Sept 11-17, 2023
Practices, WBL Races: Xcel Energy 9/16-17 and Theo Wirth, 9/23-24
Tuesday, September 12, 6:00-7:30 PM (Arrive by 5:45 PM, be ready to ride at 6 PM)
PRACTICE: Sunfish, Lake Elmo
Lot Parents: Maki Family + One needed! Thank you!BOOSTERS MEETING: held during practice
Every parent is welcome and encouraged to join!
Topics: 2023 budget, process reimbursement requests, and race day nutrition planning.
Thursday, September 14, 6:00-7:30 PM (Arrive by 5:45 PM, be ready to ride at 6 PM)
PRACTICE: Carver, Woodbury
Lot Parents: BOTH ARE NEEDED! Please see TeamSnap.
Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17
RACE: Xcel Energy Park, Shakopee
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR BOTH DAYS. PLEASE SEE TEAMSNAP.
Race #3 for the League, Race #2 for White Bear Lake
WBL Race Two: Xcel Energy MTB Park, September 16-17
LOCATION
Xcel Energy Mountain Bike Park at Quarry Lake Park
6201 Innovation Blvd., Shakopee, MN 55379
This 3.25-mile all-weather course navigates around Quarry Lake in Shakopee. The trail is flat (130 ft of climbing per lap), fast and a good combination of woods and prairie riding. This venue also provides some of the best spectator viewing of any venue: from the infield you will be able to see the riders multiple times race around the course!
DATES/TIMES
Saturday, September 16
Middle School Races
10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Sunday, September 17
High School Races (Freshman, JV2, JV3, Varsity—Grades 9-12)
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
League Race 4, WBL Race 3
WBL Race Three: Theo Wirth Park, September 23-24
LOCATION
The Trailhead
at Theodore Wirth Park
1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55422
This is a brand-new course, about 3.7 mi in length, traversing grass and ski trails, then turning into Area 36 singletrack trails with a healthy sprinkling of punchy hills, roots and berms.
DATES/TIMES
Saturday, September 23
Middle School Races
10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Sunday, September 24
High School Races (Freshman, JV2, JV3, Varsity—Grades 9-12)
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
OVERALL RACE INFO
We have races for the next three weekends in a row! Train, sleep and eat well, prioritize your health!
For the most complete, up to date info on races, ALWAYS see the MCA website race pages. They already have race information for each and every race this season that just gets more and more complete as race day arrives. Bookmark these pages and refer back to them often.
SEE THE RACE SCHEDULES HERE. This schedule is the same all season long, except for the state at Mankato.
What is a Call-Up, and how do I know what mine is? Beyond the race times for each age/skill group, there are “call-ups.” This is a number that indicates where you will be placed in the race line up. Call-ups will be posted on the MCA race website closer to race weekend. Link to race page below. This info will also be at our race tent.
When can I pre-ride the course?
Friday from 4:30 pm* – sunset; (start time may vary depending on course set, do not enter the course until it is announced and marked as open)
Saturday from ~7:30 am – 11:00 am (last rider may enter course, all riders must be off the course by 11:30 am) and
Saturday afternoon, after racing is concluded and the course is announced as open for pre-ride – sunset, and
Sunday from 7:00 AM (last rider on course at 7:30 am, all riders must be off the course by 8:00 am).
Race plates and coaches are required on course for pre-rides. Please don’t pre-ride at race pace. This is a more leisurely ride to get to know the course.
When do I arrive? If you can’t pre-ride, arrive at least one hour before your race begins. Of course, it’s always encouraged to come early and stay all day to cheer on your teammates!
Where to I go once I arrive? We’ll share the location of our tent during practice as our race day gets closer. Otherwise, look for our our orange tents, or hit the information trailer near the entrance of the venue and ask them for our location.
What do I bring as a spectator or racer? Handy guide from MCA here. Coaches will have your race plates, at least this first time.
Race Plates are essential to race and preride. Don’t lose them. But if you do, registered racers can get them for a price at the race information trailer on race day.
Will there be food? There will be snacks for racers, and there will also be concessions for racers and families.
If the weather is bad the day of the race, how will I know it’s still on or timing is adjusted?
Sign up here for race day weather updates: https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=e4566b6b5bb7b907ee2a
How can I see race times?
Unofficial results are posted here on race day.
Official results are posted on the MCA website in the days after the race.
If you haven’t done this before, once you get there, relax, ask a COACH or veteran all your questions. It’s a bit overwhelming, but we’ve all been there before. Race weekends are the BEST weekends and soon you’ll get into the swing of it!
WE NEED YOUR HELP ON RACE DAYS!
Trailer Transport/Tent Set Up/Tent Take Down: Sign up on TeamSnap. Several people are needed for these jobs each and every race, and many people chip in, but it’s good to know we have the bases covered in advance so the load can be spread among the many families on our team.
MCA Volunteer Positions: There are a variety of positions available and parents are encouraged to volunteer at least one race during the season.
WHITE BEAR LAKE RACES, 2023
August 26-27: Schindler’s Way, Austin (regular season)
September 16-17: Xcel Energy Mountain Bike Park, Shakopee (regular season)
September 23-24: Theo Wirth Regional Park, Minneapolis (regular season)
September 30-October 1: Gamehaven Scout Camp, Rochester (regular season)
October 14-15: Mt. Kato Ski Resort, Mankato (State Championship, qualification required)
Important: you are responsible for scheduling any hotels/campgrounds you’d like for race weekends. This year, if you are attending both days of racing (which is GREAT to do for team support), please consider getting accommodations ASAP—even for the State Championship.