Race Organizer:

• Robert Helms - MooswaMeatGrinder@gmail.com

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Race Formats:

• Mass starts with Neutral Roll-Outs through Erickson.​

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Driving Directions:

• Erickson is located on PTH 10, 90 kms north of Brandon, 20 kms south of RMNP.

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Registration:

• Online registration is encouraged, recommended and available at Zone4.

• • Mooswa Meat Grinder 2026 Registration (40, 80 & 120 km) closes Friday July 23th at 11:59 pm

• MCA Race Licenses are not required for any riders.​ No day permits either!

• Choose which distance (40, 80, 120 km) you want to race in.

• Walk-up registrations will be accepted, but early registration is encouraged.

• Walk-up Registrations (day of event): $50 for 40, 80 & 120 km. (cash or EFT).

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Race Day Sign-In

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• Erickson has added an new shelter at the west end of Main St. - our Start/Finish area.

• Find the Viking Ship at the end of Main St., and look for us there for Race Day Registration/Sign-In.

• All riders must Sign-In in order to get their race number plates.

• Youth riders will need a parent/guardian to sign-in.

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Date & Times:

• All races take place on July 24, 2027.

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all racers started.

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120 km Race

• 7:30 Registration/Sign-In Opens

• 7:45 Call-Ups

• 8:00 Start

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80 km Race

• 9:15 Call-Ups

• 9:30 Start

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40 km Ride

• 10:30 Registration/Sign-In Closes

• 10:45 Call-Ups

• 11:00 Start

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Start/Finish:

• All races will start at the Viking Ship.

• All races finish on the Trans Canada Trail - where you signed-in.

• Parking will be available along Railway Avenue, and also at the Erickson Rec Centre (where we've started in previous years).

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Categories:

• 40/80/120 km Male

• 40/80/120 km Female

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Awards:

• Prizes will be given to the top 3 finishers in each category once all races have finished.

• Prizing amounts will be based upon total number of registrations - more registrations - more prizes! ​

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Race Regulations:

• All racers bikes must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working brakes.

• All racers will be given a race number plate at registration. These numbers need to affixed to the handlebars for identification during the race.

• All racers must wear a CSA approved helmet while riding on-course and off-course.

• Riders shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.

• Racers must act in a sporting manner at all times and shall permit any faster rider to overtake without obstructing.

• The organizer and/or officials retains the full right to refuse any rider from racing.

• Drafting is permitted, but only within your category.

  • E-Bikes may draft E-Bikes.

  • Conventional bikes may draft conventional bikes.

  • Conventional bikes may NOT draft E-Bikes.

• E-Bikes are welcome, under specific conditions:

  • must be pedal-assisted.

  • if it cannot be pedalled for locomotion, then it is not permitted.

  • E-Bikes will not be eligible for any prizing, or podiums.

  • No Surrons, or similar e-motos will be permitted.  

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Navigation:

• A GPS device (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) is highly recommended.

• Course will be marked with Turn Arrows.

• Paper Maps or Turn-By-Turn Directions (strip maps) will not be provided.

• GPX for 40 km:

• • 40 km GPX

• GPX for 80 km:

  • 80 km GPX

• GPX for 120 km: 

  • 120 km GPX​​

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​Parking:

​Parking is available along Railway Ave. near the Start/Finish lines. Please park south of Main St. so that we can use Railway Ave. as our starting grid.

There is also ample parking at the Erickson Recreation Centre, 29 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Erickson MB R0J 0P0.

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​Water & Supplies:

• Aid Stations will be setup on the 40, 80 & 120 km courses.

• The Start/Finish area is the only Aid Station on the Team Relay course.

• No caching of water or supplies​ on the course is permitted.

• No outside assistance other than at the identified Aid Stations.

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Courtesy and Safety:

• This is not a closed course - the course is open and the public can access the course at any point.

• We will be riding on public roads, please obey the rules of the road.

• Keep your head up at all times.

• Ride responsibly!

• Be courteous to other road users.

• You are responsible for you!

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Washrooms:

• Washrooms will be available at the Erickson Campground, next to the Recreation Centre, as well as Porta-Potties at the Recreation Centre.

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Wildlife:

• This is Bear Country.

• Do not be surprised if you encounter Black Bears.

• Despite what you think, they are more afraid of you than you are of them.

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