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MINNESOTA’S LARGEST CYCLOCROSS EVENT OFFERS FULL WEEKEND OF RACING, PRIZES AND FUN

Synergy Cycling and Now Bikes & Fitness will host the 9th annual Green Acres Cyclocross Race, Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16, at the Green Acres Recreation Area in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Green Acres (GACX) is the largest cyclocross race on the Minnesota calendar, attracting over 650 riders from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska and the Dakotas.

Green Acres is known for its demanding course, challenging racers with several unique features including a gravel climb, a corn-maze, a Belgian-style staircase and a sand run-up, forcing all but the most skilled racers to dismount their bikes and run. The signature course feature is the GACX Flyover, where racers accelerate go up and over a ramp while spectators walk directly under.

Event sponsors Now Bikes and Fitness, Lake Monster Brewing and Hed Wheels are offering a free rider lunch, with all registered racers receiving food and beverage. Saturday’s race day will feature the traditional GACX pig roast, while Sunday’s race day will offer great fare from one of our local food trucks. Green Acres is known for having one of the best prize raffles of any race, including top-of-the line wheelsets from Hed, components from Shimano, apparel from Search and State and gear from Quality Bicycle Products, Lazer Helmets and more. All riders are eligible to win, though you must be present to win.

Racers can pre-register at www.bikereg.com/greenacres2016. Pre-registered riders will receive a call-up / preferred start position for their race. Same day registration is also available. The weekend’s full racing schedule is available on USA Cycling’s website.

Additional details can be found at www.facebook.com/GreenAcresCross. For more information, contact Bob Sumada, race director, at [email protected] or at (651) 644-2354.

About Cyclocross in Minnesota

Cyclocross is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in bike racing, with strong racing communities in America’s Pacific Northwest, Northeast and Midwest, including Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. GACX is part of a race calendar coordinated by the Minnesota Cycling Federation (MCF), which includes races in many different venues around the Twin Cities.