Race #1 - Gamehaven Lakeside Grind - May 18
ON-LINE REGISTRATION ONLY
Early Pre-Registration closes TUESDAY, MAY 13 at 11:59 PM
<< Register HERE for Early Pre-Registration >>
Late Pre-Registration closes FRIDAY, MAY 16 at 11:59 PM
<< Register HERE for Late Pre-Registration >>
Pre-Registration Only
No Day-Of or Day-Before Registration
No Day-Of or Day-Before Class Changes
Race Numbers:
Racers who HAVE NOT raced a Series race this year will pick up their number plates on race day. KEEP your number plates for use ALL season.
Racers who HAVE raced a Series race this year will use their EXISTING number plates and will NOT pick up a new number plate.
(NOTE: Number plates are assigned PER RACE CLASS. If you've raced a Series race this year, but have now registered for a DIFFERENT race class, you will pick up a NEW number plate for your NEW race class on race day.)
***REMEMBER your number plates on race day. REPLACEMENT number plate will incur $10 SERVICE CHARGE***
Start Times, Distances, Fees : ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
| Class | Start Time | Approx. Distance | # of Laps | Early Pre-Reg (closes Tuesday @ 11:59 pm) | Late Pre-Reg (closes Friday @ 11:59 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Comp | 9:00 AM | 3.5 miles | 1 | $18 | $28 |
| Citizen Men & Women | 9:30 AM | 7 miles | 2 | $29 | $39 |
| Marathon | 10:50 AM | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | $38 | $48 |
| Sport Men | 11:00 AM | 10 miles | 2 | $34 | $44 |
| Comp Women | 11:00 AM | 10 miles | 2 | $34 | $44 |
| Sport Women | 11:00 AM | 5 miles | 1 | $34 | $44 |
| Elite Men | 1:10 PM | 20 miles | 4 | $38 | $48 |
| Elite Women | 1:10 PM | 15 miles | 3 | $38 | $48 |
| Comp Men | 1:20 PM | 15 miles | 3 | $34 | $44 |
| All riders 18 and under | $23 | $33 |
Awards
Award ceremonies will follow each class of racing. Medals (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will be awarded for all classes/subcategories as follows:
- Kids Comp (Age Group)
- Citizen (Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena)
- Sport (Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena)
- Comp (Age Group, Single Speed, Fat Bike)
- Marathon (Overall)
- Elite (Age Group, Overall)
2025 Race Information
Welcome to the Gamehaven Lakeside Grind. This race is held at the Gamehaven Scout Reservation – a beautiful 225 acre camp – and the Gamehaven Sports and Activities Park – Rochester’s newest 460 acre regional park with a 42 acre lake. Gamehaven has been a popular site for the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series and Minnesota High School races for over 10 years!
The Gamehaven trails are built and maintained by volunteer members of the Rochester Active Sports Club (RASC). We are excited to include several new trail expansions in the courses this year!
Volunteers
The Minnesota Mountain Bike Series Gamehaven Lakeside Grind is a joint effort of Mountain Bike Minnesota Inc., a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Rochester Active Sports Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and the Rochester High School Mountain Bike Team, with race proceeds supporting RASC.
All of these organizations rely upon volunteers. To volunteer for the Gamehaven Lakeside Grind, please sign up HERE.
Race Course Description/Maps
*Courses are subject to change based on trail conditions and discretion of the race director and property owner.
Location / Parking / Infield
Address Link - 5015 Simpson Rd SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Note: The swimming pool restrooms near the start/finish will be open this year with changing areas, toilets, and sinks.
Exact Start and Finish Lines TBD. All racers will cross the timing pads on each lap and at the finish.
Pre-ride Information
Kids Comp/Citizen follow Orange arrows, Sport/Comp/Marathon/Elite follow Yelllow arrows
The trail is closed May 8, 9, 10 due to a Scout shooting event. The trail will re-open Sunday, May 11.
Courses are currently marked with directional signage (Orange = Kids Comp/Citizen; Yellow = Sport/Comp/Marathon/Elite).
Trails are in excellent condition and weather forecast only predicts very minor moisture for this week that should not impact trails.
Trail conditions are posted on the Trailbot app.
Trail maps are available on the Trailforks app.
