Laddies Loppet is a mountain bike race we hold every Labor Day weekend at Maplelag. We have been hosting the event since 1990, making it one of the oldest mountain bike races in Minnesota! This year’s dates are September 5 & 6, 2015. Laddies Loppet 2015 will be our 25th anniversary! The race is named after our former, friendly dog, Laddie. This is a great event for the whole family with races and age categories for every type of rider.

We are excited to celebrate many years of great racing, an old school course and most importantly, all the people who have supported the event over 25 years! We are returning to our grass roots beginnings, offering a different format of events than recent years with two race distances on Saturday and short track racing and other family events on Sunday.

On site registration available Friday night, Saturday morning and evening. 

Latest trail report with photos

Note: There are no license requirements for any riders including Canadians.

Weekend Schedule:
Friday: Supper 7pm (all meals are served family style please come to the dining hall at meal time)

Race Registration 8-9

Vintage jersey contest begins. Bring your favorite old jersey to be entered! Voting over the weekend by the racers and spectators and winner determined on Sunday!

Saturday:
Breakfast 8:30am
Race Registration opens at 9am and closes at 10am
Laddies Loppet XC event begins at 11am
Lunch TBD

1pm deadline to enter jersey in vintage jersey contest.

Afternoon Yoga Stand Up Paddleboard Session TBD

Afternoon Yoga Indoor Session TBD

Supper 6:30 pm

Registration for Sunday’s event at 8:30pm

Sunday:
Breakfast 8am
Race Registration opens at 9am and closes at 9:30am
Kids Comp XC racing begins at 10am
Citizen XC racing begins at 11am
Lunch served in lodge at 11am to 1pm for registered guests only (food available for sale by concession)

Afternoon Yoga Stand Up Paddleboard
Short Track XC racing begins at 3:45PM
Supper 7pm

Live Music by “Off Duty”
Bonfire 8:15pm

Monday: Breakfast 9am

Racing Details:
Laddies Loppet XC (Saturday): The main event will be the cross-country mountain bike race on Saturday. The race will utilize all sections of the famous singletrack at Maplelag including new singletrack for 2015. Laps will be around 11.5 miles each. We will have two race categories, one or two laps of the most challenging trails at Maplelag. The first male and female riders to finish the two lap event will each receive $1,000. The top 15 male and female riders will receive equal payout as follows. The cost of this event is $40 in advance online before August 28, 2015.  The cost will be $50 for day of registration. Like the first race in 1990, we continue to offer a free shirt with registration for all registrants.

Men                 Women
1        $1,000          $1,000
2        $500             $500
3        $300             $300
4        $200             $200
5        $100              $100
6        $90                $90
7        $80                $80
8        $70                $70
9        $60                $60
10       $50               $50
11       $45                $45
12       $40               $40
13       $35               $35
14       $30               $30
15       $25                $25

We will award prizes to the top five men and women in each of the following age categories in the 1 lap, 2 lap and Citizen Races:

Men 18 & Under           Women 18 & Under
Men 19-29                      Women 19-29
Men 30-39                      Women 30-39
Men 40-49                      Women 40-49
Men 50-59                       Women 50-59
Men 60+                         Women 60+

Kids Comp Awards Five Deep in the following age categories:

Boys and Girls  8 and Under

Boys and Girls 9-10

Boys and Girls 11-12

Boys and Girls 13-14

Overall prizes awarded to top three overall male and female in all races.

Kids Comp and Citizen XC (Sunday):  The citizen and kids comp races run on the cross-country ski trails at Maplelag and include a few small sections of singletrack. Laps will be around 3 miles. Prizes will be awarded for mens and womens age categories.

Kids Comp (1 lap) race starts at 10am. This race is ideal for kids ready to tackle some singletrack trail on their own, normally ages 11 and up. The race will consist of one lap of the Kids Comp/Citizen course. There will be one mass start wave. Prizes will be awarded for the Top 5 overall boys and girls.  The cost of this event is $15.

Citizen (2 laps) starts at 11am. This race is ideal for someone who wants to compete against others on doubletrack (ski) trail with singletrack segments and looking for something a little less challenging and shorter than the full course event on Saturday. The cost of this event is $30.

Kids race at 3pm. The kids race will be a short spectator friendly loop near the start finish area and will include a small section of ski trail suitable for kids 3-10. There is no cost for this event.

Short Track (Sunday): The short track criterium will be Sunday afternoon. The laps will be 1-2 minutes in length and run in between the cabins and lodge making for a great spectator event. Total race time is around 10-20 minutes. Kids Comp Short Track starts at 3:45pm, Citizen Short Track at 4:00pm, Sport at 4:30pm, Comp Men and Pro Expert Women at 5:00pm and Pro Men at 5:30pm. There will be prizes awarded to the Top 3 Men and Women in each race.  There will be an equal cash payout for Top 5 Elite Men and Top 5 Elite Women. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 5 Overall Men and Women in Citizen, Sport and Comp. Cost of the Short Track event is $20.

We will not have a Time Trial event this year and will not be following the stage race format. Each event will be award individually.

T-shirts will be given to all registrants. Our great sponsors are providing many door prizes to give away.

What a great chance to experience Maplelag, other than during the winter season, at a very reasonable rate! For those of you not interested in racing, please consider hiking, canoeing, fishing, or bird watching as other activities to enjoy during the weekend including the bonfire on Sunday night.

Twitter: Follow us on Twitter for course updates and race details @LaddiesLoppet and on Instagram @Laddies Loppet

Lodging
Call 1-800-654-7711 or e-mail us for more information on lodging. The special rate of $96 per adult per night includes at least two meals and use of Maplelag amenities. The rate for children ages 10-15 is $39, ages 6-9 is $19. Children ages 5 and under are free. We will also have a limited number of camping spots available. Cost of camping is $10 per person. There is a food service option with camping (camping and meal option). The cost will be $49 per person and include at least two meals.  We will also reduce the cost on the Tier 1 units (rooms without a bath) for this weekend at a rate of $59 per person. Call or e-mail [email protected] to make reservations. A two night minimum. With Labor Day on Monday, why not stay Sunday night and relax at Maplelag before heading back home!

Note: You must pre-register for camping. Please do not show up and camp without registering. Please register by phone or e-mail for camping at least 7 days before the event!

Our Sponsors:

Premier:

At Fredrikson & Byron, we’ve built a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet” by bringing business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to our work with clients, and by operating as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. Our lawyers blend a common sense approach with in-the-field experience, and we utilize our firm’s strong reputation and our lawyers’ broad networks of business and industry contacts to get things done for clients. Clients have relied on us since 1948 for great solutions that help them minimize legal risks and maximize business benefits. We look forward to an opportunity to show you what it is like where law and business meet.  Thanks to Fredrikson & Byron for their longtime support.  www.fredlaw.com

Matt Engen is a Wealth Management Advisor and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. and has been in the financial services industry since 1991 and with Merrill Lynch since 1999. In 2009, 2011 and 2012, Matt was included among an elite group of Financial Advisors ranked in Barron’s magazine’s “The Top 1,000 Advisors”, “The Top Ranked Advisors in America State-by-State.” Matt’s experience and intimate knowledge of wealth management enables him to establish objectives, develop an appropriate strategy and recommendations that draw upon the breadth and depth of Total Merrill™ to connect all the pieces of your financial life.  We appreciate Matt’s support of the Laddies Loppet.   http://fa.ml.com/el_group

Midwest Bank is a rapidly-growing, locally-owned, independent bank with offices located in West Central Minnesota. Through our rapid growth, we have       developed the financial and technological resources to meet the needs of our small and large customers alike. Being locally-owned, we have a vested interest in seeing our communities thrive. Being independent allows us to provide a banking atmosphere that our customers appreciate — a responsiveness not matched by our competition, decisions made by the people you talk to rather than a committee in a distant city, and fees that are considerably below our competition. These items, combined with top-notch customer service, make us believe that we offer banking the way you want it — “Banking Your Way.”  Thank you to Midwest Bank for their support again this year.  www.midwestbank.net

Absolute Insurance Agency, LLC is a full-service, independent insurance agency located in West Fargo, North Dakota.  We focus on and serve the insurance needs of North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota individuals, businesses, and farms.  We are licensed in a handful of other states as well.  We represent many different insurance companies and take pride in being an independent insurance agency giving us a competitive advantage.  We understand that each customer is different.  We are able to match the needs and wants of our customers with competitive premiums and comprehensive coverage’s from one of the many financially sound insurance companies we do business with.  Absolute Insurance strives to provide the highest level of customer service while meeting your specific insurance needs.  www.absoluteinsure.com

Foltz Buildings has been a long time partner and constructed the lodge at Maplelag Resort.  For more than 35 years, Foltz Buildings has been the leader in the area for custom built post frame buildings.  Their construction crews are experienced professionals who build year-round.  They have built thousands of buildings thoughout the years and have thousands of satisfied customers.  Foltz Buildings has a reputation for quality and service.  It’s great to have their support.  www.foltzbuildings.com

Foltz Trucking is one of the largest over-the-road carriers operating in the Upper Midwest and Canada who specialize in bulk hopper bottom freight. With experienced management, dispatch and drivers, Foltz Trucking has built a reputation for service unsurpassed in the industry. Each and every load is considered a priority with commitment to safety and on time delivery.  www.foltztrucking.com

Richwood General Store is a historic landmark in the small village of Richwood, Minnesota. Conveniently located on the way to Maplelag. Pete and his staff offer superior service providing gas, basic groceries and also deli meats and cheeses including some of the best fresh cut bacon found in Minnesota. For those wetting a line, you can also pick up bait featuring minnows, leeches and night crawlers. Be sure to stop at Richwood on your way to or from Maplelag to fill up on gas and experience a piece of Americana. 218-847-9092

 

Retailers:
These retailers support our event and are the best place to start when you need the right cycling gear.

For your cycling needs in Detroit Lakes, check out DL Bike Shop.  They carry Trek Bicycles and Bontrager parts and accessories.  www.dlbikeshop.com

Freewheel Bike offers 3 Twin Cities locations catering to all types of cyclists and supports multiple events including the Murphy Mountain Bike events.  www.freewheelbike.com

Great Northern is a natural fit for the Laddies Loppet with their railroad theme.  Check out their group ride schedule when you are in Fargo.  www.gncycles.com

Hollywood Cycles offers up front service, custom fitting, and racing experience across virtually every cycling discipline at their Minneapolis location.  www.hwoodcycles.com

Jakes Bikes offers friendly knowledgeable service in Alexandria, MN.  Whether you are buying bikes for the first time or just need a tire pumped up.  www.jakesbikes.com

Winnipeg, Canada’s Olympia Cycle and Ski has a long history in both cycling and skiing.  We are excited to welcome them as our first Canadian supporter.  www.olympiacycle.com

Outdoor Motion is based in Hutchinson, MN.  They have an exerienced staff that owns an extensive collection of bikes so they are well qualified to help you find your next ride.  www.outdoormotionbikes.com 

We are exited to welcome back long time sponsor Paramount Sports.  If you are in the Fargo Moorhead area please stop into see them, they will be sure you are ready for the race.   www.paramountsports.net

 

Penn Cycle has 7 Twin Cities locations and promotes a Thursday Night Mountain Bike racing series at Buck Hill in Burnsville, MN a great way to get ready for the Laddies Loppet.  www.penncycle.com

 

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