Heartbreaker MTB Race

First batch of race pics are here:
https://gallery.aaronhall.io/heartbreakermtb2026/

Huge thanks to Aaron Hall for coming out to document the day! These are awesome!!!

Heartbreaker MTB 2026 Photo collection by Aaron Hall Photography

Yesterday’s THE HEARTBREAKER MTB RACE is in the books! Not only did we dodge the forecasted rain, but the trail conditions & dirt were truly as PERFECT as we’ve ever ridden them. The Cat 1 & Marathon Riders were turning most their laps with 15+ mph averages, with the fastest singletrack lap going to SSXC rider Brody Melton at 15.7 mph with a time of 16:57.
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Firstly, a huge THANK YOU to the almost 150 of you who came out and raced, Volunteered, and/or spectated & encouraged. The energy was unmatched, the vibes were extra HIGH, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the Summer.
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Shoutout to 4 Hands Brewing Company & SBR Bikes & Brews for their continued support of this Race (and so many other opportunities for us to join together as a cycling community).
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Official Results from the timing masters at MSE Racing can be found below:
https://results.raceroster.com/v3/events/ejkcnavczgy26n72
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What’s next? Our Summer Series DIRT CRITS at Valley Park start this Thursday evening 💪😎 and every Thursday evening for 8 weeks.
https://www.stldirtcrits.com
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Lastly, DID YOU KNOW? The final DIRT CRITS on August 6th will the very first Short-Track (XCC) State Championship Race ever held in Missouri. That’s a big deal ya’ll so come out and check it out!
https://www.bikereg.com/icc-challenge-2026

TOMORROW WE RACE 💪😎
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That’s right, tomorrow is The Heartbreaker MTB Race at Creve Couer Lake’s Bootlegger Trail. What makes this race so popular? The Trails here are perfect for beginners while still a favorite by Veterans. The faster you go the harder it gets!
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A HUGE THANK YOU to our partners for this Community event; 4 Hands Brewing, GORC, YING YING YING, STLBiking MSE Racing
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See you at our packet pickup today from 12-5pm here at SBR Bikes & Brews (or tomorrow morning at Shelter 2 from 7-10:30am) plus you’ll be able to walk next door and grab a beer straight from the 4-Hands Brewery at The District of St. Louis 🍻

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZP3gQYRJVk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

TOMORROW WE RACE 💪😎 • That’s right, tomorrow is The Heartbreaker MTB Race at Creve Couer Lake’s Bootlegger Trail. What makes this race so popular? The Trails here are perfect for beginners while still a favorite by Veterans. The faster you go the harder it gets! • A HUGE THANK YOU to our partners for this Community event @4handsbrewingco @gorctrails_ @yingyingyingshop @stlbiking @mseracing • See you at our packet pickup today from 12-5pm (or tomorrow morning at Shelter 2 from 7-10:30am) plus you’ll be able to walk next door and grab a beer straight from the 4-Hands Brewery at @thedistrictstl 🍻

CURRENT REGISTRATION!

WEATHER IS LOOKING BETTER AND BETTER!
We will race with a little rain leading into Sunday, fingers crossed the rain holds off, we are excited for another awesome Heartbreaker MTB Race!

You have until Friday at 6pm to get registered!
https://www.stlheartbreakerrace.com/ #/

Racers! We have updated start times for 2026, they are slightly adjusted so PLEASE check out your start time and make sure you arrive on time to race!

First time racing the Heartbreaker MTB Race at Bootlegger trail?
THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU!

ON the first lap everyone will do the "seeding loop" on Streetcar Drive. This video will show you the exact route, so check it out!

vimeo.com

We are 16 Days Away from race day! It is coming up quickly!

There are some changes to the route and lap counts per category this year so check that out; make sure you know your start time, lap count and the course!

https://www.strava.com/clubs/6633/group_events/3444067348476422482/

RACE DAY IS COMING QUICKLY... AND THERE IS ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT TO GET YOUR 2026 RACE TSHIRT!

REGISTER HERE: https://www.stlheartbreakerrace.com/ #/