Minnesota Cycling Association Race Weekend 5 - Detroit Mountain

Minnesota Cycling Association

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Event Date

Sep 27, 2025

Location

Detroit Lakes, MN

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Challenge gravity on thrilling descents and flowing singletrack trails!

The Minnesota Cycling Association's 2025 Race Weekend 5 at Detroit Mountain brings together middle and high school riders for an exciting two-day mountain bike competition. Designed to test all skill levels, the event features a technically diverse course with flowy singletrack, switchback climbs, and adrenaline-pumping gravity trails. The weekend is split with Saturday focusing on middle school racing and Sunday hosting high school teams. Riders and teams experience a competitive, supportive, and energetic environment as part of the Minnesota youth mountain biking series.

COURSE DETAILS

Detroit Mountain’s course features a 4-mile lap weaving through wooded singletrack, gravity trails, and modern flow trails. Expect switchback climbs, fast descents, and challenges for all riders.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Gravity trails feature downhill sections that test skill and control
  • Flowing singletrack for both speed and technical challenge
  • Middle school races on Saturday (6th–8th grade), high school races on Sunday (Freshman–Varsity)
  • Competitive yet inclusive team and individual atmosphere

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

4 miles per lap

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Detroit Mountain base elevation: 1,624 ft (495m); Course includes challenging elevation changes from switchback climbs and gravity descents

Terrain

Mixed singletrack, flow trails, gravity trails, technical climbs, and rapid descents

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