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Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem XC this Saturday July 7! Print E-mail
Written by Ryan Feagan   
Monday, 02 July 2007

The 2007 Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Series continues this Saturday, July 7, with the Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem XC.  Held at Lake Manawa State Park, just over the river in Council Bluffs, IA-- host club Omaha Velo (River City Hockey & Bike) promises great fun on one of the metro areas most popular courses. 

Lake Manawa State Park features nearly 7 miles of mostly flat, fast, winding singletrack over small berms and through tight trees.  The course is a favorite amongst both seasoned veterans and first time riders.  After severe damage from flooding in early May Trails Have Our Respect volunteers have spent countless hours to make sure this course is back in top shape for racing-- come out and experience their fine work first hand. 

Beginner riders start at 10am (1 lap), with Sport/Singlespeed (3 laps)/Expert (4laps) races starting at noon.  Questions?  Contact Ted at ted@rivercityhockeyshop.com or call Ted's shop at 402-614-9970.  Click link to read more or download the race bible here.

DAY OF RACE SCHEDULE FOR XC EVENTS: 

10:00am (Estimated race time: 30-40 min.)

  1. Beginner Men “Open”
  2. Beginner Men Masters 35+
  3. Beginner Men Masters 45+
  4. Beginner Men Clydesdale (200lbs. +) “Open”
  5. Beginner Women “Open”
  6. Junior Men 16-18
  7. Junior Men 13-15
  8. Junior Men 12 & under (children under the age of 10 can compete in the “Kids Race”)
  9. Junior Women 16-18
  10. Junior Women 13-15
  11. Junior Women 12 & under (children under the age of 10 can compete in the “Kids Race”)
 

11:20am Kids Race (under ten yrs old, parent/guardian must be present & sign waiver) 

12:00pm All Sport & Expert Fields

  1. Sport Men “Open”
  2. Sport Men Masters 35+
  3. Sport Men Masters 45+
  4. Sport Women “Open”
  5. Sport Men Clydesdale (200lbs.+) “Open”
  6. Singlespeed “Open”

(Expert fields will be released before sport fields.)

  1. Pro/Semi-Pro “Open”
  2. Expert Men “Open”
  3. Expert Men Masters 35+
  4. Expert Women “Open”
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:On-site registration will be available at all events in the 2007 Psycowpath MTB events with the following guidelines:
    1. Riders must present a current annual NORBA license at registration.  Annual licenses may be purchased on-site for $60. If you have questions regarding NORBA licensing, visit www.usacycling.org.
    2. One-day licenses will be available on-site for $10. Expert riders are not eligible to purchase one-day licenses. Expert downgrades to SPORT, or Sport downgrades to beginner will not be allowed!
    3. Registration opens at 8:15am and closes 15 minutes before each event.
 XC EVENT ENTRY FEES*:Expert categories                                  $25Singlespeed                                         $23Sport categories                                               $23Beginner categories                              $20Junior categories                                  $15If you are a first time racer, please mention so at time of registration.  All first time racers will be recognized at the finish!MARATHON EVENT ENTRY FEE* is $25 per person. *entry fee does not include license fee, if necessary. PRIZE LIST for XC Events:Pro/Semi-Pro/Expert Men (Open)                                  $125/$100/$75/$50/$25Pro/Semi-Pro/Expert Men Masters 35+                          $50/$35/$25Pro/Semi-Pro/Expert Women (Open)                             $50/$35/$25Singlespeed                                         Medals (3 deep), merchandise and/or gift certificates                                          Sport classes                                        Medals (3 deep), merchandise and/or gift certificatesClydedales classes                               Medals (3 deep), merchandise and/or gift certificatesBeginner classes                                  Medals (3 deep), merchandise and/or gift certificates

Junior classes                                       Medals (3 deep), merchandise and/or gift certificate

 

THE COURSE:  Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem is on a flat seven mile course that sits on the very south-west edge of Manawa State Park. But don't let flat fool you. It boasts over seven miles of twisty, windy, and gnarly single track. There are many log crossings that will test the most technical riders. Luckily, most have a bail-out route. Once racers are up to maximum speed, their forearms will burn because this course dodges left and right between trees, logs and bushes with only a few hundred feet of straight-away double track. Views of the Missouri River are frequent at the start of the course and the breeze can't be beat!  Race loop is approx 7mi for all levels. 

THE VENUE:  Manawa State Park has a lot to offer. Besides the incredible 7+ miles of single track imbedded in it's woods nearest the Missouri River, the park is mostly known for Lake Manawa, a 772 acre oxbow lake with a maximum depth of only 10 feet. The lake offers a sandy beach, shore-line fishing, boat dock, picnic areas and more. Sailboats and jet skis are common sights on any sunny day. A paved biking path meanders around the lake, perfect for the whole family. Riverbank access to the Missouri River is also available at the west end of the race venue parking lot. Over-night camping is available with modern facilites and electric hook-up. Port-a-johns will be on site and there is no running water at the race venue. 

Directions: From I-80 take the Lake Manawa Exit #3 in Council Bluffs, IA. Follow HWY 92 south to the park entrance and turn right. Follow the road for about two miles. Just after the road veers eastward look for race signs. Take the first right and follow it to the race venue's parking lot. From I-29 take Exit 47. Follow HWY 275 east until it intersects with HWY 92. Take a left, heading south on HWY 92. Use the above-listed directions to get to the race venue. 

Last Updated ( Sunday, 08 July 2007 )
 
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