town and get a quality pre-ride to prepare for your race. Visit our local businesses that sponsor the Crusher, without them we couldn’t do what we do!
Join us for the Crusher Happy Hour located on Cross Avenue in front of the Spalding House in Crosby on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. – Pre-Registration and Crusher Happy Hour - Open to racers and the public, everyone welcome! There will be live music by SOLO, and food provided by Maucieri’s Catering throughout the evening. Help us celebrate the $3.6 million in bonding received for the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Mountain Bicycling Trails!
Sunday, August 19, 2018 - Cuyuna Crusher Race Day!
The Minnesota Series Race takes place in the Mahnomen Unit of the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area on Sunday, Aug. 19. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and is open to all interested racers! Voted Best Race in 2015 & 2017! Cuyuna's World Famous Red Dirt Flow Trails are in great shape! Bring your family and enjoy swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding in our crystal clear mine lakes.
MAKE YOUR VISIT TO CUYUNA A WEEKEND TRIP! - Enjoy HERITAGE DAYS IN CROSBY, fun for the entire family!
Thursday, Aug. 16—Heritage Walk • Complimentary Popcorn and Lemonade Downtown Crosby • Author Talk with Kathy Novak • Night to Unite at Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake.
Friday, Aug. 17—Customer Appreciation at Crosby area Businesses • Youth Football Camp in Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake • Kidsfest Backyard Games and Slip ‘n Slide in Ironton • Just for Kix Preschool Dance Camp • Steak or Shrimp
Fry, and more
Saturday, Aug. 18—Yoga on the Beach • Car Show • Fine Arts & Crafts Show • Concessions • Children’s Games • Loon-Calling Contest • Highland Games • Pet Show • Firefighter’s Competition • Live Music in the Park • Water Wars • Cuyuna Crusher Happy Hour
Sunday, Aug. 19—Cuyuna Crusher Mountain Bike Race • Ecumenical Service at Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake, 10:30 a.m.
Cuyuna Crusher Merchandise for Sale
Crusher Socks Only $10!
Cuyuna Crusher T-Shirts $20
Image coming soon!
Cuyuna Crusher Event Drinking Glasses $5
Cuyuna Crusher Event Drinking Glasses $5
Cuyuna Crusher
Course Maps
Cuyuna Crusher Site Map
Last Years Course - New Course Details Coming late Spring!
Cuyuna Crusher 2017 - Turn by turn directions for Marathon, Sport, Comp, and Elite Classes. *Please note double track passing opportunities are noted in description. All other trails are singletrack. Beginning at Miner’s Mountain Rally Center on road in front of picnic pavilion, racers will head south. .3 miles: turn right on snowmobile trail (passing opportunity continues.) 1.7 miles: Turn right and cross Cuyuna State Trail to enter Bootcamp. 2.75 miles: Exit Bootcamp, turn right on overburden road (passing opportunity) 3.15 miles: Turn right to enter Easy Street. 3.3 miles: Turn left off Easy Street, cross overburden road, enter Mucker Mountain. 3.32 miles: Stay Right to climb Mucker Mountain. 4.35 miles: Stay left entering Little Sidewinder. (Marked as location 10 on sign and trail maps.) 4.57 miles: Turn right exiting Little Sidewinder and follow overburden road (passing opportunity) 4.79 miles: Turn left onto Grub Stake (note this is “wrong way” for short distance.) 4.82 miles: Turn right onto Little Sidewinder (Marked as location 16 on sign and trail maps.) 5.08 miles: Go straight to enter Sandhog Mountain trail. 6.48 miles: End Sandhog. Take right onto overburden road (passing opportunity) 6.65 miles: Turn left on smaller overburden road. 6.69 miles: Turn left onto Easy Street. 7.0 miles: Turn left, exiting Easy Street onto Trammer. 7.04 miles: Turn left on overburden road (Marked as location 35 on sign and trail maps. Final passing opportunity) 7.13 miles: Turn left at EMS access “G” intersection then straight ahead to Trammer downhill marked as location 37 on sign and trail maps. 7.26 miles: Take Right onto Rolly Polly (Marked as location 32 on sign and trail maps. Please note this is a somewhat difficult turn to see coming and is at the bottom of a descent.) 7.51 miles: Continue straight onto Sidewinder. 7.65 miles: Cross gravel road and continue straight ahead on Sidewinder. 7.73 miles: Left onto Easy Street marked as location 49 on sign and trail maps. 7.83 miles Turn right off Easy Street at Rally Center and finish or lap depending on class
Last Years Course - New Course Details Coming late Spring!
Turn by turn directions for Citizen Class. *Please note double track passing opportunities are noted in description. All other trails are singletrack. Beginning at Miner’s Mountain Rally Center on road in front of picnic pavilion, racers will head south. .3 miles: turn right on snowmobile trail (passing opportunity continues.) 1.7 miles: Turn right and cross Cuyuna State Trail to enter Bootcamp. 2.75 miles: Exit Bootcamp, turn right on overburden road (passing opportunity) 3.15 miles: Turn right to enter Easy Street. 3.3 miles: Turn left off Easy Street, cross overburden road, enter Mucker Mountain. 3.32 miles: Stay Right to climb Mucker Mountain. 4.35 miles: Stay left entering Little Sidewinder. (Marked as location 10 on sign and trail maps.) 4.57 miles: Turn right exiting Little Sidewinder and follow overburden road (passing opportunity) 4.79 miles: Turn left onto Grub Stake (note this is “wrong way” for short distance.) 4.82 miles: Turn right onto Little Sidewinder (Marked as location 16 on sign and trail maps.) 5.08 miles: Turn Right (marked as location 18 on trail map and trail sign) towards gravel road and take a left on road (passing opportunity) 5.2 miles: Turn right on smaller gravel road then immediately left onto Easy Street. 5.5 miles: Turn left, exiting Easy Street onto Trammer. 5.54 miles: Turn left on overburden road (Marked as location 35 on sign and trail maps. Final passing opportunity) 5.63 miles: Turn left at EMS access “G” intersection then straight ahead to Trammer downhill marked as location 37 on sign and trail maps. 5.76 miles: Take Right onto Rolly Polly (Marked as location 32 on sign and trail maps. Please note this is a somewhat difficult turn to see coming and is at the bottom of a descent.) 6 miles: Continue straight onto Sidewinder. 6.15 miles: Cross gravel road and continue straight ahead on Sidewinder. 6.23 miles: Left onto Easy Street marked as location 49 on sign and trail maps. 6.33 miles Turn right off Easy Street at Rally Center and cross finish line.
Last Years Course - New Course Details Coming late Spring!
Cuyuna Crusher 2017 - Turn by turn directions for Kids Comp class. Beginning at Miner’s Mountain Rally Center on road in front of picnic pavilion, racers will head south. .3 miles: turn right on snowmobile trail (passing opportunity) 1.7 miles: Turn right and cross Cuyuna State Trail to enter Bootcamp. 2.75 miles: Exit Bootcamp, turn right on overburden road (passing opportunity) 3.15 miles: Turn right to enter Easy Street. 4.6 miles: Turn right off Easy Street at Rally Center and cross finish line.
Online Registration
The Registration "RACE # 9- Cuyuna Lakes Crusher - August 19, 2018" is not currently available.
Day Of Registration
Please print the following form front to back on one page of paper. Must be signed on the back side of the sheet of paper.
Sunday Races - Start Times, Fees
| Race | Start Time | Approximate Distance | # of Laps | Pre - Registration | Day of Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Comp | 9:00 AM | 4.5 miles | 1 | $13 | $18 |
| Citizen | 9:30 AM | 6.3 miles | 1 | $24 | $34 |
| Marathon | 10:50 AM | 4 HOURS | $33 | $44 | |
| Sport | 11:00 AM | 15.8 miles | 2 | $29 | $40 |
| Kids Comp/Citizen Awards | 11:15 AM | ||||
| Kids Fun Race** | 12:45 PM | Free** | Free** | ||
| Elite Men | 1:10 PM | 31.6 miles | 4 | $33 | $44 |
| Elite Women | 1:12 PM | 23.7 miles | 3 | $33 | $44 |
| Comp SS Open/Fatbike Open | 1:15 PM | 23.7 miles | 3 | $29 | $40 |
| Comp Age Groups | 1:18 PM | 23.7 miles | 3 | $29 | $40 |
| All Riders 18 and under | $18 | $24 | |||
| Sport Awards | 1:30 PM | ||||
| Comp/SS/Fatbike & Elite Awards | 3:45 PM |
MINNESOTA SERIES KIDS FUN RACE
The kid’s race gives children an opportunity to compete like their parents in a positive and fun environment. The race is free to children ages 3 to 12. Parents can ride or run with the kids for motivation and support. The race starts at 12:45. Helmets are required. You must register onsite by 12:30.
Awards
Medal & award presentation ceremonies will immediately follow the completion of each event.
Medals will be awarded 3 places deep in each age group for all race classes. Cash payout, up to 15 places deep to Expert Male and Female Overall. Payout guidelines.
Additional swag will be given out during award ceremonies.
OVERFLOW PARKING & SHUTTLE INFORMATION
Overflow parking will be available on the large lot at the corner of Irene Avenue and Hematite Street in Ironton, next to Morningside Park. There will be a shuttle available from 8:00 – 1:00 p.m. to transport attendees to the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area (CCSRA). The shuttle will be running continuously throughout those times.
Pre-Ride
Download the STRAVA map (link above under course maps) and pre-ride the course. Course will be marked race day morning.
Concession Information
Maucieri's Bistro on Wheels will have Concessions available during the Crusher Happy Hour on August 18 and race day August 19 in the Mahnomen Unit of the Cuyuna Country State Rec Area.
Mixed Company A Kava House will be serving coffee and breakfast items.
Did you know Maucieri's Italian Bistro was voted the 2016 WCCO Viewers’ Choice for Best Pasta in Minnesota?!
Check their website out here: http://maucieris.dropzite.com/
Directions
From the Twin Cities: Click on the following link for directions:
From Rochester: Click on the following link for directions:
From Wisconsin: Click on the following link for directions:
Local Lodging
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! YOU WILL WANT TO BOOK LODGING EARLY! There is another large event happening in the lakes area and lodging may be hard to come by, book early at any of the locations listed below!
Cuyuna Lakes Chamber lodging:
http://cuyunalakes.com/businessdirectory.aspx?category=10
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Camping:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/cuyuna_country/camping.html
Country Inn Deerwood: http://www.countryinndeerwood.com/
Spalding House - Hostel Style Lodging: 5 Single (one person) rooms - $50/nt; 2 Triple (three person) rooms - $75/nt. Call 218-546-6060 for booking or find us on Airbnb
Hallett House Bed & Breakfast: 218-772-0304 or http://halletthouse.lodgify.com/
True North Basecamp: 218-833-2267 or http://truenorthbasecamp.com/
Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge: 855-557-3237 or http://www.ruttgers.com/
Deerwood Motel: 218-534-3163 or http://deerwoodmotel.com/
City of Cuyuna: several sites for pitching a tent or parking an RV; along with the shower/bathroom facility at the track. For Reservations visit: https://cuyuna.checkfront.com/reserve/#D20170801
800-626-5825
Contact Information
Cuyuna Lakes Chamber/Promoter
Jessica Holmvig
218-546-8131 Office
Join Us for the Cuyuna Lakes Crusher!
Cuyuna’s swoopy singletrack is in great shape – fast and flowing, and the mine lakes are perfect for post race swimming. Here’s the weekend schedule:
Saturday, August 18, 2018 – Cuyuna Lakes Crusher Happy Hour!
- Located between Cuyuna Brewing and The Spalding House on Main Street in Crosby.
- Come up early for registration - Details Coming Soon!
Sunday, August 19, 2018 – the full MNMBS cross country schedule starting with Kids Comp at 9 am. New routes all classes, with Sport/Comp/Elite and Marathon running Cuyuna’s best climbs and bermed corners.
Pre-registration ends at 8 pm Thursday. Race-day registration possible but expensive. See you at Cuyuna!
It’s history, dude – did you know the very first manned space flight in the U.S. to reach over 100,000 ft took place from Cuyuna’s Portsmouth Mine back in 1957 when it was 500 ft deep? On the north side of Portsmouth, there’s a trail section called Man High Hill (get it?). Really – a scientist was welded into an aluminum capsule, loaded on a trailer with a huge balloon, and brought to the Portsmouth Mine. The balloon needed 200 ft. of clean air to inflate, and then ascended to 101,516 ft and drifted for 32 hours before it landed. There’s a kiosk just off the paved trail near Highway 6 and the Portsmouth Mine Lake commemorating the event.