Ride day details
The ride day is fast approaching and its looking like we'll have some nice cooler weather too. Both of the routes have some improvements from last year that we hope you'll enjoy.
Date: Saturday August 20 2016
Registration: Opens at 7AM (see parking info below)
Distance: 70 miles / 50 miles You can select or change your distance when you check in
Start Time: 8AM rider meeting, 70/50 mile depart immediately following with neutral lead out until the gravel
Route:
The 70 mile and 50 mile routes are the same until just before mile 34. So if you change your mind and need to-do the 50 mile option, that is your best cutoff point.
If you have a GPS device, load up the GPX file from the linked routes. If not we will have some printed cue sheets at the start. If you can print your own up ahead of time that would be appreciated.
70 mile route : https://ridewithgps.com/trips/10547032
70 mile cue sheet: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5xr84VGv8izZWhOZHNYSy1aQ2s
50 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/10547031
50 mile cue sheet:https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5xr84VGv8izMjlULXc0UkpRZGs
To download the GPX files follow the ridewithgps.com link for your mileage and then in the right panel switch to the EXPORT tab and it will have options for download. Chose what is appropriate for your device.
Waiver:
You will have to sign a waiver when you register. We'll have these printed out
Registration:
Registration opens at 7 AM near the Pavilion at the MTB trail parking lot.
You will need to sign a waiver, get your number and a copy of the cue sheet if needed.
Location and parking:
We are starting at: Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park 1744 90th Street NE, Monticello, MN
Do not park in the actual MTB trail parking lot. We are parking on the gravel entrance road to not interfere with actual users of the park.
Bathroom:
There is a biffy near the MTB trail parking lot.
Rest Stops:
For both the 70 & 50 mile routes, there is an unmanned stop at approximately 32.5 miles where the public water access road is. There will be a large cooler with water for sure and possibly other beverages and a few snacks will be available there. There is also an option at approximately 57 miles (70 mile route) or 37 miles (50 mile route) to ride slighty off course to a Gas Station and Subway restaurant. This is about 1/4 mile off the route as noted in the cue sheets
Support:
This is officially an unsupported ride. Bring enough drink, food, & tools for the ride. Besides the unmanned stop and possible gas station stop there isn't much else out there.
Finish:
We will be "collecting" finish times on a clip board near the finish. If you are concerned with your place, the sprint finish will be the utility pole at the intersection of 90th St. NE & Briarwood Ave NE right before finishing up the ride. Inform us of the placing when you finish as its on your honor
After:
At the finish Trailhead Cycling will be providing some post ride food and non-alcoholic beverages
*note* that alcohol is not allowed in any Wright County Park, so officially the event will not be providing any.
Bring a chair though as there isn't many tables at Bertram
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