Sept 20-Sept 26
Practice, Pizza Pick Up, Maintenance Monday, Gamehaven Race Info, COVID Masking Info, and Season Race Information
At least 24 hours before every practice, update TeamSnap with your attendance.
Tuesday’s practice is from 5:30-7:30 PM at Battle Creek.
Thursday’s practice is 5:30-7:30 PM at Carver in Woodbury.
For both weekly practices, arrive at 5:15 and be ready to ride by 5:30 PM.
Keep an eye on TeamSnap for any last minute weather related changes.
Pizza Pick Up! Monday, September 20
Date: Monday, September 20
Time: 4:30-6 PM
Location: Main parking lot, North High School (Moved Inside due to rain: masks are required!)
All pizzas need to be picked up on the designated date and time. No exceptions.
Thanks to all of you who participated by selling pizzas or donating!
Maintenance Monday: September 20
What: This is your opportunity to have Coach Andy take a look at your bike, complete minor repairs, and get a little tune up before our next race in Rochester this weekend.
Date: Monday, September 20
Time:
Groups 1 & 2: 5:30-6:15 PM
Groups 3 & 4: 6:15-7 PM
Groups 5 & 6: 7-7:45 PM
Location: Coach Andy’s house: 4922 Stewart Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
How to sign up: Use TeamSnap to let Andy know you need minor service on your bike before the next race.
RACE TWO this weekend! Saturday 9/25 and Sunday, 9/26 - Gamehaven, Rochester
Set in the majestic rolling hills south of Rochester, Gamehaven offers a unique set of singletrack specifically designed for racing. Lots of passing opportunities throughout 3.7 miles of primarily wooded singletrack with bluff and vista views overlooking Gamehaven Lake.
Located on the Gamehaven Boy Scout Camp in Rochester, MN. The trail is just south of Rochester off of Hwy 52.
Location:
Gamehaven Scout Camp
5015 Simpson Rd SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Dates:
Saturday, September 25
10:30 AM - 5 PM
Middle School Racers (6-8 grades)
Sunday, September 26
7:30 AM - 4 PM
High School Racers (Freshman, JV2, JV3 and Varsity)
Arrival Times: Please arrive at least 90 minutes before your race time and come to our big orange tents! If your race time is split into two different times, White Bear Lake is a Division One team, so look for D1 race times on the schedule.
Race plates are required. If you brought them home with you after the last race, bring them to this race. If you left your plates with the coaches, they’ll have them for you at this race. If you lost them, they are available for purchase at the league trailer on race day for $25.
Volunteer for the League, or volunteer for the team! Keep your eyes on email this week for a team volunteer sign up. Your help is needed and appreciated.
Lodging: This venue has limited on-site camping. Book a site online here. After submitting the online form, you’ll receive a call from Gamehaven staff confirming your reservation.
Pre-ride: There will be no race weekend pre-rides. The courses will be marked in the weeks before (see race flyer for information) and be available to ride until this Thursday.
Weather Info: The league uses an app to send weather related updates straight to your phone! For this race, text 2021GAMEHAVEN to 84483 to receive alerts.
Race Day Results: Download the app, “It’s Your Race” from Google Play or Apple App Store. Once you’ve set up your account, search for races by “MCA Race 4 Gamehaven”. All results are unofficial until posted on the MCA website.
COVID and Our Team - Mask Guidelines
In order to ensure the health, safety, and well being of our entire team, the following changes apply to all team members and coaches whether vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Masks must be worn before and after practice while not actively riding.
For race days, masks must be worn within our assigned tent area for anyone entering that space.
Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these uncertain times.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Ben and Andy.
Season Race Schedule and Info
Minnesota Cycling Association has updated their website with all sorts of good info on our upcoming race season, including race schedules, venue walk throughs, course maps and descriptions, and TONS of helpful info!
THIS WEEKEND! September 25-26: Gamehaven in Rochester, MN
October 2-3: Detroit Mountain, Detroit Lakes, MN
October 9-10: Bye Week for WBL
October 16-17: Whitetail Ridge in River Falls, WI
October 30-31: Mount Kato in Mankato, MN