The Minnesota Cyclocross State Championship
The culmination of the MN CX racing season! Basset Creek Park, Crystal, MN
November 8 & 9, 2025
Two jam-packed days of the state’s finest cyclocross racing at the historic Bassett Creek Park in Crystal, MN! The weekend kicks off with age group races on Saturday, followed by the categorized races on Sunday. Special features include singlespeed races, a fat bike race, junior races, a Sunday kid’s race, Clydesdale/Athena races, Masters races, and a trail run!
Don’t miss your chance to be crowned a Minnesota State Cyclocross Champion!
GENERAL INFO
WHEN: November 8 & 9, 2025
WHERE: Bassett Creek Park, 5609 32ND AVE N, CRYSTAL, MN
EVENTS: Many different events to choose from! See below for more info.
REGISTRATION: BikeReg. Online registration closes Thursday November 6 at 6 pm EXTENDED TO MIDNIGHT!
DAY OF REGISTRATION: Will be available but you must pre-register to be eligible for call-ups (to get better placement at the start)!
Cost: $35 pre-registration / $40 day of (Juniors: $25 pre-registration / $30 day of).
Licenses: USAC licenses are required for all races, except the trail run.
Rider Advancement Fund: Race funds are available for juniors, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ riders. All are welcome. If you want to race and money is an issue, please apply. https://www.mncyclingfederation.org/rider-advancement-fund
Saturday Schedule - Age Group Races
| Race | Start | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Boys/Open | 10:00 am | 30 min |
| Junior Girls | 10:01 am | 30 min |
| COURSE OPEN | 10:30 am | 15 min |
| Men/Open U23 | 10:45 am | 45 min |
| Men/Open 45-54 | 10:46 am | 45 min |
| Men/Open 55-64 | 10:47 am | 45 min |
| Men/Open 65+ | 10:47 am | 45 min |
| COURSE OPEN | 11:30 am | 30 min |
| Women U23, 23-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+ | 12:00 pm | 45 min |
| Trans / Gender Non-Conforming / Open U23, 23-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+ | 12:00 pm | 45 min |
| COURSE OPEN | 12:45 pm | 15 min |
| Men/Open 23-34 | 1:00 pm | 60 min |
| Men/Open 35-44 | 1:01 pm | 60 min |
| COURSE OPEN | 2:00 pm | 15 min |
| Men/Open Singlespeed | 2:15 pm | 45 min |
| Women Singlespeed | 2:16 pm | 45 min |
| Trans / Gender Non-Conforming / Open Singlespeed | 2:16 pm | 45 min |
| COURSE OPEN | 3:00 Pm | 15 min |
| Trail Run | 3:15 pm | Two laps |
Sunday Schedule - Category Races
| Race/Category | Start | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Women Cat 4/5 | 10:15 am | 30 min |
| Athena (160+ lbs) | 10:15 am | 30 min |
| Trans / Gender Non-Conforming / Open Cat 4/5 | 10:15 am | 30 min |
| Trans / Gender Non-Conforming / Open (160+ lbs) | 10:15 am | 30 min |
| COURSE OPEN | 10:45 am | 20 min |
| Women Cat 1/2 | 11:05 am | 45 min |
| Women Cat 3 | 11:05 am | 45 min |
| Trans / Gender Non-Conforming / Open Cat 1/2 | 11:05 am | 45 min |
| Trans / Gender Non-Conforming / Open Cat 3 | 11:05 am | 45 min |
| COURSE OPEN | 11:50 am | 20 min |
| Men/Open Cat 1/2 | 12:10 pm | 60 min |
| Men/Open Cat 3 | 12:11 pm | 60 min |
| Kids Race (under 10)* | 12:40 pm | 15 min |
| COURSE OPEN | 1:10 pm | 20 min |
| Men/Open Cat 4 | 1:30 pm | 30 min |
| Men/Open Cat 5 | 1:31 pm | 30 min |
| Clydesdale/Open (200+ lbs) | 1:32 pm | 30 min |
| Fat Bike Open | 1:33 pm | 30 min |
*Kid’s race will be held on a specially designed kids course separate from the main course.
It Takes A Village
Bike racing lives and dies by its volunteers, nothing happens without someone making it happen. Interested in helping out? Please contact our volunteer coordinator to see about open volunteer slots!
Event Sponsors
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Now Bikes and Fitness
We foster a culture of education and inclusion, and carry a wider variety of premium bicycle lines not typically found in many bike shops. Paired with our attention to detail and a passion for providing the best customer experience, we've grown into the shop you see today, nearly 50 years from its inception.
Now Bikes and Fitness will be providing mechanical support both days, and has provided podium prizes!
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Darling
At Darling, we pay homage to Minneapolis’ culinary legacy while infusing it with our own flair. Nestled in the former home of Birchwood Cafe, our cozy space echoes familiarity, but our menu dances to a different beat. Husband-and-wife duo Juell and Ray Roberts, former personal chefs to Prince, infuse Darling with bubbly creativity. With partners Mike Smith and Jeff Zajac, they’ve transformed this Seward neighborhood fixture. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Let’s celebrate comfort food, community, and the joy of a perfectly crafted waffle. 🧇
Darling is supplying food for volunteers and race officials, as well as podium prizes!
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Tria
Tria's mission is to provide our patients and community with exceptional service, and innovative orthopedic care and sports medicine advanced by research and education.
Our vision is to be recognized nationally for driving innovation and discoveries, with a focus on providing an unparalleled patient experience, achieving leading clinical outcomes via expert teams and delivering the highest value for our services.
Tria will be providing onsite medical support for both days of racing!
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Bell Lap Coffee
Justin Rumley, Co-Founder, has a long-standing love of two things...coffee and cycling. Bell Lap Coffee allows him to take his love of coffee and put a cycling spin on it with unique roast names. The unique roast names selected are geared towards cyclists, while the roast type attracts all coffee enthusiasts.
Bell Lap Coffee has provided coffee for podium prizes!
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Pryes Brewing
Pryes (pronounced “prize”) is proud to serve our award-winning craft beers and wood-fired pizza in our riverside taproom just north of downtown Minneapolis. We brew a variety of beer styles so there’s something for every craft beer drinker. Whether you prefer flavors that are hoppy and bitter, sour and fruity, cloudy and hazy, or crisp and classic, we got you covered.
Pryes Brewing has provided podium prizes!
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Gear Hugger
From eco-friendly garage essentials to everyday cleaning solutions, our plant-based, non-toxic products provide superior performance without harming the planet.
Gear Hugger has provided podium prizes!
Presenting Club
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West River Racing