2016 Minnesota MTB - Race 5 - White Tail Ridge

The Whitetail Ridge course is best described as a long climb to the top of the ridge followed by flowing single track and then an action packed descent back down.

Whitetail Ridge is as textbook an old school XC course and offers our rider the classic conundrum of sustained mid length climbs to really fill the legs with lactate and rooted, rocky, and twisty single track to navigate with jelly legs and hypoxic tunnel vision. The challenge here is self management. Measured effort on the climbs is the key so you can maintain tempo over choppy and swooping single track. This course favors those that race within themselves.

TRAIL ADDRESS:

Take 94E from the twin cities into Wisconsin, then take exit 3 for Hwy 35 South.

PARKING: Parking is not allowed on the field, but is available on the streets. Be sure to follow the direction of the parking volunteers, and view designated parking on the new interactive map tool ‘MYATLASCMS’.

TEAM CHECK-IN: Teams must check in at registration BEFORE occupying a Pit Zone. Starting at 7:00AM, reserve your tent spaces and review your team list. Be sure to alert registration of any racers who are not attending White Tail Ridge.

VOLUNTEER: If you’d like to volunteer for the event, scan this QR code or go to http://www.minnesotamtb. org/volunteer for a listing of positions and to signup!

RACE DAY SUPPORT: Mechanics from Penn Cycle and Michael’s Cycles will be on hand Sunday to provide last minute adjustments and repairs.

CHIP TIMING: All registered racers receive a permanent number with a pre-installed chip on the back side. Racers will use this plate for all 5 races. Replacement number plates are available at Registration for $35.