MMCC Rust Shaker

[cmussell622]

Registration will begin on Saturday, February 18th for the 3rd Annual Rust Shaker. Approximately 1.25 miles of new trail has been added and will be ready for the race! Come out and join us, and get a step up on your racing season! Visit bikereg.com to register or http://www.midmich.edu/rustshaker for more information.

[jbrow1]

Fun race, hoping to make it this year with my Dad again. So is it about a 15 mile loop now? Just curious.

[Jeff_Adamcik]

The one lap will be around 15 miles and the two laps will be about 27 miles. Starting at the overhang we'll head down the road and turn onto the shorter loop, hit that, then some riding around the school and then the whole loop clockwise. The new section adds some climbing and more opportunities for the spectators to watch. Good Stuff

[jbrow1]

Thanks Jeff, sounds great. Going to have to get my Dad training a bit this year, thought I was going to have to fetch him out of there last year!

[FliesOnly]

The one lap will be around 15 miles and the two laps will be about 27 miles. Starting at the overhang we'll head down the road and turn onto the shorter loop, hit that, then some riding around the school and then the whole loop clockwise. The new section adds some climbing and more opportunities for the spectators to watch. Good Stuff

Am I correct in assuming that the new stuff is part of the "riding around the school", as opposed to single track in the woods? You are correct though, t will be nice for spectators to get to see a bit more of the race. Since the Sweat Shaker is now part of the CPS, are you anticipating more riders for this race? By the way, I love this race and think the trail is an extremely enjoyable ride.

[shoffman]

The one lap will be around 15 miles and the two laps will be about 27 miles. Starting at the overhang we'll head down the road and turn onto the shorter loop, hit that, then some riding around the school and then the whole loop clockwise. The new section adds some climbing and more opportunities for the spectators to watch. Good Stuff

Am I correct in assuming that the new stuff is part of the "riding around the school", as opposed to single track in the woods? You are correct though, t will be nice for spectators to get to see a bit more of the race. Since the Sweat Shaker is now part of the CPS, are you anticipating more riders for this race? By the way, I love this race and think the trail is an extremely enjoyable ride.

The "new stuff" is 1.5 miles of additional singletrack that was put in late last year, and it rocks. It is located close to the tennis courts behind the school, so it will be easily accessible for spectators. It may be the best section of singletrack on the course - fast and flowy with lots of climbs and descents.

[FliesOnly]

The "new stuff" is 1.5 miles of additional singletrack that was put in late last year, and it rocks. It is located close to the tennis courts behind the school, so it will be easily accessible for spectators. It may be the best section of singletrack on the course - fast and flowy with lots of climbs and descents.

Wow...I'm excited to see this new section...but am having a hard time picturing where the tennis courts are located. Is this new stuff in that small section after you cross the road and before you come out into the parking lot (basically the south west corner)? Or is it located over on the main, longer section of the trail where you would start if going clockwise? I assume it was added sometime after the Sweat Shaker race? I didn't make it up there late season last year, so now I am excited to get up there this Spring to see this new singetrack. Is this new piece an offshoot of the original trail you can ride as "optional", or did you guys re-do the trail such that this new section cannot be avoided?

[Overdrive]

Updated link to the 2012 registration page:
http://www.bikereg.com/Net/15636

[shoffman]

The "new stuff" is 1.5 miles of additional singletrack that was put in late last year, and it rocks. It is located close to the tennis courts behind the school, so it will be easily accessible for spectators. It may be the best section of singletrack on the course - fast and flowy with lots of climbs and descents.

Wow...I'm excited to see this new section...but am having a hard time picturing where the tennis courts are located. Is this new stuff in that small section after you cross the road and before you come out into the parking lot (basically the south west corner)? Or is it located over on the main, longer section of the trail where you would start if going clockwise? I assume it was added sometime after the Sweat Shaker race? I didn't make it up there late season last year, so now I am excited to get up there this Spring to see this new singetrack. Is this new piece an offshoot of the original trail you can ride as "optional", or did you guys re-do the trail such that this new section cannot be avoided?

Yes, it's in the section after you cross the road before coming into the parking lot. That section was 1.5 miles long... it's now a 3 mile section. It was added in late September.

[jlrotax583]

THURSDAY(Tomorrow!!!) is last day for preRegistering so get on it!!! Best way to kick off your racing season is with the best deal in MTB racing at MMCC.
$20 to race with food and giveaways IS the best deal in Michigan MTB Racing!
If saturday opens up for you after thursday, come on and register day of, $30 day of registration is the second best deal in Mich MTB racing.
This course is some of the fastest/flowing singletrack around!!! You won't be disapponted!
http://www.bikereg.com/Net/15636

-JL

[yamaha13]

Raced this race last year. I hope more people attend this years race because once they ride here people are going to be asking why wasn't this part of The CPS series sooner? Awesome course and great swag!

[FliesOnly]

Raced this race last year. I hope more people attend this years race because once they ride here people are going to be asking why wasn't this part of The CPS series sooner? Awesome course and great swag!

I could be wrong, but I do not believe that the Rust Shaker is part of the series. As I understand it, the Sweat Shaker (run on the same trail but in the opposite direction), which is held in late June is part of the series, but not the race this Saturday. Still, it is a very enjoyable race and I hope we get a few more racers this year nonetheless.

[yamaha13]

That is correct I was just saying.......

[jbrow1]

Fantastic race today. Love the trails, the people, and the beautiful weather we had today. Thanks to all that put this race on, and everyone who showed up and made it such a fun time.

[chrismaltby]

Thanks Jeff. Fun stuff.