Minnesota State Championship Series
RACE #4 - Bluff Riders Charge
Race Description
Bluff Riders Charge, Mt. Kato MTB trails, Mankato, MN
Cross-Country Mountain Bike Races
Sunday, June 29, 2008. First race at 9:00 a.m.
Mt. Kato has played host to several MTB races each season since opening 7+ miles of wooded singletrack trails in 1996. This venue was designed, built & is maintained by riders for riders!
The course starts with a nice warm-up climb to the top of the ski area. Once on top, all racers make a large traverse along the front of the ski area. The course has a good balance of climbs, descents and technical sections with switchbacks. The approximate vertical gain per lap is 500 feet. No one will be disappointed with this course!
General Information
Get ready for an exciting day of mountain bike racing in Southern Minnesota! Mt. Kato has: 7+ miles of well-maintained singletrack, plenty of parking space & a chalet right on the race course. Bluff Rider's Charge offers an event for all ages and all ability levels.
The MNSCS & The Spoke are encouraging participation by youth by offering two events at Bluff Rider's Charge:
Shimano Youth Series
The Youth Series is designed to give children an opportunity to compete like their parents in a positive and fun environment.
The Shimano Youth Series is free to children ages 12 & under. Each child must register. Kids receive a t-shirt, stickers, numberplate, and a gold medal. Parents can ride with the kids, providing motivational and physical support.
Kid's Comp
This event is designed for the 8-12 year old who is ready for a challenge that is more advanced than the youth series event. At Bluff Rider's Charge, Kid's Comp is 1 lap of the same course as the Citizen race.
Start Times, Distances, Fees
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Start Time |
Distance |
# of Laps |
Pre-Reg: |
Day Of: |
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Riders 18 & Under |
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$ 15.00 |
$ 20.00 |
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Kid's Comp |
9:00 a.m. |
4 miles |
1 |
$ 10.00 |
$ 15.00 |
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Citizen |
9:30 a.m. |
9 miles |
2 |
$ 18.00 |
$ 25.00 |
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Sport |
11:00 a.m. |
15 miles |
3 |
$ 22.00 |
$ 32.00 |
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Comp |
1:00 p.m. |
18 miles |
4 |
$ 23.00 |
$ 33.00 |
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Expert Women |
1:00 p.m. |
18 miles |
4 |
$ 25.00 |
$ 35.00 |
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Expert |
1:00 p.m. |
23 miles |
5 |
$ 25.00 |
$ 35.00 |
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Shimano Youth Series |
1:15 p.m. |
tba |
tba |
June 29th only! |
FREE! |
Registration
register at: The Spoke
Online registration will be available beginning in March!
On-Site registration will open at Mount Kato Sunday, June 29th at 7:30 am.
Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class.
Race Courses
There are many shared elements of Mt. Kato trails for Kid's Comp, Citizen, Sport, Comp & Expert classes.
The trails at Mount Kato run in a clockwise direction only--use the link to the map above with the course descriptions:
Kid's Comp, Citizen: Kato Climb - Frog Pond Loop - Outlook Traverse - Back Loop - Gets Tight - Cedar Climb - Killer Toad Loop - Dead Horse - The Maze - Back Home - Cabin Run
Sport: Kato Climb - Frog Pond Loop - Outlook Traverse - Back Loop - Gets Tight - Cedar Climb - Killer Toad Loop - High Line - The Maze - To The Top - Staircase - Lookout - Luge - Back Home - Cabin Run
Expert: Kato Climb - Frog Pond Loop - Outlook Traverse - Back Loop - Gets Tight - Cedar Climb - Mad Squirrel - Killer Toad Loop - Dead Horse - The Maze - To The Top - Staircase - Lookout - Ridge Run - Quick Release - Cabin Run
Pre-Riding: Mount Kato mtb trails are open for riding from dawn until dusk. A trail pass is required & can be obtained from The Spoke or purchased on-site at Mount Kato. The chalet will be open Saturday, June 28th from 11 am until 6 pm.
Awards
Medal & award presentation ceremonies will immediately follow the completion of each event.
Ride Life. Ride Giant.
Directions
Driving Directions from Minneapolis/St. Paul and points north:
Take US Hwy 169 South from the Twin Cities to Mankato/North Mankato. Exit at 66/Riverfront Drive. Right at stoplight onto S. Riverfront drive. West 3 blocks to Sibley Ave. Left onto Sibley Ave. (under bridge). South 3 blocks to W. 7th. Right onto W. 7th, 1 block West to Carney Ave/Hwy 66. Left onto Carney Ave/Hwy 66, 1.5 miles South to Mt. Kato.
Driving Directions from points south:
Take US Hwy 169 North/60 East. Exit at Frontage Road. Right at end of off-ramp onto S. Riverfront drive. East 3 blocks to Sibley Ave. Right onto Sibley Ave. (under bridge). South 3 blocks to W. 7th. Right onto W. 7th, 1 block West to Carney Ave/Hwy 66. Left onto Carney Ave/Hwy 66, 1.5 miles South to Mt. Kato.
Other Information
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Food & beverage will be available for riders & spectators
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Camping is available at two locations near Mt. Kato:
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Lodging is available at:
