TEAM TENTS: READ THIS
No tent stakes are allowed at this venue. Make sure to bring weights instead to secure your tents. We suggest 5-gallon pails filled with rocks or sand as an alternative.
Date
September 16–17, 2023
Race Location
Parking
Parking will be available on-street on one side only (obey no parking signs) and in the signed/designated area in the Emerson Parking lot directly across the street (see diagram). Accessible parking spots will be available in marked spaces on the street. Absolutely no parking on the grass.
Infield Map
Race Day Schedule
Middle school (6th–8th grade) boys and girls race on Saturday. High school (Freshman, JV2, JV3, and Varsity) boys and girls race on Sunday.
Call-Ups
Call-ups were developed based on previous year race results. Category adjustments were included, where appropriate (Example: JV3 racer advanced to Varsity, adjustment made to first race value). New racers are placed behind racers with race history. New racers were randomized among new racers. This is the same process from the 2022 season. (NOTE: updated call-ups affect high school riders only)
High School Call-Ups (posted 09/14/23 at 5:15 PM)
Middle School Call-Ups (posted 09/14/23 at 5:15 PM)
Race Weekend FAQs
Visit our Race Weekend FAQs for information about registration, race plates, spectating, volunteering and more.
Race Course Description
This 3.25-mile, all-weather course winds around Quarry Lake in Shakopee. The trail is flat (130 ft of climbing per lap), fast and a good combination of woods and prairie riding. This venue also provides some of the best spectator viewing of any venue: from the infield you will be able to see the riders multiple times race around the course!
GPX File
Pre-ride the Course
Before the Friday of the race, the venue can be ridden at anytime. However, the race course requires riding backwards on public trail., so riders cannot ride the course as configured until Friday afternoon of race day weekend.
Race weekend pre-ride times:
In general, student-athletes with their coaches can pre-ride on race weekends once the course is set and marked.Hours for pre-ride are:
- Friday from 4:30 pm* – sunset; (start time may vary depending on course set, do not enter the course until it is announced and marked as open)
- Saturday from ~7:30 am – 11:00 am (last rider may enter course, all riders must be off the course by 11:30 am) and
- Saturday afternoon, after racing is concluded and the course is announced as open for pre-ride – sunset, and
- Sunday from 7:00 AM (last rider on course at 7:30 am, all riders must be off the course by 8:00 am).
Pre-ride hours may be adjusted based on weather, race delays, etc. Any changes will be communicated at the venue and through the Rained Out app.
Pre-ride rules:
Individual student-athletes cannot pre-ride without an MCA coach.
All individuals must have their valid 2023 number plate (student-athlete or coach) attached to their bike.
Pre-riding by non-MCA registered individuals is not allowed.
Teams are responsible for leading and managing the pre-ride of their team.
The registration trailer is not open the entire time that pre-ride is scheduled. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete or coach to remember their number plates for pre-ride.
As a courtesy to other races, do not pre-ride the race course if you are not scheduled to race that weekend, or pre-ride after your race (example: middle school pre-riding on Saturday evening).
Pre-ride is an opportunity to preview and understand the course, it should not be used to set a fast time or as an opportunity to race the course.
All pre-ride rules can be found in Chapter 7 of the MCA Sporting Regulations.
Camping
No camping is available at this venue.
Be Race Ready
Be prepared with a bike that is race-ready and have the appropriate tools on hand for tires (CO2 canister and/or hand pump, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube), chain (spare links, chain lube), and adjustments (multi-tool).
Special Notes
- Drones are prohibited at all MCA Events
- Be considerate of our venue and use the trash receptacles.
- Dogs on a leash are permitted in the infield. Owners are expected to maintain control of the dog at all times (including barking control) and to clean up after their pet. Primary concerns are the safety of the racers, team support, and spectators.
Concessions
Concessions will be available on site.
Results
You can view unofficial race results here during the race weekend: http://www.precisionrace.com/mca . Official results will be posted on our website once they have been validated.
Be Social
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Photos
Photos from the race will be available to purchase and download, typically 2-3 days following the race. The link to view photos will be posted on our Race Results, Photos & Videos page.