*DATE CHANGE*
Due to the flooding
of Peterson Park,
the 2008 Iowa Games
Mountain Bike race
is now rescheduled
for September 13 at
the same time and
venue.
Date
Saturday,
September 13
Fee
$23.00
Athletes
can compete in the
time trial, road
race and mountain
biking for one entry
fee of $23.00.
Click here for cycling
information.
Deadline
Discount
Registration
Deadline
($3 off
Entry Fee)
Postmark: Monday,
June 30
Online: Monday, June 30
Registration
Deadline
(Full Priced
Entry Fee)
Online only:
Monday, July 7
ON-SITE
ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED,
however pre-registration is
preferred.
Site
Peterson
Park, Ames
(Proceed west off I-35, exit 116; north on Dayton Road;
left to Peterson Park. Or take Hwy 69 approx. four miles north
of Ames, then east on 180th St.)
Time
Check-In
Beginners: 8:00 am - 8:45 am
Sport & Expert: 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Competition
Beginners: 9:00 am
Sport and Expert: 11:00 am
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Format
Cross country racing on approximately 5 miles
of technical single track with curves and drops. The trails
at Peterson Park also consist of rolling hills, open fields
and sand. Multiple laps will be used for different ability
levels. Number of laps will be determined the day of the event
according to trail conditions and participation. Organizer
reserves the right to combine categories if necessary. Athletes
should bring water and/or water containers.
Categories
Beginner: This category is designed for the entry-level
rider. Beginner races help participants understand the subtleties
of the sport and experience the thrill of mountain biking.
Sport: This racing category reflects improved skills
and developed strength and stamina. Sport entrants are often
intermediate regional competitors. Expert: At this
level racing skills, strength and stamina have reached an
exceptional level; racing is very competitive.
Awards
Medals for first, second and third will be
given in each age group and category. Single-speed entrants
are encouraged to notify race officials upon check-in and
will be recognized accordingly.
Age Determining Date
July 19, 2008
General Rules
All riders must wear helmets. Protests
must be filed in writing within 30 minutes of posting results.
Intentionally competing below your endurance level to potentially
place will NOT be allowed.
T-shirt / Packet
Pickup
On-site the day of
the event.
Entry Fee
One entry fee of $23.00 will enable the
athlete to enter both cycling events, as well as the
mountain biking competition. The athlete MUST
pre-register for all
events in order to
compete for the $23
entry fee, otherwise
they must purchase
entry at the on-site
registration fee. Please list all event codes on one entry
form to speed the entry process. On-site registrations will be accepted
at mountain biking ($25/event), time trial ($30/event) and
road race for ($25/event). Pre-registration is
preferred for all races.
Volunteers
To provide a quality competition, volunteers
are needed to help with timing, course-marshaling, check-in,
security, etc. Additional help is needed the day before the
race to set up the race course. Please call the mountain biking
commissioner for more information. REMEMBER: Free T-shirts
will be provided to all volunteers.
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BEGINNER
|
|
FEMALE
|
MALE
|
DIVISION |
| MB
101 |
MB
201 |
11-15 |
|
MB
102 |
MB
202 |
16-19 |
| MB
103 |
MB
203 |
20-29 |
| MB
104 |
MB
204 |
30-39 |
| MB
105 |
MB
205 |
40-49 |
| MB
106 |
MB
206 |
50-59 |
| MB
107 |
MB
207 |
60-65 |
| MB
108 |
MB
208 |
66
and Over |
|
SPORT
|
|
FEMALE
|
MALE
|
DIVISION |
| MB
300 |
MB
400 |
11-15 |
|
MB
301 |
MB
401 |
16-19 |
| MB
302 |
MB
402 |
20-29 |
| MB
303 |
MB
403 |
30-39 |
| MB
304 |
MB
404 |
40-49 |
| MB
305 |
MB
405 |
50-59 |
| MB
306 |
MB
406 |
60-65 |
| MB
307 |
MB
407 |
66
and Over |
|
EXPERT
|
|
FEMALE
|
MALE
|
DIVISION |
| MB
500 |
MB
600 |
11-15 |
|
MB
501 |
MB
601 |
16-19 |
| MB
502 |
MB
602 |
20-29 |
| MB
503 |
MB
603 |
30-39 |
| MB
504 |
MB
604 |
40-49 |
| MB
505 |
MB
605 |
50-59 |
| MB
506 |
MB
606 |
60-65 |
| MB
507 |
MB
607 |
66
and Over |
|
SINGLE-SPEED
|
|
FEMALE
|
MALE
|
DIVISION |
| MB
700 |
MB
800 |
OPEN |
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Entry Form
Click
here to download or print a PDF of the Individual Entry Form.
(Note: If you are having problems viewing
the entry form, please download the latest version of Adobe
Acrobat Reader and install the newest version of the Acrobat
plug-in for your browser. This is a free download.)
Online
CLICK
HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
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Mountain Biking
Commissioner
Patrick Alvord
515-418-0135
patrickalvord@yahoo.com
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