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Mountain Bike Season
The 2008 Midwest Cycling Collegiate
Conference (MWCCC) is about to host another season of good racing.
Races will be held this fall at various colleges around the Midwest,
with cross country, short track, dual slalom, and downhill races
throughout the season. There are classes for everyone, from beginners
to advanced, and for both ladies and men. You don't need any prior
experience to race with the Purdue Cycling Club, just a bike and the
will for fun! Come to one of our meetings for more information, or
email our Mountain Vice President, Andrew Shaw (ajshaw@purdue.edu). You
can also use the Purdue Cycling email list for more information.
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Classes
Here is info on the classing system the MWCCC uses, so you
have an idea of what class to race in:
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Men's A's
- Doesn't get
any harder than this in collegiate mountain biking. Serious, grueling,
and sharp skills describe this category. Most races range from
26-30miles . This isn't the place to start off for most people...
(26-30 mile races) |
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Men's
B's/Women's A's -
A good category that is fun and competitive, A step up from C's. It
provides a pretty good challenge for a lot of people. This category has
a fairly wide variety of skills as it has some sandbaggers, and some
people who just moved up from C's. Most races range from 14-21 miles .
A good place to be if training time is a factor. (16-21 mile races) |
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Men's
C's/Woman's B's - A great place
to start off if your skills are not the best, you don't' have much time
to ride, want to just ride your bike, and you don't have the most
endurance. Most races range from 7-10miles . A good place to start and
see if you'll like racing! (7-10 mile races) |
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Local Trails
The local trail
is located right next to campus and offers a good place to check out.
It is fairly short but is the best thing we have locally. Thanks to the
forestry department we are able to ride here provided we follow a few
rules. Make sure to check out the sign at the trail head for rules. We
do travel to race at more exotic locations! Feel free to check out the
trail! Helmets ARE required!
Locations:
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McCormick
Going west on State street away from campus,
turn right after Purdue West onto SR 526/McCormick Rd
Go up all the way up the hill and turn right onto Cherry Ln
About 1/4 mile on the right hand side is the trail head
This trail is a good place if you are a beginner and are looking for
either a place to learn some skills (hopping logs, some cornering, and
other skills). Feel free to email the cycling list if you want someone
to join you. There's usually a few people out there anyway during the
school year! If you're interested in going to ride some local trails
come to our meetings as we travel to better trails to ride during the
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Murdock
This trail is technical and slightly confusing if you don't know it
From the RSC:
Go north on Intramural/Martin Jischke Drive
Take a right on Stadium avenue
Take a right on Northwestern avenue
Go left on to Union Street
Go across the river on the Union Street Bridge
Take a right on 18th street in Lafayette
Go to the top of the hill and turn left towards the school
The trails are in the woods behind the school
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