Mid MN Cycling Club

Bridge Repair in January?!

2012-01-23T19:37:00.000-08:00

McKenzie Schad went out before this last round of snow and replaced some of the broken boards on the bridges on the North Loop.

A big Thanks to her for taking this project on.

It's the little things that keep this trail in great shape.

Thank You McKenzie and Lola!

Shit Mountain Bikers Say | Vital MTB

2012-01-20T09:54:00.000-08:00

Shit Mountain Bikers Say | Vital MTB

It's been a while...Happy New Year!!!

2012-01-05T07:52:00.000-08:00

Hello Fellow Cyclists and Happy New Year!!!

Coffee sales are going strong over at Revoultion Cycle and Ski. If you need some extra motivation for your winter athletics pound some club coffee to get the motor running and help the trails...you gotta feel good about something at least!

The gears are rolling for this next season and we will be pumping out the Jr. Cycling Scholarship info soon as well as unveiling the 2012 membership drive goodies!!! Also, we have some winners of the items that were donated for trail workers!!!

Oh, and the BIG NEWS IS....we are hosting the MN/USA Cycling Single Speed Championships along with the MNSCS this September!! Whoot Whoot!!

Check back soon!

Single Track Escape 2011

2011-11-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-07T07:46:00.000-08:00

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

2011-09-25T18:58:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-23T11:57:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-09-08T06:24:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-31T15:05:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-24T19:05:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-07T16:02:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-05T14:20:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-01T14:19:00.001-07:00

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

2011-07-21T08:09:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-18T11:02:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-15T08:42:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-06T15:13:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-28T07:33:00.000-07:00

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...

2011-06-24T08:29:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-20T11:42:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-08T18:44:00.000-07:00

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!!

2011-06-07T15:35:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-06T06:59:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-04T19:52:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-24T11:37:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-18T07:57:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-05-12T09:34:00.000-07:00

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

2011 MMCC Trail Supporters will get...

2011-05-09T19:10:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-04T06:25:00.001-07:00

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

2011-04-25T19:48:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-19T19:03:00.001-07:00

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!

2011-04-14T12:46:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-08T06:29:00.000-07:00

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

2011 Jr. Cycling Team Announced!

2011-03-07T12:06:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-21T07:17:00.001-08:00

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

2011-02-16T07:29:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-27T08:14:00.000-08:00

MMBS announces series schedule

2011-01-15T15:35:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-11T18:06:00.000-08:00

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

Megga Coffee and N. Loop Winter Closure

2010-12-07T06:31:00.000-08:00

Yeah! It's winter! There is snow and skiing!

If your looking for a way to warm up after a ski

try a cup or two of Support Your Trail Coffee!

Need a gift for that special someone?

Buy Fare Trade Organic it's fun!

Coffee that supports the trails

helps you and your other biking pals!

Go to the till @ Revolution or Fitzharris

Buy a lb of FRESH coffee for your parents!

Yes! It's only $10 dollars

and 3 go to the gas and equip. repair coffers!

Yes, the N. Loop singletrack is closed for now

But the skiers have to have some fun somehow.

Ride your bike at the River-Bluffs Trail

and if you have to crash, don't get wet when you bail.

(I know it's really bad...)

Early Winter Update

2010-11-29T14:34:00.000-08:00

Rumor has it people are still out and about riding the trails around St. Cloud. Monday night rides are still taking place on the N. Loop @ 7 p.m.. Get as much of the N. Loop as you can because once the ski club starts grooming the N. Loop ski trails, the cycling trails close to cycling.

A large order of coffee will be hitting the shelves later this week. Look for it at Revolution Cycle and Ski as well as Fitzharris Ski and Sport. It makes great hostess gifts as well as Christmas Gifts. Support your local trails and a local roaster. Muggsy picks the best coffee beans for our cause; fair trade organic beans.

Please make sure you support your local stores this Christmas. Unfortunately we recently lost a great bike shop this past week with the closing of Granite City Cycles this Sunday. I'd like to take the time to Thank Gary and the staff that helped with the cycling events, trail work, and cycling advocacy in and around St. Cloud over the years.

We will have the 2011 MMCC Jr. Cycling Team info up soon as well as info on a the fundraiser to generate funds for the cause.

Until then, keep the wheels moving!

MMCC Jr. Race Team 2010 Wrap UP

2010-11-01T12:25:00.000-07:00

The 2010 MMCC Jr. Race Team was out in full force taking on events across MN and WI this past summer. The racers that represented the Team were brother-sister Josie and Sawyer Amo and Nick Kern. In total they had 29 race starts and only one DNF due to allergies. They over came a season full of mud races and plenty of travel.

Nick participated in road, mountain bike and Duathalon events.

In their reimbursement forms there were a few questions about their season that I will share with you...

Please describe some of the best and worst experiences during the 2010-racing season.

Nick Kern: Well the worst experience I had was when I got my chain stuck in my spocket at the single track escape. The best experience was at the salem Park couse I thought I passed a lot.

Josie Amo: The best experience of my racing in 2010 was when my cousin Lilly got to race with me. My worst experience was at the afton avalench...it was hot and hilly!!!

Sawyer Amo: Some of the best things were traveling with my family and riding different courses. Some bad things were allergies to plants.

Did you participate in trail work during the 2010 season? If so, what were you tasked with and did you learn anything from the task and working with others?

Sawyer Amo: Yes, I owed, hauled gas, raked, and helped load teh trailor. If you have a course you have to keep it in good shape.

Did you volunteer during the MMCC’s Revolution Single Track Escape? Did you participate? What were 3 things you liked about volunteering or racing?

Josie Amo: Yes, I volunteered and yes I participated in the race. Somethings that I liked about volunteering where I got to spend time with Matt Stone and my grandma.

Would you submit a proposal to be a member of the MMCC JR. Cycling Team in 2011? If so why and what would some of your goals be?

Nick Kern: If im still feeling good I will for sure as long as I'm healthy and strong. My goal is to be better in every race I do.

Josie Amo: This is undecided

Sawyer Amo: I don't know if I will be joining the team for sure because of summer plans.

Thank you for being a member of the 2010 MMCC Jr. Cycling Program. We hope you enjoyed racing in the MMCC jersey and that you were proud to be a part of a program that was possible by dollars donated for the sole purpose for you to be able to get to races and have an opportunity to learn and grow in the sport of cycling.

I've asked for some photos and when I get some I'll post their racing results.

Thanks again for your support of the Jr. Cycling Team. We hope to do this again next season so look forward to the dates of the fundraiser.

Trail work in Monticello-10/9/10

2010-10-08T06:41:00.000-07:00

Here is a note from Jim Bell, he is looking for a crew to help clean up the Monticello trails this Saturday @ 8:30 a.m..

Ted and I rode Monticello last week and found it to be in really good shape, however it needs some help. The trailer really needs a walk through to mark the route and blow the leaves off the trail as well as some tall grass cut back in a few spots.

The trail is in better shape than ever, it just needs some attention.

I’d like to get a crew out there tomorrow for 3-4 hours and bring it back for fall riding. Would anyone have interest in meeting at 8:30 at Camp Manitou to help?

We will need weed whackers, back pack blowers, paint for permanent marking, rakes, shovels etc. I figure that we could all start at the trail head and walk and fix as we go. The entire trail is 12.5 miles so 3-4 hours should provide us plenty of time to complete.

Thanks

Please forward to anyone else that may want to help.

Here is the address for GPS, YMCA Day Camp Manitou 9910 Briarwood Ave NE Monticello, MN 55362

Jim Bell
ATS Van Solutions
320-255-7458 office
320-258-8853 fax
jimbe@atsinc.com

Heads up Bikers- Race Across the Sky

2010-10-07T06:32:00.000-07:00

November 4, 2010 in Waite Park @ 7:30 p.m.

Race Across the Sky

NCM Fathom, Life Time Fitness and Citizen Pictures take you back to a sleepy Colorado mountain town for one of the most extreme competitions that athletes aspire to endure, the Leadville Trail 100. Set in the altitude of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Race Across the Sky 2010 brings this year’s Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike and ultra marathon competitions to the big screen with an all new documentary and panel discussion. On November 4, catch up with athletes from last year meet new ones as they recount the trials, tribulations and triumphs of racing at 12,620 feet. These new stories are sure to motivate and inspire you!

A well deserved Thank You!

2010-10-01T13:21:00.000-07:00

A belated Thank You to all of the MMCC members that helped out over the crazy cycling week to replace boards on the bridge, support the trails at the McCann's Trail Fundraiser, cut out last minute downfall, set up the race courses, run around town and procure donations, race, volunteer during race day, clean up after the races, grill, pour beer, serve hot dogs, serve pork wings, make chili, buy raffle tickets and do it with a smile!

Weekend Movie/Slideshow

2010-09-27T16:07:00.000-07:00

Untitled from Kyia Anderson on Vimeo.

Thank You MMCC volunteers, Central MN Nordic Ski Club, SCSU Women's Ski Team and everybody else who came out to help as well as all of our sponsors.

Course Conditions and Set Up

2010-09-24T20:00:00.001-07:00

Single Track Escape Set-up from Kyia Anderson on Vimeo.

The course is really looking to be in good shape. A wet spot in a lower lying area of the Prologue and a few greesy corners but all in all the course is in good shape. Some water in registration area but that should soak in by the a.m.

MMCC and the Central Nordic Ski Club of MN has really done a lot of work so come out and enjoy a fall day and some great trails, food and schwag!

Raffle Bike Frames and Bridge Repair

2010-09-22T13:02:00.000-07:00

Mike and Ben at Revolution Cycle and Ski with the Niner frame they have donated for our raffle on Saturday at the MNMTS finals here in St. Cloud. All proceeds go back to the trails. Enter into the raffle for $15.00, get a pair of sweet MMCC wool socks from Sock Guy and the chance to win this frame and ton's of other sweet schwag! Thanks Rev!

Mike at Fitzharris Ski and Sport sent along this image of the All City -Nature Boy bike frame and fork they are donating for Sunday's raffle at the Pork Chop Challenge. Again all proceeds go straight back to the trails here in the St. Cloud area. Thanks Mike!

Speaking of trails a few of us got out last night to do the final prep to the race course at the N. Loop, the mower that Mr. Anderson is operating and the weed whipper/saw blade Ben is using are all pieces of equipment we've been able to purchase and up keep because of our annual raffles and various other fund raisers the club runs.

A huge thanks to Ted Schmidt at Avon Lumber for donating the wood to replace the old decking on our bridges on the N. Loop. Local business have been great with donating goods for our race so please make sure you always support the local businesses that support the trails you recreate on. Walmart and Sam's club have not supported us one bit, where the Good Earth Food Co-op and Coborn's has so think about where your dollars are spent.

Mike and Dan getting the job done. Thanks guy's for coming out and helping with this!

Remember if you use these trails become a member (membership forms at trail head) and volunteer some hours because it's a lot of work to keep on top of these trails so they can be used by the masses. Also come to our Trail Fundraiser Thursday night at McCann's.

Events for This Week

9/23 McCann's Trail Fundraiser @ 4-7 p.m.

9/24 Revolution Single Track Escape Race Course Set Up 3 p.m.

9/25 Revolution Single Track Escape Race Volunteer times coming

9/26 ~10th Annual Pork Chop Challenge and MMCC Chili Cook-off

course set up @ 7 a.m.

Chili Cook-off

2010-09-21T05:58:00.000-07:00

Don't forget about the MMCC Annual Chili Cook-off this Sunday during the Pork Chop Challenge at Riverside. Bring your award winning chili and add your crock pot to the line up of delicious food that we offer racers for a donation. The more food the better if your not a chili maker bring some corn bread or other sweet treat. We always have a great prize for the chosen winner. All donations go back to the trails.

Events for Next Week

9/21 Trail work @ 5:30 p.m. final trail work and bridge re-planking

9/23 McCann's Trail Fundraiser @ 4-7 p.m.

9/24 Revolution Single Track Escape Race Course Set Up 3 p.m.

9/25 Revolution Single Track Escape Race Volunteer times coming

9/26 ~10th Annual Pork Chop Challenge and MMCC Chili Cook-off

course set up @ 7 a.m.

Overall Winner Awards for next weekend

2010-09-16T09:41:00.000-07:00

Putting the Overall Winner awards together the MN MTB Series finals and ~10th Annual Pork Chop Challenge

Events for Next Week

9/20 Skills Clinic N. Loop @ 5:30 p.m.

9/23 McCann's Trail Fundraiser @ 4-7 p.m.

9/24 Revolution Single Track Escape Race Course Set Up 3 p.m.

9/25 Revolution Single Track Escape Race Volunteer times coming

9/26 ~10th Annual Pork Chop Challenge and Chili Cookoff

course set up @ 7 a.m.

Trail Fundraiser

2010-09-10T07:40:00.001-07:00

Hello all,

McCann's Brewery has been gracious and has donated a keg of beer and grilled appetizers from 4-7p.m. on Sept 23, 2010 on their patio at the brewery, 3308 3rd Street North
Saint Cloud, MN 56303-4123 (320) 217-5800. Donations will be accepted at the door and all donations go to the trail maintenance fund. Come out and support your trails and a local brewery with the highly regarded micro brew hand crafted by club member Chris Laumb. This is a family event so please feel free to bring the whole family.

Please invite friends and co workers even if they are not cyclists, as this will be an fun event for all. McCann's has been a strong supporter of the club for years and we thank them for their generosity towards the cycling club, so let's show up in big numbers to support their effort.

With the fundraiser on Thursday and the MTB MNMBS finals on Saturday on the Jail Trail and the opening of the CX season at Riverside Park on Sunday this will be a great opening to an awesome week of cycling in St. Cloud.

Hope to see you all there on Thursday the 23rd.

Other things to volunteer or be a part of during this crazy bike week
1. Skills Clinic on Monday Sept 20 @ 5:30 p.m. @ N. Loop
2. Race course set up Friday @ 3 p.m. @ N.Loop
3. Race course set up Sunday @ 7 a.m. Riverside Park, tear down following men's CX race
4. Chili Cook-off, bring a pot of chili on Sunday to enter your chili into the annual chili contest. Other goodies are welcomed as well (bread, bars, treats, etc.)
5. A bicycle frame will be given away on Saturday and Sunday, thanks awesome sponsors, so make sure you buy a raffle ticket for $15.00 and get a pair of wool MMCC socks, for a chance to win these sweet frames and many other goodies.

Thanks!!
MMCC

Trail Work Madness!

2010-09-08T19:26:00.000-07:00

A great crew showed up for trail work tonight! Thanks to everyone who showed up and helped out. All workers scored a sweet new shirt! A lot got accomplished and if we don't have any more storms that take down trees, etc we should only have a couple hours of bridge repair and that's it! Look's like Friday we will also get the new addition to Twisted Sister in place (baring another rain storm)!

There will be a skills clinic at the N. Loop on Sept 20, 2010 @ 5:30 p.m. So if your looking for a few secrets from a local Pro come on out and sharpen up your technical skills!

Trail Work this WED Sept 8 @ 5:30 p.m.

2010-09-06T10:51:00.000-07:00

Working on a new bridge for the N. Loop. This will go in Twisted Sister to cover a dark murky hole. Mr. Imholte helped with the design and construction.

Don't forget trail work THIS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8 @ 5:30 P.M. ON THE N. LOOP

Trail work on the N. Loop, Wed

2010-09-03T18:05:00.001-07:00

North Loop trail work this Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 @ 5:30 p.m.

Finish up Max's option and a few other sections that need cleaning for the race on Sept. 25, 2010.

Refreshments will be offered afterward.

A big crew will make things go a lot faster so plan to be there.

Thanks!

The trails are in SWEEET condition

2010-08-26T19:37:00.000-07:00

Tyler (Mr. T) cleaning up the Dead Deer section of the N. Loop tonight.

Amo had his Xtra-Cycle out to haul around gas to all of the mowers and get some weed whipping in.

Having 4 lawn mowers a brush cutter and weed whippers makes trail work a breeze. Your club membership $$$ at work!

The Brush mower got around tonight, the single track is in the best shape ever. The various crews did an exceptional job with really cutting back the brush.

Mike cleaned up the grass along the bridges and the rocky downhill!

Thanks to everyone who came out tonight and to everyone who has donated time this past week to get our local trails all ride-able and in great shape for some awesome racing action, fall riding and night riding. Having all of this equipment and volunteers to work really makes trail work a lot easier and we were able to get all of the N. Loop cleaned up in 2.5 hours instead of the 2-3 work days of 2.5 hours it use to take. We have a few more trees to clean up that have fallen on the ski trail and some clipping of the overhanging brush along the single track for the race, so one more night and we should be ready to go for the race on Sept 25, 2010! The trails are dry and in great shape! Get out and ride!!

Remember to re-new or become a member of the MMCC. The equipment to maintain the single track needs gas and maintenance. If you ride the trails become a member (forms in the white tubes at trail heads) and come out and volunteer.

Mowing at the Riverbluffs Park

2010-08-26T12:12:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to Mike and crew who worked last night at Plum Creek/Riverbluffs Park. Check it out, the trail is in good shape.

Plum Creek Assult

2010-08-20T21:18:00.000-07:00

A few of us got out and cleaned up Plum Creek last night. 90% of it is mowed and ready for riding, all be it a little wet since it's been the summer of rain and yes, it did rain while we were mowing. The club recently picked up a few new pieces of equipment since the coffee sales have been stellar we bought 4 "new to us" mowers and one of them is a large mower that is a grass eating machine! Anderson covered some ground in a very short amount of time with it so go check out our handy work. Thanks Doom, Imholte and Mr. Anderson!

Help Needed

2010-08-19T19:19:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all who came out to the organizational meeting tonight at the public library.

Volunteers Needed this weekend to help with the RR in Avon.
Toren Heuval Kermesse a.k.a. Avon Road Race this Saturday in Avon, MN, looking for volunteers to control intersections and other traffic. A lot of help is needed here and there are a couple different schedules. 2 shifts 8-12 and 12-4 Contact Jim Bell, jimbe@ats-inc.com

We also set up two trail work times to start preparing the race course for the race Sept 25.

This coming Sunday August 22th 3:30 p.m.-5 focus will be on the expert spur. AND This coming Thursday August 26th @ 5:30 p.m. Meet at trail head and have gloves, bug spray and I highly recommend long pants and sleeves. Clippers and chain saws as well if you have them.

Also please plan on Sept 25 and 26 to volunteer and help out at our races so they are a success as always. If anyone works or has connections at area businesses we are always looking for gift certificates or prizes for the CX race.

thanks!

Club Meeting this Thursday

2010-08-18T11:41:00.001-07:00

A quick reminder of some cycling/bike racing events coming up. Help continue to keep these events in the St. Cloud area by offering up your time.

Organizational meeting Thursday August 19th at St. Cloud area Public Library at 7:30 p.m., meeting in the Array Room
For the 4th Annual Single Track Escape and 10th Annual Pork Chop Challenge held Sept 25 and 26th in St. Cloud.

Toren Heuval Kermesse a.k.a. Avon Road Race this Saturday in Avon, MN, looking for volunteers to control intersections and other traffic. A lot of help is needed here and there are a couple different schedules. Contact Jim Bell, jimbe@ats-inc.com

Hope to see you all out in force and at the meeting on Thursday. Let me know if you have any questions. I will try and make the meeting a little fun with some drawings for some sweet prizes!

Kyia

North Loop Report

2010-08-05T17:46:00.000-07:00

Tonight Mr. Anderson, Ben Doom and myself went out and cleaned up some down fall, replaced some boards on the return bridge on Rogo's Run and also did some weed whipping. The trail seems to be in really good shape considering all the rain we've had.

There is some talk of getting a crew together to clean up Plum Creek next week. Stay tuned.

Trail work Canceled for tonight at Plum Creek

2010-07-14T07:23:00.001-07:00

Trail work will not be happening tonight at Plum Creek. Check back here for a possible next week date. The grass does need mowing and we hope to get something going very soon.

Monday night trail work on the N. Loop

2010-06-29T10:51:00.000-07:00

Sheila and Chris cleaning up Maxxx's option.

Another warm evening working in the woods. Thanks to Crash, Doom, Sheila, Chris Dosh and Mr. Anderson for all your hard work last night. Oh, also John Kern he showed up later in the evening and went around and trimmed up some overhanging limbs. After fixing one section of bridge on the outgoing of Rogo's Run I noticed another section that needs repair on the return bridge. I hope to get that fixed in the next couple of days.

Looks like we need to head down to Plum Creek and get that mowed up soon so stay tuned!

Trail Work this Monday June 28th

2010-06-25T07:44:00.000-07:00

The plan is to get the rest of the N. Loop trail cleaned up for the summer.

6:30 p.m.
N. Loop trail head
Beverages and tools provided

***Andrea Hill is preparing for the Habitat 500. Help her reach her fundraising goals.

****Also, check out the crit this Sunday around Technical HS.

Volunteers are needed for course marshaling, get in touch with Matt Williams.

We are looking for volunteers for the following times….

6:30 am - 8:00 am - course set up

8:30 am - 12:30 pm – corner marshal

12:30 pm – 4:00 pm – corner marshal

Anyone interested in volunteering can call me at 320-493-1803

Trail Report and State Crit in ST. Cloud this weekend.

2010-06-23T08:03:00.000-07:00

A very dedicated group of 7 showed up for trail work on Monday night. Thank you!!!!! Sheila Amo is whipping the grass around the bridges on Rogo's Run.

A hot and humid evening had everyone pretty drenched. Doom cut the trees out that have fallen over the recent storms and also did an impeccable job with whipping the tall grass in Max's Option and the section previous.

Thanks again to all who came out. Looks like we will be meeting again next week to finish everything up. The mower is getting a tune up as well as a whipper so please stay tuned to the chosen date and time.

Grandstay Criterium/MN State Championships Sunday, Granite City Days.

Volunteers are needed for course marshaling, get in touch with Matt Williams.

We are looking for volunteers for the following times….

6:30 am - 8:00 am - course set up

8:30 am - 12:30 pm – corner marshal

12:30 pm – 4:00 pm – corner marshal

Anyone interested in volunteering can call me at 320-493-1803

Trail work on the N. Loop next MONDAY

2010-06-15T11:02:00.003-07:00

Attention all MMCC Members:

Due to a last minute issue Trail Work at Plum Creek is cancelled for Wednesday June 16th 2010 and will be rescheduled for later in the month with the Trail Crew Leader.

Trail work has been scheduled for this coming Monday June 21st for the Graystone North Loop @ 6:30pm. We have much clipping and mowing that needs to be done so we need a large crew. Please bring a friend and bring gloves, bug spray, long pants etc... If you have a weed whipper or clippers please bring them.

Please plan to attend Monday if at all possible to so we can get the trail cleared out for fast summer riding.

Thanks!

Wolly MTB race St. Croix Falls, WI

2010-06-14T17:18:00.000-07:00

Passing along some info on a great race held by some great people this weekend in St. Croix Falls, WI

Hey All –

Some friends of mine are putting on the 4^th Annual St. Croix Woolly Mountain Bike Race on Saturday June 19. The main race is a three lap 24 mile course and there is also an 8 mile beginner race. I went out an pre-rode the race course on Sunday morning and they have done a great job developing some new trails and the course was in great shape even after receiving a ton of rain during the past week…not muddy at all. The course is about 2/3 single track and 1/3 double track and open trail. Overall I would say the track is a fast rolling yet challenging course with some nice climbs but not excessively technical single track which makes for a nice flow.

There is a cash payout for the top three men and women in the race and tons of swag from Park Tools and others. I hope to see some of you there this weekend…let me know if you want any other information. Pass this along to anyone else who may be interested in joining the fun!

Check out their website at: http://www.woollyrace.com/

Another Post from Afton Avalanche

2010-06-11T08:35:00.000-07:00

This time we hear from Josie Amo...

Dear MMCC,

Today I raced The Lifetime Avalanche. From my prospective it was probaly the hardest race that i'v ever done! It was very hilly-mostly up hill-. I placed 1st in my age group. And really thats all that i have to say. I will try to rember to E-mail you my next race info.

Josie Amo

No hoarsing around!!!

2010-06-09T09:29:00.000-07:00

A note I got, please read and be respectful the next time you encounter any hoarse.

Good morning,

I am not really sure if I am sharing this information with the right person, but maybe you would be able to forward this and help us all out.

I live in area where lots of bikers like to practice, big hills, countryside, smaller roads.   I do ride a bike too, not the really cool ones like your memebers have, and my 50 miles a week, doesn't compare to the miles "real" bikers cover, but this issue is so easy to share, and I think it is a problem because a rider may not know what to do.

I also ride a horse, usually youngsters.

Honestlly, a bike coming down the big hill, is very quiet, and comes very quickly. A horse has no idea what that is or what you are.   If all bike riders would just yell out, "Hello. Nice day."   Anything that would tell a horse you are a person on that bike, and not something sneaking up to get them, would be highly appreciated.    At 1,000 feet away I can say "Good day to you," as well and the horse knows it is OK.

Please share with your bike clubs and local riders.   Yell out to the horseback rider.    Yell anything to share you are a person on that quiet bike.   The horse needs to know.

Thank you, thank you,

Mona Evens

MMCC Jr. Race Team Report

2010-06-08T09:38:00.000-07:00

A quick up date from Sawyer Amo on his race at the Afton Avalanche this past weekend. The race was race #2 MN Mountain Bike Series. Great Job Sawyer and keep up the good work!

I thaught the race at Afton Alps was more difficult. I have to admit I fell two times. It was very hilly. Before my dad started his race I told him " Dad I have a tip, it is going to be hard".
After he finished he said "you were right". But I had a great time camping with the Kerns! It was a really cool finish, it was sort of like a figure 8 but without them connecting. It was even downhill. It all ended up being a great race, and weekend. I hope to do the race there again next year. And now I am ready for more races!!!!!
, Sawyer Amo

MMCC Jr. Cycling Team out in force!

2010-05-23T06:29:00.000-07:00

Nick Kern after the Kid Comp race at the first MN MTB Series event held yesterday at Harmon Park in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Nick got 4th Overall and 2nd in his age group!

Alex Kern, Sawyer Amo and Josie Amo.

Josie placed first in her age group and it looks like 3rd overall! Sawyer had a strong showing in his age group (7th) as well and a fantastic placing overall.

Keep the wheels turning and send in your race reports!

Wed night trail work report

2010-05-20T09:12:00.000-07:00

Last nights crew for trail work at Plum Creek. Everyone put in a huge effort and the trail should be in awesome shape! Jim White helped clip back brush but was not available for the photo. Thanks to all!!!!!

Also I wanted to post one of our MMCC Jr. Cycling Team members, Josie Amo's race report from the Spring Fling @ Elk River last Sunday.

I had a ball doing my first 2010 race! I really wish that we could have had our Jerseys, but I did just fine wearing the pink kit that you gave me. I got second in the girls age group, but the woman that beat me was in har 30's! I had a ton of fun and really liked the trail! it was kind of hard but i thought that it was more fun and more easy than plum creek.

All trough the race i cept telling my self that " I was riding my own race", and " I'v rode this trail a million times( I'v reallly rode it once about 4 years ago!)"

I had really fun and i hope that i can race in my jersey next weekend at the Free weel Frolic!

Attention all MMCC'rs

2010-05-16T20:41:00.001-07:00

Tall Grass Alert!!!!

We need everyone to come out and help with the mowing and potentially some sign installing this

WED MAY 19th @ 6 p.m. @ the Plum Creek/ River Bluffs Trail

Meet @ the white gate by the city compost sight.

Bring yourself and 2 friends plus bug spray, gloves, whippers and mowers if you have them.

Tall Grass Alert!!!!

Our club is looking for lawn mowers that work that can be used for trail maintanence. We are down to 1 push mower that is dependable and we usually have three.

If you have a mower that you would like to donate leave a comment in the comment area.

Rain Rain Rain

2010-05-13T07:02:00.000-07:00

Yup, it's been raining if you hadn't noticed so this means the Single Track is probably wet and sloppy. Please wait about 4-6 hours after the rain has stopped to venture out onto the trails. This allows a little bit of time for the water to seep into the ground.

Also remember trail work for Plum Creek on May 19th @ 6 p.m. The grass is growing fast and we need all the help we can get. We also will need some volunteers to help post some Non Motorized Vehicle signs we are getting from the Park Dept. So, get out to help on the 19th!

Elk River Spring Fling

2010-05-06T10:13:00.000-07:00

If your looking for a fun early season race to "get the motor running". Head to Elk River on Saturday. More info HERE!

Mayors Ride- June 5th

2010-05-05T10:18:00.000-07:00

The St. Cloud Area Planning Organization’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is organizing a COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE on SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010.

The ride will begin at St. Cloud City Hall (400 Second Street South) and will conclude at River’s Edge Park in Waite Park. A number of community leaders including Mayors Dave Kleis and Tim O’Driscoll have confirmed participation along with Stearns County Commissioner Mark Sakry. BLEND, the Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota and the Trauma Outreach Program at St. Cloud Hospital are partnering in support of this community event to raise awareness of bicycle and pedestrian activities in Central Minnesota. We are also pleased to announce that Gold Cross Ambulance will be handing out Dairy Queen coupons to kids wearing helmets.

The Mayors’ Bike Ride kicks off Bike Walk Week which is June 5th – 11th. In addition, the Caramel Roll Bike Ride (Saturday, June 12th) caps off this week of activities!

Happy May!

2010-05-04T19:46:00.000-07:00

There are two things....

1.

Parks and Trails Legacy Plan

Workshops offer citizens an opportunity to help chart future of Minnesota’s parks and trails system. More Info here if your interested in attending. This Thursday at the St. Cloud Public Library.

2. Also we got our first race report from one of the Team members on the MMCC Jr. Cycling Team, he participated in the Marty Road Race in Marty, MN this past Saturday. It was a windy day so I'm sure the going was tough! Great ride Nick, keep it up!

Nick competed in his first road race on Saturday. It was a windy one. He was last of 5 in the 14 & under but the youngest. He was a trooper.

Best thing was his spirits were high and he even said he would do it again. He was proud of his 15.54 mph average.

His next event will be the Freewheel Frolic in Invergrove Heights on 5/22 followed by the Kids Apple Duathlon on 5/28.

Chris Dosch was not able to race on Saturday. He’s been riding a bit and even made the Rev’s Thursday ride. I know he intends on competing in the Apple and Elk River MTB race. He wanted to try the St. Cloud Crit also.

Trail Work @ Plum Creek

2010-04-28T19:02:00.000-07:00

A HUGE Thanks to Mike, Marilyn, Ron and Mr. Anderson for 2.5 hours of mowing down at Plum Creek tonight. Marilyn endured some issues with a lawn mower that didn't have a blade and running out of thread with the weed whipper. Otherwise all the equipment worked well and all the grass has been mowed! So if you see these people give them a pat on the back.

The new trailer is really nice as we have all the equipment in one place and not at three different locations. Now we need to have some lawn mowers worked on so if anyone is handy in that dept. and would like to donate some time to their repair that would be great. Leave a comment in the comment section and I'll get in touch with you.

Also as a final note: Twisted Sister is still closed (located at the North Loop). Even though it's been very dry this trail is still very wet. I ran through there today and all the lower lying areas are very soggy and wet and I noticed a lot of deep tire ruts. Green tape is up for a reason.

Upcoming Trail Work and Group Ride info

2010-04-26T10:40:00.000-07:00

Don't forget about trail work at Plum Creek this Wednesday @ 6 p.m. The weather is looking good so come on down to the trails and help out!

Also if there are any races or group rides happening that are not posted post something in the comment section and I'll get that up on the blog. Also, remember there is a message board so feel free to use that as well.

Trailer Retrofit Complete...Let's work on trails!

2010-04-18T07:37:00.000-07:00

The trailer that was donated last fall has finally gotten it's retrofit to fit all the mowers, blowers, whippers, shovels, gas cans, etc.

A HUGE THANKS to Dan OBoyle, Brian and Sheila Amo and Kyia and Kris Anderson.

Getting things started. It took some time to design the whole layout but Brian, Kris and Dan really took charge with what goes where best.

Things are starting to come together!

Sheila's foot didn't allow her to do too much but she did an awesome job cheering us on. (These blisters were from her Earth Day 1/2 Marathon earlier in the day).

Things have to go in just so in order for it all to fit.

Measure twice cut once!

The Crew!

A few more touches and equipment placement and the trailer is complete.

Spring Meeting Re Cap

2010-04-13T13:07:00.000-07:00

A great turnout for last nights meeting. 50 sign ups, some repeating members and a few new ones! Thanks! for supporting your local trails. I hope everyone really likes there new socks and goodies. Also, a big thanks for the food donations for the food shelf!

One thing I forgot to mention was the donation from Skinz Protective Gear, last fall they donated a very large trailer for all of our trail work equipment and they also donated two brand new leaf blowers. If you need some bike related accessories make sure you support this company as their donation was very generous! THANKS!!!

Yes, there was quite a bit of rain last night so if you want to ride the trails make sure you give them some time to dry out. It's been pretty dry so I think we are good but if the trails are mucky and slick just give them another day or so. Happy Trails!

If you couldn't make it to the meeting last night and still want to be a part of the group forms can be downloaded here.

MMCC Wool Socks...Rock!

2010-04-07T07:21:00.000-07:00

MMCC Trail Supporters, Marilyn and Rob have been our guinea pigs and have been trying out the new MMCC Trail Supporter socks! They say they are awesome! Come to the MMCC Spring Meeting and Membership drive to get yourself a pair. Also bring along a can of food for the food shelf and you'll get an extra goodie!

Spring Meeting

2010-04-06T07:04:00.000-07:00

I hope all can attend to the Spring Meeting and Membership Drive on Monday April 12th at Riverside Park. If you bring a can of food for the food shelf we have some extra goodies to hand out. 2010 Membership form can be found here.

North Loop is Open

2010-04-04T19:35:00.000-07:00

We opened up the North Loop on Saturday for riding. All is open except Twisted Sister (that will be a bit yet). Please do not ride after rainfall or storms until it drys out. Also please recognize if it gets really wet again we may have to close off portions of the trail temporarilly.

Plum Creek is all open and riding well.

Thanks for respecting the temporariy closure.

North Loop Trail Report

2010-03-30T18:24:00.000-07:00

Twisted Sister is closed!

But........

The First few sections of trail at the North Loop have been opened!! Thank you to those who stayed off of the trails while they were drying out. Many did not and the decision has been made to keep ALL THE SECTIONS after "Rogo's Run" closed. PLEASE GIVE IT A FEW MORE DAYS.

With the wind and sunshine it should help things out a lot and we can probably open it soon!

CLOSED!!!!!!!

When there is green tape and a log in your way it means that you should not cross under the tape.

Trail is CLOSED!

This is the damage from those who decided to ride while the trail was wet.

We have a lot of months to ride these sections so just wait a few more days and then you can ride it as many times as you want.

2010 Spring Meeting

2010-03-29T13:00:00.001-07:00

Hello all,

Please plan for the spring meeting on:

Monday April 12, 2010 at the Riverside Park Shelter . Time is 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

This will also serve as our membership drive. This years membership will include a pair of Sock Guy wool socks with the MMCC signature logo in Neon Green! Membership costs are $20.00 per person (1 pr. socks) , $40 per family (2 pr. socks). The first people to sign up this year at the meeting will also get the left over trail supporter goodies from last year as available (glasses and bottle openers) in addition to the socks!

We have a lot of things to cover so please come and be a part of the cycling community here in St. Cloud!

Check the blog for more updates on trail conditions, etc.

www.midmncyclingclub.blogspot.com

North Loop Trails Closed

2010-03-24T10:10:00.000-07:00

North Loop Trails are CLOSED!

Please stay off the trails to allow for trails to dry out.

Word is Plum Creek is rideable, go there.

Monticello MTB Trails-Take Action

2010-03-01T17:00:00.000-08:00

http://www.friendsofbertramlakes.org/

Click on the link above if you want more info on the Monticello YMCA park.

Wright County Commish Rose is looking for folks to attend a meeting on Friday morning 9:30 regarding the old Camp Manitou.

Contact: friendsofbertram@hotmail.com

In the news.

2010-03-01T06:09:00.000-08:00

An article recently in the St. Cloud Times. Thanks to all who helped make this happen.

Congratulations to:
Josie Amo
Sawyer Amo
Nick Kern
Christopher Dosch

MMCC Spring Meeting
The gears are starting to turn on the planning for an early April meeting so look for more info to come. We will be having a regular organizational meeting so if you would like to commit to be a trail leader at Plum Creek or volunteer for various other things come with your enthusiasm.

The annual membership drive will take place as well as we should have our "Trail Supporter" swag ( Black, 6" cuff, Wool, Sock Guy socks) by then.

NEW Click on the USA cycling link and go over to the far right panel on their website-Cycling in the news and you'll see the scholarship press release.

News about Monticello

2010-02-19T11:10:00.000-08:00

This is info that has been passed onto me about the fact that the Monticello park is in the works of becoming a County Park.

.this is to let you know that mountain biking is in the plan for bertram park usage and yes!! we want your people involved...need your help. looking for some more people to serve on the friends core committee...problem is that we meet on friday morning...usually monthly but if we need to we can change the meeting...right now it it getting to be too much work for our litlte committee...we need to strategize on this bonding bill in conference committee although we are in a very bad spot because only one wright co rep voted for it...please pass this on to your people...and let me know... also invite some of your friends to be friends of bertram on facebook...please and thanks. rose

Jr. Cycling Scholarships awarded

2010-02-16T18:12:00.001-08:00

The Mid Mn Cycling Club Jr. Cycling Scholarship Selection Committee has met and has reviewed all of the applications that have come in. First we want to thank those who attended the fundraiser and those who donated money for the cause and secondly we want to thank those who applied.

After extensive deliberation the three member committee (headed by June Sayers; SCSU Research Associate and President of the SCSU Cycling Club) has selected the 2010 scholarship recipients.

2010 Jr. Cyclists will receive a custom Hidden Bay Sports MMCC Jr. Jersey and reimbursement of entry in up to 6 races in the 2010 cycling season. Recipients will show their commitment to the sport by performing trail work and volunteering during local cycling races.

The 2010 recipients are....

Nick Kern
Josie Amo
Christopher Dosch
Sawyer Amo

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

Spill the Beans

2010-02-01T14:41:00.000-08:00

Freshly Roasted Coffee has arrived!!! We've got a Central American Theme going with several different roasts. Guatamalan, Nicaraguan and Mexican Altura. If that doesn't spark any interest there is Espresso and a Paupa New Guinea Roast as well.

Stop in at Revolution Cycle and Ski or Fitzharris Cycle and Sport to pick up one or many lbs. of freshly roasted Organic Fair Trade Coffee. Also Thank them for participating in this project and supporting the trails!!

I heard we will be building up a bunch of these with the proceeds to leave at the trail head of Plum Creek this summer so we can keep the tall grass in check this year!

Jr. Cycling Scholarships due the 31st

2010-01-24T13:19:00.000-08:00

Remember to get your info in for the Jr. Cycling Scholarships by January 31st.

I got down to Plum Creek last weekend. Not too much winter riding going on here but if your interested in packing it in with snow shoes, etc so riding is easier. Join the conversations on various message boards, MMCC or MORC.

Here is the single track along the West side of the Mississippi River south of the University.

I'm sure the weather this weekend has changed all of this dramatically but hopefully things will turn around soon.

Jr. Cycling Scholarships

2010-01-11T13:59:00.000-08:00

Jr. Cycling Scholarship info, click on image above for better clarity.
For members of the Mid Mn Cycling Club
Entries due on January 31, 2010

Send info to:
MMCC
1201 8th Ave SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304

Winter Riders Coffee is Fresh!!

2009-12-23T10:29:00.001-08:00

Fresh Espresso and Papua New Guinea coffee beans have arrived at Revolution for your drinking pleasures. All proceeds go toward the cycling clubs trail work efforts.

Drink Coffee and Feel Good!

Attention Jr. Cyclists. Remember to get your written applications (whatever pertinent information you think is important) in for the MMCC Jr. Cycling Scholarships.
Mail to:
MMCC
1201 8th Ave SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Deadline is Jan 31, 2010
Decisions will be made Feb 15th and announced here.

North Loop Closure

2009-12-14T16:58:00.000-08:00

***ATTENTION***

WITH THE NEW SNOWFALL THE NORTH LOOP IS NOW CLOSED TO ALL CYCLING.

TIME TO BREAK OUT THE SNOWSHOES AND SKIS

THANK YOU!!

It's December

2009-12-03T09:19:00.000-08:00

Just a quick reminder that the club is still selling coffee to benefit the trails. Buy up a pound or two for those holiday dinners or as gifts at Revolution Cycle and Ski or at Fitzharris Bike and Ski. They are also selling the left over commemorative race hats for 10 bucks (hint hint stocking stuffer). Also we have a good amount of membership goodies still available so if you are looking for a unique gift give the gift of a membership of the MMCC and get a high quality t shirt, pint glass and bottle opener to give.

A winter meeting is being planned and I will keep you all up to date via email or this blog.

*Reminder*

N. Loop Single Track Trails close once the ski club starts grooming the XC ski trails.

Bridge Shots!

2009-11-04T18:29:00.000-08:00

Bridge placing day! Good thing we had so many strong guy's out there to move the bridges about.

Matt Stone and Mike Schroden working on the on and off ramps. Matt made some very skilled cuts with his chain saw. Thanks Matt!!

Sunday's trail crew. THANKS!!
Crash helped out as well but bailed before the photo opportunity.

All photos stolen from Cory's blog.

Bridge Moving Day

2009-11-03T06:20:00.001-08:00

Thanks to all who came out to help with the bridge moving. Little did I know that there was a football game...and an important one at that. Anyway we had a good crew (~16) despite the game and we moved 20 sections of bridge is various lengths.

Sam did a great job at making some sturdy bridges and directed us to carry these heavy bridges and place them along the trail. He will be making some corner pieces so the log's will be replaced eventually but it's a great start! Thanks Sam!!

I failed to bring the camera so if any of you that had phones can you email the photo's to me and I'll get them up on the blog.