RACE DESCRIPTION: The course starts with a nice warm-up climb to the top of the ski area. Once on top, all racers make a large traverse along the back of the ski area. The course has a good balance of climbs, descents and technical sections with switchbacks. Approximate vertical gain per lap is 400 feet. Course distance is 4 miles.
TRAIL ADDRESS: Mt. Kato Ski Resort, 20461 Hwy 1, Mankato, MN 56001
DIRECTIONS: (From the south) Take Hwy 169N to North/60 East. Exit at Frontage Road. Right at end of off-ramp onto S. Riverfront drive. East 3 blocks to Sibley Ave. Right onto Sibley Ave. (Go under bridge) South 3 blocks to W. 7th. Right onto W. 7th, 1 block West to Carney Ave/Hwy 1, 1.5 miles south to Mt. Kato.
PARKING: Park in the main parking lot of Mt Kato- plenty of room! The public road along side the venue is a no-parking area. No vehicles allowed in the PitZone.
RACE FLYER: Print this page as a Race Flyer. Best Layout: Portrait Style with narrow margins.
RACE DAY SUPPORT: Mechanics from Penn Cycle and Rydjor Bike Shop will be on hand Sunday using Park Tool products to provide last minute adjustments and repairs.
NOTES:
- A concession stand will be available on site.
- No gasoline generators inside the team pit area, please, and no open fires.
- No dogs off leash, please.
- Be considerate of our venue and use the trash receptacles.
Team Check-In: Teams can sign up Friday to have their tent spots automatically assigned by Race Staff. Assignments will be posted on Facebook Friday night. Or, Teams must check in at Registration BEFORE occupying a Pit Zone. Starting at 6:45AM Saturday Oct 28 to reserve your tent spaces and review your team list. Be sure to alert Registration of any racers who are not participating in this race.
Real-time results: Download the app ‘ITS YOUR RACE’ to your phone, then find ‘Minnesota MTB'. Select a race category. More details are available on http://www.itsyourrace.com. Remember that these are timing results only. Penalties, scoring rules, and wave starts will not be reflected.
