Single Track Escape 2011

 It's taken too long for me to get these photos up of this years race.  Thanks to all of you who came out to help set up, organize and volunteer day of the event.  I made the trophys again this year a big Thanks to Sunburst Granites of St. Cloud who continue to wonder what I am doing with chunks of granite for awards at a bike race!?...Dave is a good guy and is willing to support our granite needs.

 Gianna was a big help as well as her dad!  Thanks!!

 Set up went super fast this year.  We had a lot to do since the large mower broke down and we had to haul all of the smaller mowers out to groom the big field for the race start but everyone stepped up and helped out.  Having so many volunteers really made it a breeze compared to the first few years a few were out in the rain and bad conditions until the sun went down.

 Pat helped with the safety cones as well as mowing the tall grass.  Thanks Pat!!

 Raking and mowing the starting chute.

 The lap area all set up.  Joe and his son inspecting.

 Race day!!  Jack geared up to battle in his MMCC Jr. Cycling Club Jersey.

Sawyer and Josie Amo had great races on their home course!

 Kids comp about to start with Mr. Anderson Mc'ing!

 Sarah Stone with Elias and Me with Aunders!  Future MMCC Jr. Cyclists!

 Local racer Lance Buening ripping it up.  He had a stellar race and finished in 3rd place in the Elite race.  Great racing Lance!

 Kate, Jen, Jenna and Avery enjoying the nice afternoon.

And a HUGE THANKS to Revolution Cycle and Ski.  They gather tons of schwag each year to hand out for prizes and even donated this Cannondale Moutainbike for our annual raffle.  All the money made from the raffle, food and the race will go towards repairing equipment and gas for maintaining the mtb.  and ski trails.  Thanks to Revolution for sponsoring the race and our other local sponsors that sponsor various events for the club and help out at trail work.

Saving Detroit Mountain

I just got an email from the President of a group trying to reopen Detroit Mountain ski area in Detroit Lakes.  Jeff asked for me to pass this along:

We hope to re-open the ski area and we also hope to develop extensive mountain bike trails for summer use.

We are hosting a ski movie from Matchstick productions called "Attack of La Nina" as a fund raiser.  The movie will be shown at the Fargo Theater Sunday, November 20^th.  Tickets are $15.  Doors open at 6pm with DJ, door prizes, and other cool giveaways.  If you have any contacts in the St. Cloud area that would be interested in supporting our efforts please continue to forward this information.  Please contact me if you are interested in helping promote this event or getting involved with our efforts.  I have included links to the Detroit Mountain web site and facebook page as well as to the movie link on the Fargo Theater website.

Thanks again!

www.detroitmountain.com

http://www.facebook.com/#!/DMRAinc

http://www.fargotheatre.org/2011/11/special-film-event

Video of Elite Men's Race- Jail Trail

Jay Richards put together a sweet video of the Elite Men's race from this weekends MN MTB Series Finals at the Jail Trail.

Single Track Escape

The day is near, the trail is in the best shape it's been all year.  Yesterday Gerry Taylor; super volunteer blew out all the trail and he didn't leave an acorn or a twig within 10 feet of the trail, he also fixed up the broken bridge pieces. A BIG THANKS to Gerry!!!   Doom organized all the prizes last night and I just finished putting the final touches on  granite awards.  So, tonight we mark, mow and set up the parking and registration areas starting at 3 p.m.! Bring a hammer and a rake if you have them.

This years commemorative hat for $20.00!  Buy one and you will be entered in the raffle to win ton's of schwag donated by Revolution Cycle and Ski and the Cannondale RZ 120-3! All proceeds go back to our trails!  See you out there!

Trail Work Sept 15th @ 5:30 p.m.

We will be conducting trail work on the N. Loop next Thursday @ 5:30 p.m. and your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

We are prepping the trail for the 5th Annual Single Track Escape held this up coming September 24th.  We will be focusing on clipping overhanging branches, cleaning out the remaining trees and general mowing and trimming.  We will need clippers if you have them.

With the upcoming race we also need volunteers throughout the day on Saturday 24th to help with registration, parking, course marshaling and finish line timers.  We help with course set up on Friday the 23rd so mark your calendars.  All proceeds from this race go directly back to the trails.

Thank You and we hope to see you on Thursday!

Trail Work @ 5:30 p.m. Sept 1st

 A few big trees down yet that need removal.  Come out and help clean up the trail Thursday.

 Otherwise the trail is riding really well compared to most of the summer.

See you Thursday night!

Trail Work this Thursday night!

We are planning trail work for this Thursday night at 5:30 at the N Loop.  We will need a big crew as we have some more down trees and need to get things trimmed up for riding.  If anyone has an extra chain saw please bring along.  Please pass along to those who ride as we would like a good turn out.

Pants, gloves and bug spray are always recommended.  Beverages will be provided.

Thanks,

MMCC

Three Amigos At the Border Battle

Great representation by the Mid MN Cycling Club Junior Development Team at this weekends Border Battle.  Nice Job to all.  Way to go Kern's and Schads!

Jr. Cycling Team Racer at BMX Nationals

Gianna Pitt was the only girl to make it to the 5 Novice main.  Gianna had this to say: "I was very happy to get my first trophy and pass a boy on the last jump to get 6th place".

Congrat's to you Gianna!  Keep smiling and pedaling hard!

River Ride/Bike Parade

Just a reminder about the River Ride Bike Parade tomorrow morning.  The Parade starts at ten with registration beginning at nine (Riverside Park, St. Cloud).  Bernick’s is donating two bicycles and there are many other wonderful door prizes, freebies and a watermelon feed.  For more information, please visit - http://www.stcloudymca.com/pages/BikeParade/.  Helmets are available for purchase from the St. Cloud Hospital Trauma Services.  Have a great weekend. 

Volunteers Needed for Avon Road Race this weekend

Hello All.  There is a local road race in Avon this weekend that brings some of the top riders from around the state of MN and beyond.  Volunteers are needed for the following time slots.  Contact Jim if you are interested in assisting.  Your help will be greatly appreciated. -Kyia

Folks, as advertised here is the list of needs for this Sunday’s race.  Since most of us will be racing in the afternoon we will need some help at the corners during this time. If you could please ask family members for their help, it would be appreciated.

Needs:

Set- up 7am Bernie Beuning and anyone else that can sweep corners and set up signs

Registration: 2 people, Kate and Kyia 7:30 am – 2:30

10 Corner Marshalls 8 am – 11am (These can be filled with Rev Riders)

10 Corner Marshalls 11 am – 5pm THIS IS THE BIG NEED!!!

Please reply to all as you offer help so we can keep track of where the help is coming from.

Thanks

Jim Bell

ATS East Coast Van Sales

320-255-7458 office

320-260-2117 cell

jimbe@atsinc.com

Celebration of Life for Jim White and Memorial Bike Ride

Jim White was a founding member of the Mid MN Cycling Club, a long time cyclist Jim loved the local mountain bike trails and was found at pretty much every trail work night.  He also reported on trail conditions especially if there was a tree down.  Come and Celebrate Jim's Life with cyclists, Nordic Skiers and his friends and family Friday night and join the Memorial Bike Ride on Sunday.

Jim's Celebration of Life Memorial Party is set for this Friday July 22nd at 6pm at the Regency (912 Regency Plaza, St. Cloud, MN.-Former MiFamiglia and across from Paramount Theatre on St. Germaine Street) Downtown St. Cloud.  I know many of us are planning to ride there in honor of his love of the "pub rides" and place some bikes out front...

Also;

There will be a memorial road ride to celebrate the life of James (Crash) White, set for this Sunday, July 24th. The ride will begin at 9am leaving from his house at 610 6th Ave S St. Cloud, MN. A short and long route are planned, with all abilities welcome. 

Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sctimes/obituary.aspx?n=james-e-white&pid=152551301

Pass along to anyone who knew Jim.

River Ride/Bike Parade

Volunteers needed: Contact

Michelle Musser Pooler

GIS Specialist - Planner

Saint Cloud Area Planning Organization

1040 County Road Four

Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56303

Phone - 320-252-7568

Email - musser@stcloudapo.org

Website - www.stcloudapo.org

N. Loop AND Plum Creek/Riverbluff trails are CLOSED

The trail crew that showed up last night got a lot of work done with all the down trees, clipping and mowing (Thanks!!).  But the trail is just WET.  So we are officially CLOSING THE NORTH LOOP and PLUM CREEK/RIVERBLUFFS for the next few days.  The area has seen several inches of rain in the last few days and weeks.  Please stay off all the trails until we post them as open again.  Pass this info along to keep our trails in good shape.

Thanks!  MMCC Trail Care Crew

Trail Work Tonight

We need a big crew to come out tonight, July, 14th to help with the down trees on the N. Loop.  Also some mowing and trimming

5:30 p.m.
N. Loop Trail Head

Please spread the word!

****It looks like the rain will disapate by 5:30.  Check back here for updates. ****

Thursday Baseball Game Ride

This just came in to the club via email: 

Thursday July 7th, 2011 departing the parking lot of Revolution Cycle and Ski at 5:30pm there is a group riding to the Joe Faber Stadium, the MAC, to watch a River Bats Game.  There is a free picnic starting at 6pm, then game follows at 7pm. Stay as late as you would like, don't worry about your bike as there will be valet bike parking, so enjoy a night with a bunch of friends at a baseball game.




Tickets are being sold for a greatly reduced rate for $12.00 at Revolution Cycle and Ski. That covers all the food, baseball game and valet parking.


If you decide not to bike to the game, no problem, meet us over there. Prefer not to bike home, there will be a trailer transporting bikes back to the shop.

Meet another MMCC Jr. Rider

 

MMCC Jr Cycling Team Rider: Gianna Pitt, 4 years old.  Just finished her training ride on the bike course for Granite Kid Tri.  Tomorrow we work on swimming.

Good Luck Gianna!!

Please wait! We received several inches of rain...

Yes!!!!  The sun is out and maybe summer is here?  Finally!  If you head out on your mtb thinking you wish to ride the trails please just wait at least till later today so they have a chance to dry out some more.  I have not been out to the N. Loop but I am sure it will need 3-4 days of sunshine and wind to dry up the low lying areas, if not more.  The Plum Creek trail system drains faster but again with a wet spring there are some wet spots so just use some common sense.  Walk around or just stay out of the wet areas.

Thank you, MMCC Trail Crew

North Loop

A HUGE thanks goes out to the crew of 9 who cleaned up the fallen trees and the tall grass at the North Loop last Thursday.  Unfortunately the trails are pretty wet from all the rain so please let them dry out a little before you head out and enjoy them.  Rumor has it that the trail bits that were open earlier this year are good but the lower lying areas are mushy.  Use your brain.

A mowing date is in the works for Plum Creek/Riverbluffs single track, so stay tuned. 

Trail Work Set for 6.16.11 North Loop

Attention Cyclists!
Trail work at the North Loop Thursday June 16, 2011 @ 5:30 p.m..  Mowing, trimming, clipping and clearing are in order.  We will need a big crew so please bring yourself and your friends to help out.  

*Remember trail workers this year can win a lightly used Yakima Rocket Box!*

Cool refreshments provided.

Pants and gloves recommended.

Hope to see you all there!

Most of N. Loop Now Open!!

Dear Fellow Cyclists,

Most of the North Loop was opened today!  With the wind and the warm temps the last couple of days things have dried out substantially allowing for more trail to be opened.  Please note that there are some spongy spots so make sure you go through them instead of around them furthering the width of the trail.  There are a couple of downed trees that you might have to walk around in the interim while we get a trail work night set up.

A big THANKS goes out to all the volunteers who came out to help with the mowing, clipping and Bridge placing at the Plum Creek/Riverbluffs trail.  This trail is in good shape for a couple of weeks.  Again a few wet spots, ride through them.  Don't widen the trail by going around them.

If you have not filled out your 2011 membership form do so and get into Revolution Cycle and Ski or Fitzharris Bike and Sport with your money and to pick up your one of a kind coffee mug, we just spent $200.00 on mower repair and gas for mowing and whipping and every ones help is needed.  We are really trying to push this year if you ride the trail that you become a member because we spend a lot of time and money on keeping them in shape. 

 Dan mowing through the thick grass that some of the trail at the Plum Creek/Riverbluffs Trail runs along.

 Anderson and Dan taking a well deserved break w/ the temps in the upper 90's and the humidity very high.

 Sheila, Sawyer and Josie clipped the overhanging branches.

Doom, Anderson and Dan hauled our neighbors old dock out to the wet pit out on the trail.  They also took care of some downed trees.

Thanks again to Sam Eggers, Josh Nelson, Bryon, Sheila, Sawyer and Josie Amo, Doom, Anderson and Dan for your help last night in such tough conditions.

Trail Work Monday June 9th and MMCC Jr. Cycling Team

Reminder:

Trail Work Tonight at Plum Creek, 5:30 p.m.

 Connor Schad has been out representing the MMCC Jr. Cycling Team and took home 3rd place in the 19 and under age group in the paddle pedal run tri on Saturday, put on by Cambridge Cycling Club. The race was at Mankes Resort on Spectacle Lake just outside of Cambridge, MN.

Nice Work Connor!

Plum Creek/River Bluff Trail Work Monday June 6 5.30pm

Trail Work and Membership

• Membership Drive: still going strong.  We still have some coffee cups so get into Fitzharris Ski and Sport or Revolution Cycle and Ski and pick up your limited offer MMCC coffee mug.  We have a few more coming in June.
• Trail Work Plum Creek Monday Night 5:30pm June 6th.  Please wear pants and bring work gloves.  We have a lot of mowing and trimming to do.  Please meet at the white gate off of 33rd Ave.  The N. Loop will be planned soon, but much of this trail is still very wet. 
• Win a Yakima RocketBox ski carrier:! Thats right, this year thanks to Jim White's donation of a used RocketBox to the club all volunteers will get an entry at each trail work they complete.  At the end of the season one lucky volunteer will get a Rocket Box!  The more times you come to trailwork the better your chances of winning.  Estimated value is about $250!

MMCC Jr. Racers Riding and Racing

A couple of our MMCC Jr. Cycling Team members made it down to the first race of the Minnesota Mountain Bike Race Series race at Harmon Park this past weekend.  Connor Schad sporting the colors at the start of his race. 

MMCC Cup Sneak Peak and Bike Clinics

 JD pulled a mug from the kiln this a.m. and is offering up a sneak peak at one of the designs! Pretty sweet!  I should have them in hand by Thursday night and the distribution plan will be unveiled soon.

Also it's been brought to my attention that there is a bicycle safety class being offered in St. Cloud by the APO (Area Planning Organization) this is a great course (traffic skills 101) and is the prereq for the League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certification as per bicycle alliance of MN. Here's a page telling about TS101.

https://www.bikemn.org/education/courses/traffic_skills_101__lci/

Mayors Ride June 4th, 9 a.m.

 

Starts from City Hall at 9 a.m. on Saturday June 4th, 2011.  Helmets are required.

2011 MMCC Trail Supporters will get...

 Just got these pictures from JD Jorgenson, a local potter from St. Joseph.  He's making up the coffee mugs for this 2011 MMCC Trail Supporter/Membership Drive coming up.  Looking pretty awesome!

Yet to be stamped.

I'll get a link to the 2011 membership form up soon.  I have a feeling these mugs will go fast!  Faster than you can ride a lap of the North Loop!

Trail Update

TRAIL UPDATE:

River Bluffs - Single track is all open and generally in good shape.  A few small wet areas exist.  Ride through these areas not around them.  Conditions are 99% good.

North Loop - The majority of the system is very wet.  A portion of the trail is open.  Many sections however are closed off.  Please abide by all closures and detours and do not go around the tape or rope.  Further if you see rope or tape dangling from wind or other events please re-tie it.  When that section opens we will remove all of the tape.  Please also report any issues with down tape via email reply.  As a season reminder NO CYCLING ON THE SKI TRAIL AT ANY TIME.  We hope to open sections periodically as conditions allow and assess this routinely.  People not abiding by closures will delay opening since it stays wet longer.  

Thanks,

MMCC

Mud, Pottery and Coffee

 The North Loop still has some wet spots so stick to the trails that have been opened, someone has left some good ruts on Jail Break (officially closed section).  With more rain on the way, make sure you wait a good amount of time for the trails to dry out nicely before venturing off road in the next few days.

The Annual club meeting and membership drive is taking shape and it looks like a Mid May date will be set soon.  We are having a local potter make coffee cups this year so I have to coordinate with him, sounds like the cups are going to be pulled from the kiln on the 18th of May so more to come on that.  Hopefully we can get some photo's from him of the production of the cups.  He's designing a cool MMCC logo too so it'll be a great year to be a MMCC Trail Supporter!  Same price as always $20.00 per person (1 cup), $40.00 for the family (2 cups)! 

The MMCC Jr. Cycling Scholarship award winners should also consider making an appearance at this meeting because I will have their 2011 Racing jersey's and It will be good to introduce you to the club.

If your looking for more way's to support your local trails the club sells coffee at Fitzharris Bike and Sport and Revolution Cycle and Ski, $10.00 get's you an amazing lb of Fair Trade Organic beans by local roaster Muggsy.  Approximately $3.00 goes to the trails with each lb sold.

North Loop Trail Conditions Report

ATTENTION CYCLISTS! NORTH LOOP TRAIL CONDITION REPORT

We walked the beginning part of the North Loop trail system this evening.  Much of the beginning part of the trail has dried out nicely and is ride-able so we can now allow cycling on this section.  Once to "Slippery When Wet" it get's very wet and there is a lot of standing water, we've closed this section off, so please take the cut off option.  The ".03 Mile Trail" is also closed due to standing water and wet conditions. "Twisted Sister " is CLOSED too.

PLEASE ABIDE BY THESE CLOSURES AND ONLY RIDE ON THE FIRST OPEN PORTION OF THE TRAIL! The season is long and there is plenty of time to hit the other sections of the North Loop trail system.  If you see cyclists in areas they should not be in, show them the damage they are causing and push them into the mud.

Thank You in advance and enjoy the single-track!

Happy Trails!

Coffee so fresh it should be slapped!

A chilly weekend on tap, head on over to Fitzharris Bike and Ski or Revolution Cycle and Ski for Fresh Coffee!  $10.00 for a lb of Fair Trade Organic.  Now that's worth a wheelie or two!  Drink up and ride your bike!

Minnesota High School Cycling League

Some more information on the Minnesota High School Cycling League can be found here.

2011 Jr. Cycling Team Announced!

It is with great honor to announce the MMCC 2011 Jr. Cycling Team!

Josie Amo
Sawyer Amo
Nick Kern
Alex Kern
Gianna Pitt
Connor Schad
Jack Laumb

 

Congratulations Cyclists!  Here's to a great year of cycling!

MMCC Jr. Cycling Scholarships due today Feb. 21, 2011

Mid MN Cycling Club Jr. Race Scholarships
The Mid MN Cycling Club is currently accepting applications for the 2011 Cycling Season.

We will be offering up to 10 Jr. cycling scholarships for the 2011 cycling season.
Jr. Riders must be under 18 years of age, members of the Mid MN Cycling Club and must submit a resume and cycling goals for the 2011 season by February 21, 2010 to the MMCC address provided below.

Scholarships will be offered in all applicable cycling disciplines including road, mountain bike, bmx, track, triathlon and duathlon.

The scholarship will provide a 2011 cycling jersey and $50.00 towards their racing expenses as well as free entries into the Kid’s Comp race at the Revolution Cycle and Ski Single Track Escape Mountain Bike race on September 24, 2011 held on the North Loop Single Track of the Graystone Trail System.

Recipients will be asked to perform trail work or volunteer duties at races at least 3 times during the 2011 season and participate in at least 4 racing events in 2011 wearing your club jersey.

The Mid MN Cycling Club has provided numerous cycling opportunities to cycling enthusiasts in Central MN and looks to provide Jr. Cyclists opportunities to further the sport. To become a member or get more information on the Mid MN Cycling go to our website www.midmncyclingclub.blogspot.com

Application should provide, name, age, school, brief cycling back ground and goals for the 2011 season.

Please email applications to kyiabikes@msn.com or post to:

Scholarships Due Next Monday

Hey Jr's!  Your applications for the MMCC Jr. Cycling Scholarships are due next Monday!  See the post below for more information.  There are a lot of exciting things scheduled so get in on the fun and ride with kid's your age on the road or mountain bike trails this summer!

Jr. Cycling Team Scholarships due Feb 21, 2011

Mid MN Cycling Club Jr. Race Scholarships
The Mid MN Cycling Club is currently accepting applications for the 2011 Cycling Season.

We will be offering up to 10 Jr. cycling scholarships for the 2011 cycling season.
Jr. Riders must be under 18 years of age, members of the Mid MN Cycling Club and must submit a resume and cycling goals for the 2011 season by February 21, 2010 to the MMCC address provided below.

Scholarships will be offered in all applicable cycling disciplines including road, mountain bike, bmx, track, triathlon and duathlon.

The scholarship will provide a 2011 cycling jersey and $50.00 towards their racing expenses as well as free entries into the Kid’s Comp race at the Revolution Cycle and Ski Single Track Escape Mountain Bike race on September 24, 2011 held on the North Loop Single Track of the Graystone Trail System.

Recipients will be asked to perform trail work or volunteer duties at races at least 3 times during the 2011 season and participate in at least 4 racing events in 2011 wearing your club jersey.

The Mid MN Cycling Club has provided numerous cycling opportunities to cycling enthusiasts in Central MN and looks to provide Jr. Cyclists opportunities to further the sport. To become a member or get more information on the Mid MN Cycling go to our website www.midmncyclingclub.blogspot.com

Application should provide, name, age, school, brief cycling back ground and goals for the 2011 season.

Please email to kyiabikes@msn.com or post to:

MMCC
1201 8th Ave SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304

MMBS announces series schedule

2011 Minnesota Mountain Bike Series Presented by Peace Coffee

May 21     Freewheel Frolic benefiting MORC, Inver Grove Heights, MN

June 5               Bluff Riders Charge, Mankato MN

June 19               Lifetime Avalanche, Afton Alps MN

June 26            Wheelhouse Classic, Red Wing, MN

July 10               Buck Hill Birch Bump, Burnsville, MN

July 17               Dirt Spanker, Superior, WI

July 31               Single Track Attack, Elk River, MN

August 7              The Great Hawk Chase, Duluth, MN 

August 21              Bontrager Border Battle, River Falls, WI

September 4             Laddie’s Loppet Stage Race, Maplelag Resort, MN

September 24    Revolution’s Single Track Escape, St. Cloud, MN

As always we need a lot of volunteers for this weekend of bike racing in St. Cloud.  Our plan is to host the Pork Chop Challenge the day after the Single Track Escape at Riverside Park.  Mark your calendars!

4th Annual Barnelopet-Riverside Park 1/23/11

Fourth Annual Barnelopet-St. Cloud

 

     The Fourth Annual Sons of Norway Barnelopet (a fun children's Nordic ski event) will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at Riverside Park SE in St. Cloud.  This event is free and open to children ages 3-13.  Every skier receives an Olympic-style keepsake medal along with a colorful numbered bib.  The Barnelopet has taken on a festive atmosphere with food, music, and Norwegian pastries.  A limited amount of free ski equipment is available and registration starts at 11:30.  Free hot chocolate, cookies, sandwiches, and a participant's bag is given to each skier. Riverside Park is located at 1725 Kilian Blvd. SE, across the Miss. River from SCSU.

     For more information, call Nick Snavely at 763-232-4921 or Claudia Bomier at 763-427-4847.

 

     Submitted by Tolly Vollen, St. Cloud, tel. #'s 320-267-7950 or 320-252-6230