Race Organizer:

• Robert Helms - MooswaMeatGrinder@gmail.com

​​

Race Formats:

• Mass starts with Neutral Roll-Outs through Erickson.​

​

Driving Directions:

• Erickson is located on PTH 10, 90 kms north of Brandon, 20 kms south of RMNP.

​​

Registration:

• Online registration is encouraged, recommended and available at Zone4. (closes Thursday July 11th at 11:59pm)

• https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=35926

• If you do not have an MCA Race License there is a $20 Day Permit Fee that is paid online when you register.

• Choose which distance (40, 80, 160) you want to race in.

• Walk-up registrations will be accepted, but will cost will be $60, which covers registration fee and MCA Day Permit.

​​​​

Cost:

• For MCA licensed riders: All distances: $35 registration.

• Non-licensed riders must purchase a Day Permit ($20) in addition to the $35 registration fee.

• Walk-up Registrations (day of event): $60 (cash or EFT)

​​

Times:

160 km Race

• 7:00 Registration/Sign-In Opens

• 7:15 Call-Ups

• 7:30 Start

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all racers across PTH 10.

​​​​

80 km Race

• 10:15 Call-Ups

• 10:30 Start

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all racers across PTH 10.

​​​

40 km Ride

• 11:30 Registration/Sign-In Closes

• 11:45 Call-Ups

• 12:00 Start

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all riders through Erickson to the gravel start.

​​​

Categories:

• 40/80/160 km Male

• 40/80/160 km Female

​​

Awards:

• Prizes will be given to the top 3 finishers in each category once all races have finished.

• Prizing starts once registration exceeds 60 entries.

• Prizing amounts will be based upon total number of registrations - more registrations - more prizes! ​

​

Race Regulations:

• All racers bikes must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working brakes.

• All racers must wear a CSA approved helmet while riding on-course and off-course.

• Riders shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.

• A racer must act in a sporting manner at all times and shall permit any faster rider to overtake without obstructing.

• The organizer and/or officials retains the full right to refuse any rider from racing.

​

Navigation:

• A GPS device (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) is highly recommended.

• Course will be marked with Turn Arrows.

• Paper Maps or Turn-By-Turn Directions (strip maps) will not be provided.

• GPX for 40 km:

  • 40 km GPX

• GPX for 80 km:

  • 80 km GPX

• GPX for 160 km: 

  • 160 km GPX​​

 

​Parking:

​Parking is available on site at the Erickson Recreation Centre, 29 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Erickson MB R0J 0P0.

​

​Water & Supplies:

• Aid Stations will be setup on both the 160 km and 80 km courses

• No caching of water or supplies​ on the course is permitted.

• No outside assistance other than at the identified Aid Stations.

​​

Courtesy and Safety:

• This is not a closed course - the course is open and the public can access the course at any point.

• Keep your head up at all times.

• Be courteous to others.

• You are responsible for you!

​

Washrooms:

• Washrooms will be available at the Erickson Campground, next to the Recreation Centre.

​​

Wildlife:

• This is Bear Country.

• Do not be surprised if you encounter Black Bears.

• Despite what you think, they are more afraid of you than you are of them.

• Also expect to see Turkey Buzzards, Foxes, Hawks and Eagles.