Minnesota State Championship Series

Course maps are listed below for 2009.  Preride will be open Saturday May 30th.  We look forward to having you be a part of this long running event this coming weekend!

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) 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

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. 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.
Race starts at 12:45 PM! Helmets are required. Register on-site only, Sunday, May 31 by 12:30pm.


 

There will be no bib pickup or registration at Afton Alps on Saturday, May 30th. 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.

On line registration ends at 10:00 PM on May 28th. Please click 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 MNSCS Guidelines for payout details.

Please note:

Sport and Comp/Expert/Pro courses updated on 5/28 @ 5:00 PM. Distances/ Laps were also updated.

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.