City of Lakes Loppet, Saturday & Sunday February 6-7, 2010

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Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet

Saturday, February 5, 2011
Heats start: 12:00 noon
Finals start: 1:30 p.m.

Loppet Weekend kicks off with ice bike racing. Bikers will circle a short track of ice located on the lagoon between Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles.

 

Entry fee paid by: July 31 Nov. 30 Jan. 14 Feb. 2
Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet $14 $14 $16 $20

No race-day registration for the Penn Ice-Cycle Loppet.

Ice bike racing is an opportunity for winter commuters, cyclists pining for summer and anyone with a penchant for thrills to have some fun on a cold winter day. Heats of 8-15 riders circle a circuitous track in a criterium format. The top riders from each heat go on to the next round. The final lap determines which riders make it to the finals. The finals of the Ice Loppet will take place right before the Chuck & Don's Skijoring Loppet – meaning a great opportunity for spectating as well – see both the running of the dogs and the turning of the wheels in a single place.

Penn Ice Cycle Loppet Schedule:
(please show up early as this schedule is only approximate):

12:00 Beginner men heat 1 (15 min.)
12:20 Beginner men heat 2 (15 min.)
12:40 Inter. Men heat 1 (15 min.)
1:00 Inter. Men heat 2 (15 min.)
1:20 Beginner men final (15 min.)
1:40 Inter. Men final (20 min.)
2:00 Advanced men final (30 min.)
2:35 women's race (all cat.) (20 minutes)

Course map:

Parking:
Driving is discouraged.  Anyone who rides their bike to the event will receive VIP treatment, including a bike corral, heated tent, warm beverages, and more.  Public bus service is also available (plan your trip now).  For those who must drive, street parking is available on East and West Lake of the Isles Parkways and East and West Lake of the Isles Boulevards surrounding Lake of the Isles.  Please note, Knox Ave south and East Calhoun Parkway will not be open.  All cross streets from the Lagoon to the top of the mall will be closed due to the trail extending to the finish at the top of the mall.

Awards:
Cash prizes awarded to each of the top three Male finishers in the advanced category and the top three Female finishers: $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd and $25 for 3rd.