Red Barn Cyclocross Classic

"Red Barn CX Becomes a Classic"

2009-11-01T19:01:00.000-08:00

If you were checking out bikethrow.com for some MN cycling news, you would have read this headline, "Red Barn CX Becomes a Classic." The 5th annual Red Barn CX was a great event and we're proud of the progress our event has made. With temps in the 30s and light snow falling, 180 riders made their way out to Red Barn. The conditions were wet, the course was challenging, and the racing intense.

Results can be found here!

Big thanks to everyone who helped make this event happen. Please support our great sponsors: County Cycles, Erickson Brothers Tree Farm, Wildwoods Campground and Wild Mountain, and Hammer Nutrition.

We'll be posting race reports as we find them or as they are sent to us (email them to erik.shana@gmail.com). Here's an initial list

Red Barn CX Becomes a Classic - Bikethrow.com

Skinny Ski.com - photo sets for Mens 4 and Womens1/2/3, M45+, and Single Speed

http://jimmerc.blogspot.com/2009/11/crossin-in-minnesota.html

http://kayakscott.blogspot.com/2009/10/red-barn-cx-classic.html

http://www.super-rookie.com/main/?p=1430

Parking

2009-10-30T08:36:00.001-07:00

There are two parking areas at Red Barn. One is near the start finish/registration area and the other is the overflow lot near the alternate entrance to Erickson Brothers Tree Farm. Space is very limited in the lot near start finish/registration and will fill up fast. Please consider using the overflow lot, especially if you are doing one of the later races. It is only a short walk to the registration area and other amenities.

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Please drive safely!

Press Release

2009-10-30T07:03:00.000-07:00

Contact: Erik Erickson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tel. (c) 763.742.6395
e-mail: erik.shana@gmail.com

CYCLOCROSS RACE RETURNS TO TAYLORS FALLS

The 5th annual Red Barn Cyclocross classic will be held this Saturday, October 31st at Erickson Brothers Tree Farm in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. The Red Barn Classic is expecting 225 participants and over 150 spectators.

With the wet weather and Red Barn’s challenging course, this year’s event will be tough. Racing starts at 10:00 a.m. and events range from 30 minutes to 60 minutes in duration. This year’s events also feature a free kid’s race. The elite women’s event begins at 11:30 and the elite men’s event begins at 1:45.

Red Barn also adds a unique way to celebrate Halloween with an annual costume contest. Many riders participate in costume for the duration of their event, adding a lot of fun for both racers and spectators alike.

The Red Barn Cyclocross Classic has become one of Minnesota’s most popular cyclocross events and is part of the Minnesota Cycling Federation’s Cyclocross Rider of the Year series. This event offers a great introduction to this unique and growing sport.

Cyclocross has been steadily growing in Minnesota and the USA and is a combination of cycling and running as riders must dismount and run with their bikes through sections of the course.

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For more information please contact Erik Erickson at 763.742.6395 or check out our event blog at http://redbarncx.blogspot.com

History in the making

2009-10-29T22:00:00.001-07:00

Some Red Barn History

Linda Sone is the only person to win back to back titles - in fact, she won 3 consecutive years (2005-07).

Doug Swanson is the only male to win two Red Barns (2005, 2007)

Aric Hareland is the only rider to place in the top 5 in three Red Barns. He was 2nd in both 2005 and 2007.

Dewey Dicky could become the first male to win back to back titles.

No one has won the costume contest twice.

Weather preparations

2009-10-29T09:17:00.000-07:00

The forecast for Saturday looks dry and sunny with a high around 45 degrees. Despite the good forecast, Red Barn is taking precautions to deal with the potential cold and wet conditions.

- Erickson Brothers Tree Farm will have their sales area open. Stop in to warm up in front of the wood stove, check out the trains and merchandise and have a hot cup of cider.

- Changing areas will be available for participants

- 10' x 10' tents will be set up around start finish area

- hoses will be available in the pit area and a non pit area for post race clean up if needed

- as always, free hot dogs to all participants! After running out last year, we've taken care to ensure that all racers will have a warm dog waiting for them after the race!

- Hammer Heed energy drink will also be available to participants

The bike giveaway will be held after the completion of the Men's CX 1/2 event at approximately 2:55. Remember that you must be present to win so stick around for a great day of racing and fun!

Single Speed Update

2009-10-28T21:10:00.000-07:00

Red Barn will be well represented at the Midwest Single Speed Cyclocross Championship! The winner of this year's Red Barn single speed category will receive a free entry (courtesy of Red Barn) to the single speed championship to be held November 7th at LGR's 3rd annual Velocross! In addition, the single speed winner will etch their name into history with our new single speed award to be unveiled on race day!

Costume Contest Awards

2009-10-27T20:10:00.001-07:00

This year's costume awards: Top 3 costumes in each race will be awarded $30, $20, & $10 gift certificates to county cycles. This will be to the overall top 3 in each race, irrespective of gender or category.

Costumes will be judged on a scale of 1 - 10 based on the following factors:
creativity (3pts)
originality (3pts)
"what was he/she thinking!" (3pts)
The Liger bonus point for awesomeness! (1pt)

Pre-registration

2009-10-27T04:32:00.001-07:00

Just a reminder that Red Barn is experimenting with pre-registration this year.

You can pre-register this Friday night at County Cycles from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Get your goodie bag and race number early and avoid standing in line on race day!

Stay tuned for a few more announcements from Red Barn.
- Cold and/or bad weather preparations
- Costume contents awards
- Single Speed Award

Race day registration extended

2009-10-20T20:11:00.000-07:00

With the addition of the a 5th event, race day registration will now start at 9:00 am. Here's the link to a new flyer that reflects this change.

Don't forget about pre-registration at County Cycles on Friday evening!

Updated flyer available

2009-10-17T08:17:00.001-07:00

If you haven't heard, Red Barn is adding a 5th race to this year's event.

~~Get the new flyer here!~~ (new flyer link posted above)

Here's the new schedule of events

10:00 - Women CX 4, all juniors (30 min)
10:45 - Men CX 4 (30 min)
11:30 - Women CX 1/2/3, Masters 45+, single speed (45 min)
12:25 - Kids Race (free, 1 short lap)
12:45 - Men CX 3 (45 min)
1:45 - Men CX 1/2/3 (60 min)

Adding a 5th race

2009-10-15T11:24:00.000-07:00

Red Barn update

We will be adding a 5th race to our event list. Details will be forthcoming and a new flyer will be posted by tomorrow morning.

Also, just in case you missed it, Red Barn is happy to announce that we'll be giving away a complete Felt Breed to one lucky Red Barn participant! Big thanks to County Cycles for making this happen!

http://2009.feltracing.com/09-catalog/c ... breed.aspx

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2009 Flyer online

2009-08-24T13:29:00.000-07:00

Check out the 2009 flyer here!

New Blog Template

2009-07-30T19:29:00.000-07:00

We're experimenting with some new templates over the next couple of days. Leave a comment and let us know what you think.

Don't forget to check out our Facebook page and become a fan!

We're on Facebook

2009-07-27T17:55:00.001-07:00

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The Red Barn crew is gearing up for this year's event - stay tuned - it's going to be epic!

Red Barn 2009

2009-02-20T20:13:00.000-08:00

2009 will mark the 5th annual Red Barn CX classic! Even though it's only February, we're getting excited for this year's race. In order to celebrate 5 great years of racing and the face that the Red Barn CX classic has become one of the premier cyclocross events in Minnesota, we plan to pull out all the stops! It would seem fate has smiled on us as well as this year's race will fall on Halloween day! We'll be upping the ante in this year's costume contest. You may even want to start thinking about costume ideas now.

Get out and vote!

2008-11-03T18:36:00.000-08:00

Red Barn CX reminds everyone to get out and vote!

More Buzz

2008-11-03T18:25:00.000-08:00

Generation Outdoors has posted a race report and photo set by TCworley
http://www.generation-outdoors.com/gobeta807/node/564

http://generation-outdoors.com/gobeta807/index.php/v/TCworley/Red+Barn/?q=gallery

Some more blogs:
http://silversone.blogspot.com/2008/11/november-cxing.html

http://jaredroy.blogspot.com/

Buzz

2008-11-02T14:42:00.000-08:00

There is already a lot of good buzz about this years race. Check out the following links!

Photos:
http://flickr.com/photos/thirteenofclubs/sets/72157608571532670/

http://picasaweb.google.com/fryeac1/RedBarnCX08#

http://gallery.me.com/seanburns/100690

http://gallery.me.com/seanburns/100698

http://gallery.me.com/seanburns/100705

Blogs:
http://wjc.fidean.net/log/2008/11/02/2008-cx-3-red-barn/

http://fryeontherivet.blogspot.com/2008/11/red-barn-cx.html

http://www.bikethrow.com/i/2008/11/01/red-barn-cx-dickey-goes-rogue/

http://smithersmpls.com/2008/11/01/red-barn-wrap-up/

http://crossniacs.com/index.php/archive/red-barn-minnesota-a-race/

http://www.super-rookie.com/main/?p=1146

Video
http://vimeo.com/2134087

Send us a link to your race report, comments, photos or video and we'll get it posted!

Record Year at Red Barn

2008-11-01T21:02:00.000-07:00

Things just keep getting better! The 2008 Red Barn CX was another record breaking year. We had 203 race entries with over 190 participants. Just four years ago we only had around 100 participants. We are thrilled to have doubled the number of riders at Red Barn in just four years!

A huge thanks to all of the volunteers and Red Barn organizers - without their hard work this great event would not be possible. Please show them your support with a comment or quick note about your experience at Red Barn.

Links and race reports will be posed shortly.

For results, check the MCF message board. In addition, results will be posted to the Gopher Wheelmen site shortly.

Thanks again to everyone who came out to today's event. Please send us a link to your race report or photos: erik.shana@gmail.com!

A Great Day for Red Barn

2008-10-31T10:27:00.001-07:00

The weather forecast for tomorrow's race is looking spectacular!

Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 55. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

Could you ask for better weather on November 1st!

Check the weather underground for updated weather information.

Costume Contest Prizes Announced!

2008-10-30T16:14:00.000-07:00

Red Barn CX is proud to announce a great prize list for this year's costume competition.

The best costume in each race will win a $30 gift certificate to County Cycles in Roseville, MN. Runner ups will receive large quantities of candy!

The costume contest judge will be announced on race day. Awards for costumes will be handed out immediately following the medals for each race.

Note: The costume contest will be judged on each individual race and not for each category.

Big Thanks to Trek

2008-10-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

Red Barn CX Classic would like to thank Trek for their support of this year's event.

Check out www.trekbikes.com

Flex-Power on as 2008 Sponsor

2008-10-23T17:39:00.000-07:00

We're proud to announce that Flex-Power will be the official sports crème of the 2008 Red Barn Cyclocross Classic.

Flex-Power is a pre and post exercise crème used to warm muscles and joints prior to exercise, and to provide relief to aching muscles post exercise. Flex-Power uses nanotechnology to deliver its active ingredients quickly and deeply to provide long lasting relief without skin irritation. It also has a pleasant clean scent.

Flex-Power is an official partner of USA Cycling and USA Triathlon.

http://www.flexpower.com/

County Cycles Bike Giveaway!

2008-10-22T17:11:00.000-07:00

The Red Barn CX Classic is proud to announce that County Cycles has donated a Bianchi San Jose to be given away! One lucky winner at this year's event will walk away with a complete Bianchi San Jose single speed cross bike, courtesy of County Cycles! For more info on the San Jose, check out this link.

All 2008 Red Barn CX Classic participants will be entered into a drawing for the San Jose. The frame size will be determined by the winner. The drawing will take place immediately following the award presentation of the County Cycles CX 1, 2s race. You must be present to win.

County Cycles is located in Roseville, MN and has been one of the major sponsors of Red Barn since its inception. The support of one of the Twin Cities' premier bike shops is a key element of what makes Red Barn such a great event. Show them your support with a visit to their shop!

2008 Red Barn Logo

2008-10-05T12:40:00.001-07:00

We're proud to present a new logo for the 2008 Red Barn Cyclocross Classic. This logo was designed by Siv Nordsveen, a Norwegian animator and cartoonist. Red Barn CX, meet Sara Sahara. You can see Sara online at: http://www.nettserier.no/sarasahara/

Siv (pronounced seev) has also worked on the Academy Award Winning animated film, The Danish Poet along with the Norwegian animated series Halvseint.