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3/31/2008 — Erik's Riders Club 08 - Full Ride Schedule now available

Erik's Weekly Club Rides are here!

Get ready to join in with other cyclists looking for a fun and exciting way to enjoy the local trails and rolling roads of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Every summer, Erik’s Bike Shop offers a variety of weekly rides for Road, Off-Road and Triathlon Training. Plus, there will be rides at different skill and speed levels, which means there are rides for everyone!

Choose either our Free or Premium Membership and a great deal for our renewing members too. For more details, stop into any one of Erik's location.

Erik's Weekly Club Rides take place from May to August.

Click on the link below for our Full Ride Calendar!

5/11/2008 — Erik's Spring Cup

MNSCS RACE #1

Erik's Spring Cup at Salem Hills, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Sun. May 11, 2008. First race at 9:00am

All race proceeds from Erik's Spring Cup go to MN Off-Road Cyclists (MORC).

Online Registration is open at Active.com! Click on the link below to register online - deadline to register online is Thurs. May 8. But, you can register on the day of the race too.

Back again for 2008 - this course is built to test your speed and endurance. A fast and fun race for all skill levels.

Put your mountain bike racing skills to the test. It is the first race of the MN State Championship Series (MNSCS)

Be prepared for action, fun and one great race.

Big News: Cannondale Demo truck is back again, but it is a bigger truck - so more bikes! Stop by and check out the sweet bikes from Cannondale.

Brought to you by MN Off-Road Cyclists (MORC) and Erik's Bike Shop.

For more details on the race, go to the MN State Championship Series website, MNSCS.com.

5/13/2008 — Isthmus Bike to Work Breakfast Day

Isthmus Bike to Work Breakfast Day

Meet Erik the Bikeman!
7:00 am - 9:00am, stop by at the top of King Street, near the Isthmus office for free food and safety inspections.

Breakfast from various local merchants and safety inspections from Erik's Bike Shop - what could be better. Stop by for coupons, coffee, food and a free bike safety inspection.

5/14/2008 — Twin Cities Bike to Work Day - Commute with Erik the Bikeman

Join up with your friends, neighbors, and colleagues on Wednesday, May 14 for Twin Cities Bike Walk to Work Day, an event encouraging commuters to celebrate biking and walking in the Twin Cities.

Metro-wide activities will include free breakfast locations, downtown celebrations, workplace team competitions, and commuter convoys.

Erik the Bikeman will be helping out by leading a convoy at 6:30am from our St. Louis Park store to Downtown Rice Park in St. Paul.Join Erik along the way and make it a convoy! Click on "View More" for a map of the route.

Also, find Erik's mechanics at both Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul locations for free safety inspections for commuters.

Bike Walk to Work Day is a part of Twin Cities Bike Walk Week, a week long celebration from May 12 to 18. For more information on Bike Walk Week and registration, please visit www.bikewalkweek.org.

5/18/2008 — Land Between the Lakes Triathlon

The Land Between the Lakes Triathlon will begin with a .25 mile open water swim in Fountain Lake. Participants will then transition to a 19.8 mile bike through Albert Lea area country side, fairly flat with some rolling hills, mostly on newly paved roads. Racers will then transition for a 4.2 mile run along scenic Edgewater Park and Fountain Lake, fairly flat and fast course with minimal traffic.

5/19/2008 — Park Tool School - New Dates Added

Park Tool Bike Maintenance and Repair Classes from Erik's Bike Shop

NOVICE CLINIC (6 HOURS) $89.99 - includes Park Tool's newly updated "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair", a $24.99 value.

Next available Novice Class: Mon. and Tues. May 19 & 20 (2 day class), 2008

Click on the link below: "View More" for a schedule of classes in June, July and August 2008 and information on how to register.

Questions, send an email to Brad, the instructor.

6/1/2008 — Buffalo Triathlon

The Buffalo Triathlon will begin and end at Sturges Park. Participants will swim in the fresh waters of Buffalo Lake, bike past up to nine other lakes through the rolling farmland of Wright County and will finish with a run along the shores of Buffalo Lake.

The Sprint Race Course will include: .25 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run.

The Olympic Race Course will include: 1.5k (.9mile) Swim, 40k (24.8 mile) Bike, 10k (6.2 mile) Run.

1st Annual Aquathon added to the 2008 Buffalo Triathlon.

New for 2008, there will be an Aquathon offered in addition to the traditional swim/bike/run courses. Participants in the Aquathon will run 3.1 miles, swim 1/4 mile, then run 3.1 miles along the sprint course of the triathlon. Designed for those without a bike, those who are unable to complete necessary bike training early in the season, or for those who simple prefer to only run and swim, the Aquathon is open to all age groups eligible for the triathlon. In between runs, participants cool down and recover their legs for a great cross-training event without worries of mechanical bike issues. Waves for the Aquathon will start immediately after the Sprint course triathletes enter the water. There will be separate prizes awarded to Aquathlon winners.

Registration is online at www.midwestevents.com under the Buffalo Triathlon.

6/8/2008 — Afton Avalanche

MNSCS Race #2

Afton Avalanche, Afton MN

Sun. June 8, 2008. First race at 9:30 a.m.

The Afton Alps cross-country course covers a six-mile loop, overlooking the beautiful St. Croix River Valley. These trails offer some of the best single track in the Twin Cities area, along with some of the great descents and climbs.

Contact Information:
Greg Blasko
greg@mnscs.com

6/8/2008 — Larkin Hoffman MS 150 Bike Ride

The 29th annual Bike MS: Larkin Hoffman 150 Ride will take place June 6 to 8, 2008.

Saturday’s ride will take cyclists from Proctor near Duluth to Grand Casino Hinckley on the beautiful Willard Munger State Trail. Sunday’s ride will feature the Sunrise Prairie Trail to the finish line at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

This event is fully supported and provides participants with all the necessary amenities and more. Participants receive motor coach transportation from the National Sports Center in Blaine to Proctor High School near Duluth on Friday or on Sunday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided both Saturday and Sunday, and fully stocked rest stops are planned every 10 to 15 miles to offer water, energy drink, fruit and an assortment of snacks.

Kick back, relax and have fun with the awesome entertainment each evening and don’t worry about a thing during your ride; the safety volunteers, support vans and bike mechanics have everything covered.

Participants can enjoy this event individually or with a team. Teams are made up of four or more riders who can be you and your friends, family, company, school, church or organization. Funds raised support MS research and help enable the many programs offered by the MS Society for people affected by multiple sclerosis.

The Bike MS: Larkin Hoffman 150 Ride is much more than a cycling event. It is an event through which we are able to change lives and help thousands of people who have MS. Until a cure is found, we will continue the fight against MS — one mile at a time.

6/14/2008 — Horribly Hilly Hundreds

The Horribly Hilly Hundreds Challenge Ride delivers on its promise, weaving in and out of valleys untouched by the glacial activity that left most of the upper Midwest flat. Two challenging options await the cycling enthusiast; 100 kilometers and 200 kilometers, each with total elevation gains that make your heart race and your legs cry - uncle.

Set in Southwest Wisconsin, the route starts in the charming village of Blue Mounds, in an area of strong Norwegian heritage (Biking like a Viking!). It makes its way west towards Barneveld, deceptively easy at first, until it climbs 600 ft on Mounds Park Rd, coming oh so close to the finish line -- a line that you won't see for some time later. The ride winds back through the village of Blue Mounds and heads north to continue the fun. The course is hilly, horribly hilly, and manages to find every famous climb in the area: Barlow Road; Pinnacle Road; and finally, the last 3.5 miles and 900 ft up tortuous Mounds Park Road, into the park and all the way to the top of the Mound (just to mention three of the more than 40 significant climbs).

6/14/2008 — Liberty Triathlon

Located just 20 miles west of downtown Minneapolis, the Baker Park Reserve and Lake Independence provide a beautiful backdrop for a great day of racing and spectating. Whether you are a newbie looking to step it up to a longer distance event or a seasoned triathlete looking for an early season half to prime you for an upcoming Ironman, the Liberty Tri is for you! Both courses are USAT sanctioned and are sure to provide you with a safe, fun, and challenging race.

Both the Liberty Triathlon Olympic and Long Course distance events are USAT Sanctioned Events. All USAT rules and regulations will be enforced. The bike course will be both marshalled and policed, but the roads will remain open to local car traffic during the event. All cyclists must observe all Minnesota Traffic Laws and wear a certified SNELL or ANSI hard-shelled helmet while on the bike at all times. The race will be timed by Pickle Events using ChampionChip Timing Technology and the Long Course distance will be a part of the Tri Minnesota Series. You do not need to do anything but register for the race in order to be eligible for series points.

6/21/2008 — Breast Cancer Ride

Join us on June 21-22, 2008 on Minnesota's first annual two-day fundraising bicycle event to support those living with breast cancer. RiDE ON so that those fighting breast cancer in our community can LiVE ON. All proceeds benefit open Arms of Minnesota, a non-profit organization that for 21 years has prepared and delivered free, nutritious meals to those affected with many diseases, including people living with breast cancer, their caregivers and dependant children. Visit www.breastcancerride.org or call 651-209-8387 for more information.

6/21/2008 — Lake Minnetonka Triathlon

Back for 2008 - Lake Minnetonka Triathlon on Excelsior Bay.

Swim: This unique 1/2 mile swim goes along the shore of Lake Minnetonka (not an out and back swim) so that spectators can view the entire swim from the hillside above. Water temperature at this time is typically a comfortable 70-78 degrees, however wetsuits are legal.

Bike: The 15 mile (out and back) ride is mostly flat with some rolling hills and goes through Carver County. All cyclists must observe MN traffic laws. ANSI or SNELL approved hard-shelled helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited.

Run: 3 miles along the shores of Lake Minnetonka on the Three Rivers Park light rail trail. The trail is very flat and made of hard pack clay.

6/22/2008 — Dirt Spanker Classic

MNSCS Race #3

Dirt Spanker Classic, Mont Du Lac Ski Area, Duluth, MN

Sun. June 22, 2008. First race at 9:30 a.m.

Dirt Spanker has been labeled one of the top race courses in the Midwest. With a five-mile loop that consists of leg burning climbs, screaming descents and rolling singletrack, it challenges every rider. This course offerss something for everyone, from the first time rider to the seasoned veteran. Brought to you by Cyclists of Gitchee-Gumee (COGGS).

Contact Information:
Ross Fraboni
dirtspanker@coggs.com

6/22/2008 — North Mankato Triathlon

The North Mankato Fun Days Triathlon will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2008 as the kick-off event for North Mankato's Fun Days.

This will be the 10th year for the North Mankato Triathlon! The race will be held at Hiniker Pond Park, just off HWY 169 near Perkins & The Best Western Hotel in North Mankato. The distances for the North Mankato Triathlon are 1/4 mile swim, 13 mile bike and a 4 mile run. The race can be done as an individual or as a 3-person relay.

6/29/2008 — Bluff Riders Charge

MNSCS Race #4

Bluff Riders Charge

Sun. June 29, 2008. First race at 9:30 a.m.

The course starts with a nice warm-up climb to the top of the ski area. Once on top, all racers make a large traverse along the front of the ski area. The course has a good balance of climbs, descents and technical sections with switchbacks. The approximate vertical gain per lap is 500 feet -- no one will be disappointed with this course!

Contact Information:
Mike Busch
mike@spokebikes.com

6/29/2008 — RochesterFest Triathlon

The 1st Annual RochesterFest Triathlon will feature Olympic (1.5km Swim, 40km Bike, 10km Run) and Sprint (400me Swim, 16km Bike, 5km Run) distance races. The swim will take place in Foster Arend Lake, a man-made lake in NW Rochester. The Olympic distance swim will consist of a two loops while the Sprint distance swim will feature a one-loop course. The out and back bike course will take athletes North from Foster Arend Park to the city of Oronoco. The course has a few hills and the surface is very smooth on newer blacktop. The out and back run course will take athletes from T2 on the flat and scenic Rochester City Bike Paved Bike Trail towards downtown Rochester.

Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each division.

7/13/2008 — Graniteman Triathlon

Graniteman Triathlon takes place just 5 minutes south of St. Cloud, MN in Rockville, MN. Details for the courses: Swim: 1/3 mile swim in Pleasant Lake. Bike: 15 miles through rural, well-marked roads with beautiful scenery of rolling hills and fields. All cyclists must observe MN traffic laws. ANSI or SNELL approved hard-shelled helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited. Run: 3.1 miles down Pleasant Lake Road. Race will finish in City Park.

7/13/2008 — Tour of Saints

The 28th annual Tour of Saints bike ride is a heavenly little ride of 35 and 50 miles. Each summer from 200 cities across Minnesota, cyclists gather in St. Joseph, Minnesota to pedal quiet byways, sweat over challenging hills, relish the summer-rich morning and savor fresh treats along the way. At 31 miles, riders choose the short course to the finish for a 35-mile day or follow the 50-mile course. Become a part of the tradition. Make this the year you ride Tour of Saints.

7/20/2008 — Memorial Classic

MNSCS Race #5

Memorial Classic, Memorial Park in Red Wing, MN

Sun. July 20, 2008. First race at 9:30 a.m.

This premier mountain bike-racing event is held each July and is part of the Minnesota State Championship Series; a welcome is extended to mountain bikers of all experience levels. Rolling double-track and rocking single-track makes this one of the best party courses around.

Contact Information:
Chris Gustafson
chrisgustafson@charter.net

7/20/2008 — Minnesota Red Ribbon Ride

Join the 6th Annual Red Ribbon ride -- a four day, nearly 300 mile bike ride where you will travel with hundreds of other riders and crew members through beautiful southern Minnesota. If you are a new rider, you will be supported with a rider coach to help with fundraising and training. On the Red Ribbon Ride, you are never alone! Course routes are still be developed, but one thing is for sure -- it is both challenging and rewarding!

7/27/2008 — Powder Monkey

MNSCS Race #6

Powder Monkey at Spirit Mountain, Duluth, MN.

Sun. July 27, 2008. First race at 9:30 a.m.

Racers that make the trip up to Duluth for the Powder Monkey MTB Race will be treated to one wild ride. The racecourse will offer you a 4-6 mile loop with everything from lung searing climbs to white knuckled descents, along with the best singletrack in the state. This course will truly challenge every mountain biker that dares to take on the Monkey.

Contact Information:
Bill Howard
powdermonkey@coggs.com

8/9/2008 — Northwoods Triathlon

The 6th Annual Northwoods Triathlon supports the health and wellness of the surrounding community’s residents. In addition, the Northwoods Triathlon is part of the TriMinnesota Racing Series.

Course Description:
Swim: 1/4 mile swim begins and ends at the city beach located on Lake Belle Taine.
Bike: 14 mile ride on paved roads through scenic countryside. Limited traffic control.
Run: 5K run on a fast, out-and-back course on the beautiful paved Heartland Trail.

8/10/2008 — Welch MTB Jam

MNSCS Race #7

Welch MTB Jam, Welch Village in Welch, MN.

Sun. August 20, 2008. First race at 9:30 a.m.

The Welch Village Mountain Bike racecourse is home to previous NORBA National events. Racers always seem to enjoy the great variety of double track, single track, cruising meadows, downhills and climbing.

Contact Information:
Scott Finne
sfinne@ipsity.com

8/16/2008 — Young Life Triathlon

The Long Course is Olympic length, and consists of a 1 1/2 kilometer swim in Little Detroit Lake, a 40-kilometer bike ride through the beautiful (and hilly!) Minnesota Lakes Country, and a 10-kilometer run out to Dutton Locks Park and back via the scenic Pelican River trail.

The Sprint Course will include a 1/3-mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run on parts of the same course as the Olympic course. This is a great introductory course for those new to the sport or not ready for the more challenging race.

8/24/2008 — Lakes Country Triathlon

The city of Baxter, MN invites you to take part in this exciting triathlon.

The race begins with a 1/2 mile swim in Whipple Lake (known for its calm waters), then switches to a 17-mile bike through the rolling hills surrounding the Baxter/Brainerd Lakes area, and ends with a very flat 3.8 mile run through a quiet residential area. The Lakes Country Triathlon is a great race, be it your first or fiftieth!

This event will be times by Pickle Events using Championchip Technology and is part of the Minnesota Tri-Series.

8/30/2008 — Laddies Loppet Stage Race

MNSCS Race #9

Laddies Loppet Stage Race in Maplelag Resort, Callaway, MN

Sat. August 30 and Sun. August 31, 2008.

A mountain bike stage race held every Labor Day weekend at Maplelag Resort. This is a great event for the whole family with races and age categories for every type of rider. Racing action begins on Saturday with a time trial. On Sunday, the main event will be the cross-country mountain bike race.

Contact Information:
Jay Richards
jrichards@arvig.net

9/20/2008 — Single-Track Escape

MNSCS Race #10

Single-Track Escape at Minnesota Correctional Facility, St. Cloud, MN.

Sat. Sept. 20, 2008.

The all-new Single-Track Escape was designed to challenge not only the expert riders, but the newcomers as well. Get ready for a challenging mix of fluid single-track with open areas to pass. The course wraps around the west side of the prison and will include a couple medium switch back climbs, unique bridge crossings, and some sections of lightning fast single-track where you weave in and out of the trees. Every racer is sure to be pleased when they take on the Single-Track Escape.

Contact Information:
Kyia Malenkovich and Phil Rogosheske
rogo@astound.net

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