Lakes Area Composite MTB

08/24/2026

It’s finally time! Race weekend #1 for LAC is this weekend at Xcel Energy MTB Park in Shakopee. These athletes are more than ready to hit the racecourse- we can’t wait to see their accomplishments this season!
Minnesota Cycling Association

08/04/2026

Half the team hit the road to Grand Rapids last weekend to experience the famous red dirt at Tioga 🚵‍♀️
New trails, new challenges, and plenty of smiles. We can’t wait to bring what we learned back to practice!

07/26/2026

Hot day limiting your outdoor riding? 🥵 It’s a great day to clean your gear! Gloves, shoes, helmet pads- it all could use some TLC after the miles we’ve been putting in! 🧼

07/25/2026

Get your LAC merch & support our growing team!
The small profit we make on these sales help us support more kids on bikes 🚲

Shop the official merchandise from Lakes Area Composite. Find high-quality, custom-designed t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more.

07/20/2026

Mountain biking isn’t about being the fastest rider, winning every race, or having the coolest bike. It’s about pushing yourself, cheering on your teammates, and making memories on the trail. Every ride is a chance to get stronger, build confidence, and have fun—so ride your own ride and enjoy the journey. 🤘🚲

07/08/2026

What a way to kick off the season! 🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️

Our very first MTB practice of the year filled every table at the pavilion! Seeing so many riders and coaches together is a great reminder of how much our team has grown.

Here’s to a season of learning new skills, building confidence, making friends, and having a whole lot of fun on the trails. Let’s ride! 🚲

07/07/2026

Today our team kicks off the 2026 regular season! Even more cool is that 2026 will be our biggest team ever, 43 student athletes and 17 coaches coming together to learn, train, and support each other. We can’t wait to see what our athletes accomplish this year!

06/18/2026

🚲 Meet Our 2026 Coaches! Behind every practice, race, and rider success story is an incredible group of volunteer coaches who make it all possible.

All Minnesota Cycling Association coaches generously give their time, energy, and passion to support our athletes. They aren't just showing up to ride bikes—they complete required coaching education, pay for their own background checks, attend training sessions, and dedicate countless hours to helping our riders grow both on and off the bike.

Whether they're teaching skills, fixing flat tires, cheering from the sidelines, or encouraging riders through challenges, they are helping build strong minds, bodies, and character through cycling.

We truly could not have a team without them.

06/07/2026

UPDATE: 1-2 spots left

🚵‍♀️ Calling all MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS! 🚵‍♀️
(Yes, we are full for boy riders for this year already!)

We're looking for 2-3 more riders to join our mountain bike team this season!

✨ No experience required
✨ Learn new skills in a supportive environment
✨ Build confidence, friendships, and a love for riding
✨ Have fun exploring trails and challenging yourself

Whether you've never touched a mountain bike or already love riding, there's a place for you on our team. Our coaches and teammates will help you learn everything you need to get started!

Come discover what mountain biking is all about and be part of an amazing community of riders. 💜🚲

Interested or have questions? Send us a message- we'd love to chat!

06/06/2026

Coach Tony took the morning to refresh skills with some of our coaches 🚲

No matter how experienced a rider becomes, growth starts with a strong foundation. Taking time to revisit the basics helps build confidence, improve technique, and create safer, more efficient riders. The fundamentals aren’t just for beginners- they’re the building blocks for every new skill and every next level of progression.

It’s a great reminder that sometimes the best way to move forward is to go back and sharpen the basics.