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RACE #1 - Erik's Spring Cup

Erik's Spring Cup

MNSCS #1 Erik's Spring Cup Sunday, May 17, 2009

Get ready for the 15^th annual Erik’s Spring Cup Cross-Country Mountain Bike Race: The event that kicks-off another great season of MNSCS racing!

Let’s face it: It’s been a long winter. And right now the only thing you want to do is get some dirt underneath your tires. Why not come and hangout with 400 of your closest friends and do a little racing?

Bring the whole family! Erik’s Spring Cup offers race categories for participants of all ages and abilities. The Shimano Kid’s race encourages young riders (9 years old and younger) to get in on the fun, while the more experienced kids (12 years old and younger) can race in the Kids Comp Class. Make Erik’s Spring Cup a family day!

All new for 2009 – Specialized Women’s Demo Van will be pulling into town for Erik’s Spring Cup. Ladies, this is your chance to test ride one of the sweet sizzling new rides from Specialized.

Brought to you by MN Off-Road Cyclists (MORC) and Erik's Bike Shop.

On Line Registration

On line registration ends at 10:00 PM on May 14th. Please click HERE

Please bring an additional $1 at sign in for donation that goes towards Salem Hills Elementary School.

Day of Registration

Day of Race Registration will open at 8:00am.

Please note: Race fees for Erik's Spring Cup will add a $1 donation for the Salem Hills Elementary School for allowing us to utilize their fields and parking areas. Thank you!

Race Description

First race at 9:00am.
Please Note: Race lengths and start time may vary on the day of race. Please check your start times and lengths on day of race.

Race Distances:
The race course for Erik’s Spring Cup is approximately a 4.6 mile course through the 70 acre Salem Hills Park. The singletrack section of the course runs through a great mix of tight and twisty trees and across wide open rolling hills through the prairies. The trail surface is mostly hard-packed, but there are a few slightly sandy areas. With only a few trail obstacles the course is designed for speed! Racers of all levels will be challenged by how fast they can push themselves and when to strategically attack or pass another racer.

Give back to the people who build the majority of trails in MN!
All race proceeds from Erik's Spring Cup go to MN Off-Road Cyclists (MORC). For more information on MORC, please go to www.morcmtb.org.

Start Times, Distances, Fees

Class	USAC Category	Start Time	Distance	# of Laps	Pre-Registration	Day of Registration
Kids Comp		9:00 AM	4.6 miles	1	$10	$15
Citizen	Category 3	9:30 AM	9.2 miles	2	$20	$30
Sport	Category 2	11:00 AM	13.8 miles	3	$25	$35
Shimano Kids**		12:45 PM	_	-	Free**	Free**
Comp	Category 2	1:15 PM	18.4 miles	4	$25	$35
Elite Group	Category 1
Expert & Pro Women*		1:15 PM	18.4 miles	4	$29	$35
Expert & Pro Men*		1:15 PM	23 miles	5	$29	$35
All riders 18 and under		-	-	-	$15	$20

Notes:
1) Kids Comp, Citizen, Sport, and Comp race entrants holding a USA Cycling Mountain annual membership (license), receive a $3 refund at race registration upon presentation of their membership card at the registration tent.
2)*USAC Sanctioned - All 2009 MNSCS events are USAC Mountain sanctioned. Racers competing in the Pro and Expert Classes are required to have an annual USA Cycling license. To purchase a license visit www.usacycling.org
3)**Must Register

Note: Erik's Spring Cup will add a $1 donation to the entry fee for Salem Hills Elementary School for allowing us to utilize their fields and parking areas. Thank you!

Shimano Youth Series

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 12 & under. Kids receive a t-shirt, a numberplate, and a shiny new gold medal. Parent cyclists ride and race with the kids, providing motivational and physical support.

Participate in the Shimano Kids Race at 12:45 PM! Helmets are required. Register on-site only, Sunday, May 17 by 12:30pm.

Shimano Youth Race Registration Form

Race Course

Race course map HERE

Awards

Awards (medals) 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 MNSCS Guidelines for payout details.

Directions to the Race!

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Quick Directions:

- From I-494
- South on Hwy 52 towards Rochester
- Take first exit for Upper 55th St E
- Turn LEFT onto Upper 55th St E
- Turn LEFT at Babcock Trail
- Salem Hills Elementary School will be on your RIGHT

Salem Hills Elementary School
5899 Babcock Trail E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Parking:
Parking at the elementary school is limited so please arrive early for your race in order to find a parking space.

There are three designated parking areas:

Elementary School
Asher Ave – North of park, Water tower parking lot
Asher Ave – South of park

Directions to Asher Ave South of Park:

Take Babcock Trail E – South of Elementary School
Right on 60^th St E
Right on Asher Ave – access to park through north end of the street.

Other Information & MORC Event Forum

Be a Volunteer!

Not racing? Want to volunteer? Send a message to staff@morcmtb.org For more information postup on the MORC volunteer forum www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php

Comments or looking for info, check MORC Forum www.morcmtb.org/forums/showthread.php

Hotel deal for Erik's Spring Cup racers at the Hampton Inn in Eagan. $79.00 per night, call reservations and mention Erik's Spring Cup. hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=IOHDLS42F4SUICSGBIXMVCQ

The Registration "2009 MNSCS #1 - Erik's Spring Cup" is not currently available.
This Registration closed on 05/14/2009, 08:00 PM PST.

Corie Berrigan

Event Director

Shawn Turner

Race Director