Wednesday, December 30, 2015

The North Loop is CLOSED to Cycling for the Season.

If your looking for a place to ride your Fat Bike head on down to Plum Creek!  It's been ridden in and is a lot of fun!  Since there is enough snow at the North Loop for the ski club to groom their trails the single track is CLOSED.  You can certainly snow shoe or walk on the single track just be cautious for skiers when crossing the trail.

Happy New Year!

Monday, October 12, 2015

Trail Work Tuesday at 5 p.m.



We will be doing trail work Tuesday 5pm at Plumb Creek.  Meet at white gate near trail head.  The goal is to get the whole system mowed for good fall/winter riding.  Hope to see you all out there! #winteriscoming #fatbikes

Beverages will be provided.

MMCC

Monday, September 7, 2015

Race Week!

Race week is here!  The North Loop is in fantastic shape!!  Thank you everyone for all of your help so far!

Here's the plan for this week-  If you ride at the North Loop or on the Plum Creek trails PLEASE help out.  This weekend is our big fundraiser and ALL the money goes back to these trails and to help support the St. Cloud Composite MTB Team

The Schedule
Trail Work:
9/9/15  5:30 p.m.: Opening up Passing Lanes for the race and dirt work.  Bring shovels and wheelbarrows.

Race Course Set Up

9/11/15  1 p.m.:  Mark the race course for Saturday's MN MTB Series Race.  Meet at the Trail Head.

MN MTB Series FINAL- Volunteer hours:
9/12/15  7 a.m- Registration, Raffle, Course Marshall's, Parking
                10 a.m-  Concessions, Raffle, Feed Zone
                4 p.m.    Race Course tear down
MN HS MTB League Race #1- Volunteer hours:
9/13/15 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Concessions and Clean Up 
                Potential After Party- TBA

Baked Goods:  If you have some extra time we would love to sell home baked goods to the racers.  Have them packaged in a baggie so we can sell for $1.00 a piece.  Zucchini Bread, Cookies, what ever you like to bake.  Bring them to the race site on Saturday or Sunday or email me to make other arrangements. 

Thank you all!

MMCC

Monday, August 31, 2015

Race Weekend is almost upon us!

Race weekend is quickly approaching!  We have a few more sections to clean up and some more bridge repair then the course will be ready to go for the MN Series race on Sept 12 and the HS races on the 13th!  Thank you to ALL who have helped so far this summer, the course is riding really well right now!!

Before I begin I need to announce that we will be raffling off a Salsa Beargrease Fatbike (MSRP $2,599.00) on Sept. 12th.  Buy a Raffle Ticket for $20.00 get a pair of Jail Trail Wool Socks by DeFeet and be entered into the raffle to WIN this AWESOME BIKE!  HUGE Thanks To Revolution Cycle and Ski and Salsa Bikes for donating this to the Mid MN Cycling Club.  All the proceeds from the raffle will go BACK TO THE TRAILS!

The Schedule

Trail Work:
9/2/15  5:30 p.m.: Mowing, Trimming, Bridge Work
9/9/15  5:30 p.m.: Opening up Passing Lanes for the race and any final bridge work.

We will be needing some volunteers for the following dates and times.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Race Course Set Up

9/11/15  10:00 a.m.:  Mark the race course for Saturday's MN MTB Series Race

Race Day Volunteers hours:
9/12/15  7 a.m. Registration, Raffle, Course Marshall's, Parking
                10 a.m.  Concessions, Raffle, Feed Zone
                4 p.m.    Race Course tear down

9/13/15 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Concessions and Clean Up 

Baked Goods:  If you have some extra time we would love to sell home backed goods to the racers.  Have them packaged in a baggie so we can sell for $1.00 a piece.  Zucchini Bread, Cookies, what ever you like to bake. 

Thank you all! 

MMCC

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Bridge Work on Wed 8/26/15 @ the North Loop

Hey Mid MN Cycling Club Members!

We will be replacing and repairing the bridges on Granny Hill as well as conducting some general trail maintenance on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Bring power drills if you have them.  I'll have the rest of the materials and tools that we will need.

Wear long pants and long sleeve shirts.

Beverages will be provided afterwards.

Also, if you or anyone you know is interested in the St. Cloud HS Mountain Bike Team get them in touch with Mike Rathlisberger.  Practices have just begun and the first race is on the Jail Trail on Sunday Sept. 13.

Mike Rathlisberger
STC Area MTB Team
320-251-2844 - Work
320-266-1232 - Cell
fitzbikes@gmail.com

See you Wednesday!!

MMCC

Monday, August 3, 2015

Family/Youth Group Ride August 6th @ the North Loop

The Mid MN Cycling Club will be holding another group mountain bike ride next Thursday Aug. 6th at 5:30pm.  Meet at the trail head of the North loop/Jail Trail and we will split into groups to accommodate all ability levels.

If you or your son/daughter are planning on racing this year and can't make the group ride let me know and I will get you information on the jerseys.  

The following week we will start regular practice.  

If you have any questions regarding the event please touch base with Mike.

Thanks,

Mike Rathlisberger
St. Cloud Area MTB Team
320-251-2844 - Work
320-266-1232 - Cell
fitzbikes@gmail.com

Monday, July 13, 2015

Mowing at Plum Creek 7/15/15 @ 5:30 p.m.

We will be mowing at the Plum Creek/River Bluff Trails on Wednesday (7/15/15) at 5:30 p.m.

Wear long sleeves and pants.

If we have a big crew it'll take less than an hour.

Cold beverages will be provided!

Hope to see you all there!

MMCC

Thursday, July 2, 2015

NEW Bridge and Youth/Family MTB ride

Monday July 6th
We will be building a NEW bridge and fixing some old ones Monday night at the North Loop.  Meet up at the Trail head at 5:30 p.m.  Bring drills with Phillips head drill bits if you have them. 

Thursday July 9th
A FUN evening of riding the trails at the North Loop geared towards young riders and their families in the St. Cloud area.  All ages and all abilities welcome!  This is a MMCC sponsored event so please come and join us.  If you are a HS student and interested in the HS MTB Race Team, Thursday is the night to come out and ride with other team riders and get to know more about the team.  There will be food, skills competitions and some new features in the parking lot!

Hope to see you all out there!

Have a safe holiday weekend!

MMCC

Friday, June 19, 2015

Youth/Family MTB Ride and Trail Work

Trail Work
We will be conducting trail work on the North Loop on Wednesday June 24 at 5:30 p.m..

It would be great to get a big group of helpers to finish up the mowing and general trail maintenance.

Youth/Family and St. Cloud HS MTB Team Group Ride
Come join us on Thursday July 9th at 5:30 p.m. for a night of fun night of riding on the North Loop trails.  This ride is geared towards HS and other Junior riders. We will split up in groups and ride the trails.  All ages and abilities are welcome.  You must wear a helmet!  Come join the MMCC
and meet other riders in our growing cycling community!!

For more information on the St. Cloud HS MTB Team go to our FB page

Happy Trails!

MMCC

Monday, June 15, 2015

Trail work, Women's MTB ride and HS MTB racing

A quick reminder of some MMCC activities this week!

Monday June 15: Trail Work at the North Loop @ 5:30

  • Mowing and Trail Sign assembly and placement

Tuesday June 16: Women's MTB ride at the North Loop @ 5:30
  • All abilities welcome!  Come get out on the dirt with other local ladies!

Wednesday June 17: HS MTB Informational Meeting @ Fitzharris Bike and Sport @ 8:00 p.m.

Last but not least!  Get your 2015 Membership form filled out and to one of your LOCALLY owned bike shops to pick up your new sweet flat billed cap!  Your $20 goes right back into the trails: new bridges, new trail signs, gas and equipment repair.  It all adds up.

Thank you and we hope to see you all out at one if not all of our upcoming events!

MMCC

Friday, June 12, 2015

Trail work at the North Loop 6/15/15

We will be conducting trail work on the North Loop trail system on Monday June 15 @ 5:30 p.m.

Placing signs and mowing are top priorities.

The "Spring Loop" is open and with the next few day's looking dry it's hopeful the whole system will get opened. 

COLD Beverages will be available after trail work.

Dress in long pants and long sleeves

Hope to see you all out there!

MMCC

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

2015 Membership Drive is Underway!

Howdy Folks!

The 2015 Membership Drive is on!  Stop into Revolution Cycle and Ski or Fitzharris Bike and Sport and fill out your membership form and pick up your sweet MMCC Trail Crew Flat Bill Cap!  All the proceeds from the Membership Drive go straight back to the trails!  Please share with your riding buddies! 

Trail work on Saturday June 6, 9:00 a.m. at the North Loop.  We will be replacing the long bridge that was removed today.  Meet up at the trail head at 9:00 a.m.  Be dressed to work in a wet environment.

Help the trails in Duluth and "Vote Duluth"!  It only takes a few seconds!  Bell Helmet's is awarding $100,000 to the winner!  Get after it!

St. Cloud HS Mountain Bike Team; if you have not followed the group on Facebook make sure you do and fill out the survey as well! 

That's it!  Hope to see you all on Saturday morning! 

MMCC


 

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Lumber Donation By Lumber One of Avon

http://www.lumber-one.com/
Thank you for the lumber donation Ted Schmid of Lumber One!
#1 building center and supporter of cycling in Midwest!

Monday, June 1, 2015

Rogo's Return Bridge Repair schedule

The North Loop's bridges will be getting much needed love these next few weeks. We will be starting with the long 60ft bridge on Rogo's Return this Wednesday morning at 9:30 p.m.

Here is the time line (might be adjusted so stay tuned):

Wednesday 6/3/15:9:30 a.m.- Bring gloves, hammers and drills w/ Phillips drill heads

Thursday-Friday:
Get materials to the building location

Saturday 6/6/15 :9:00 a.m. Construct the NEW Bridge!!! Bring gloves and drills.
It would be great to have a big crew on Saturday to get this 60 ft section completed!

Cold water and energy drink will be provided.

Be dressed to work in a wet environment.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing many of you out there!

Saturday, May 30, 2015

St. Cloud High School Mountain Biking

Hello Everyone!

Please take a moment to check out the NEW Facebook page for the St. Cloud High School Mountain Bike Team.  Fill out the quick survey so we can get a feel for the interest in the area.  Share with friends who might want to participate and be involved.  Middle Schooler's are allowed to race as well.

Thanks to all who have gotten this off the ground!  Exciting times for youth cycling in St. Cloud!

MMCC

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Trail update and Reminder of Trail Work Wednesday May 27th- Plum Creek

Trails are WET!  Therefore CLOSED!  Please stay OFF of them for a day or two so they can dry out!

Weather looks to be good the next two days so Trail work for Wednesday night is still a go!

Plum Creek
May 27th
5:30 p.m.

Meet at the White Gate.

If you have a post hole digger please bring along.  We are moving the trail head sign to the new entrance.

Refreshments will be provided after trail work

Hope to see you all there!

Friday, May 15, 2015

Plum Creek Trail work Wed May 27th, 5:30 p.m.


The trails are WET!  Probably best to stay off of them for a few days till they dry out.  Spread the word!

Trail work next Wednesday, May 27th at Plum Creek 5:30 p.m.  Mowing is top priority as well as cutting back some brush growth.  Looking to also move the trail head sign to the new trail entrance so if you have a post hole digger bring it with!

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Friedrich Park Planning Meeting Thursday May 7th at City Hall, 7 p.m.

The City of St. Cloud is having a planning meeting for the newly acquired Friedrich Park. 7:00 pm at City Hall on Thursday the 7th. Our hope would be to get mountain biking allowed. With its proximity to the North Loop at connecting trail is not out of the question. This would be huge for St. Cloud mountain biking. Please come show your support!