Kincaid Single Track Trails

For those of you that haven't been out to Kincaid recently to ride the newly opened single track trails - get out there before the snow hits! The trails are beautiful and are a blast!

A HUGE thanks to Single Track Advocates and all the volunteers that spent time working on the trails - they are a huge asset to our trail system out at Kincaid.

SATELLITE IMAGERY MAP
JUST TRAILS MAP

Last post for the year!

Thanks to all the people that came out and raced mountain bikes this year! We had an excellent turn-out all summer long! All of us here at the Mountain Bike Division had a great time and we love seeing you all out on your mountain bikes. Enjoy cyclocross season (www.arcticcross.org) and see you next year!

PS- If you have wishes, comments, suggestions, feedback, constructive criticism, etc... please don't hesitate to email me at megpiersma@gmail.com. We can use all the help we can get!

Enjoy your winter!
Megan, John, Tim, Brent, Chet & Andy

Arctic Valley Hill Climb Results

Tuesday, September 6, 7pm

Thanks to the 5 brave riders that came out to crush the hill climb!

Results:
Tim Berntson 35:58
Jenna App 49:33
Kelly Powers 49:40
Peter Malecha 49:57
Kevin Easley 51:01

Arctic Valley Hill Climb

Race registration is 6-6:45pm.
Pre-race meeting at 6:45pm.
Race will start at 7pm sharp.

Parking & registration will be in a dirt parking lot on the right side of the Arctic Valley road about 1.5 miles up from the Moose Run driving range. To get there, take the Glenn HWY out towards Eagle River. Take the Arctic Valley exit. Go straight towards mountains, past the golf course and driving range. The paved road will turn to dirt- keep going. You will eventually see a large parking lot on the right. Look for a red Subaru wagon with a table set up next to it. Register here.

The race will start back down at the driving range, but you'll all get there via bike.

The Arctic Valley hill climb is about 7 miles, all up hill, to the Alpenglow Chalet parking lot. It's great for getting your hill work in!

CYCLOCROSS BIKES ARE ALLOWED!

It's $15 for adults, under 18 race free.

YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ARCTIC BIKE CLUB TO RACE!
To become a member, go here.

Any questions, call 440-9928 or email megpiersma@gmail.com.

CHAMPS RESULTS

What a great weekend of racing!!! Thank you to all 63 racers that came out and participated. It was a blast!

OVERALL RESULTS

(So, I need to update the results because I screwed up Amber and Sheryl's Hillside XC times - they are switched - so Amber is actually the Women's Champion, with Sheryl coming in 2nd place. I'll do it later tonight...)

Points & Champs & whatnot

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Here is the final POINTS update.
Please take a look at it and make sure it looks right concerning your name and your points. If something is amiss, worry not, just email Megan! megpiersma@gmail.com

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The Up & Over Challenge was scheduled for this Saturday, but it is postponed until further notice. Which is probably a good thing anyway, seeing as it's supposed to pour buckets all weekend...

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ALASKA STATE MOUNTAIN BIKING CHAMPIONSHIPS
AUGUST 26, 27 & 28
3 SICK RACES, 1 SWEET AWARDS PARTY
click on the "State Champs" tab up top

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We are having champs course work parties this weekend! YAHOO!
If you're feeling motivated and would like to help us set, clear and in general spiffy up the Hillside XC course, find yourself at the northern-most end of the Hilltop parking lot at 1pm on Saturday or Sunday. Bring work gloves and wear clothing you can get dirt on.
IT'S GONNA BE THE BEST DANG XC AK HAS EVER SEEN!!!

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Kincaid XC #6 Results

What an AWESOME Kincaid race season!

Thank you to EVERYONE that participated this season - all of us with the Mountain Biking Division really had a great time and we hope that you'll join us again next year!

Can't believe it's over... but it's not really over because you all have to come to the awards BBQ on Sunday, August 28! We'll be meeting at a park (location TBA) at 6pm for good food, choice beverages, awards, prizes and hanging with our fellow bikers. Watch for more information coming soon - it will all be explained in the Championships blog posts! Which you should all totally come out and participate in BECAUSE IT'S GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!

RESULTS

Final POINTS update coming soon.

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ALASKA STATE MOUNTAIN BIKING CHAMPIONSHIPS
AUGUST 26, 27 & 28
3 SICK RACES, 1 SWEET AWARDS PARTY
click on the "State Champs" tab up top

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Kincaid XC #6

The LAST Kincaid XC of the series!

Tuesday, August 16th

Race Registration: 5:45-6:45pm
Pre-Race Meeting: 6:50pm-ish
Race Start: 7pm sharp

Adults $15, under 18 race free!
Helmets are required.
You must be an ABC member to race. Go HERE.

Race Map

***Kincaid XC Series Awards BBQ will be Sunday, August 28 at 6pm!***
We are combining awards parties for the Kincaid Series and the State Championships,
so check the blog for more details on location, etc. in the next three or four days.
A full run-down of the Champs races will be posted soon.

Directions to parking and race start:
From Minnesota, head west on Raspberry Road. Follow Raspberry through Jewel Lake Rd, past Sand Lake Rd. and past the big Kincaid Park sign. Wind your way through Kincaid Park, past the Raspberry parking lot (which will be on your right) and under the big ski bridge. Parking will be in the big lot below the Chalet on your right (the stadium lot). Registration will be in the western most corner of the lot. The race start and finish will be in the stadium below the chalet.

Race format:
Experts ride 3 laps and depart at 7:00pm. Sport/Master riders have 2 laps and depart at 7:01pm. Beginners/Juniors ride 1 lap and depart at 7:02pm.

Points Series:
This race is the sixth (and last) race that will count in a series of races for POINTS. All of the Kincaid XC races will earn you a certain amount of points (dependent on how well you place in the race).

Questions? Call me at 440-9928 or shoot me an email: megpiersma@gmail.com.