Cycling Gravel Grinder Race

» Cycling Gravel Grinder Race

Date

Saturday, September 14th, 2024

Site

Start/Finish
Sunny Heights Farm
17641 Templeton Rd | Ames, IA | 50010

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Detailed Race Webpage: Ames Velo

Time

Start Time: 8:30 AM
Pre-Race Staging: 8:20 AM

Commissioners

Jason Quinn / Ames Velo
jason@amescyclingcenter.com

Competition Format

All competitors will complete 5 laps on the dynamic 6.2 mile course. This includes mostly gravel with two climbs, double track, some mowed prairie, and a short section of pavement. The course will be marked, but we advise reviewing the maps ahead of time, and pre-riding the course in the weeks leading up to the event. For recon prior to race day, parking at McFarland park is suggested.

Race Course Map
For the GPX course file, please visit the Ames Velo website and right click the link and select “save link as”.
*Please note that this is for one lap.

Amenities & Parking

Bathrooms and Parking will be available onsite.
Parking closes at 7:45, with overflow parking at the intersection of Templeton and 180th,
500 meters south of the start/finish line.
Food and Beverages will be available for purchase at Sunny Heights Event Center.
Sunny Heights is a family friendly hobby farm and events center, with a beautiful
overlook of the finishing climb and valley, so bring the whole family to watch!

Rules

The race is on an OPEN course, so be aware of traffic. Riders must obey the Rules of the Road and obey city, county and state laws.

Riders must wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet.

Riders can take advantage of water drop/pickup on each lap at Sunny Heights.

Riders will be expected to be self supported, so be prepared with adequate supplies (tubes, CO2, pump, tools, etc.). We will have a vehicle patrolling the course for safety reasons, but it will not be supplied for technical support.

Age Determining Date

December 31, 2024
Racers must be 18 years of age by the day of the event.

T-shirts

Athletes will receive a T-shirt. T-shirts will be available for pick up at your venue.

Awards sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top three place finishers in each age group within each event.

Divisions

Age Divisions

*All members of a tandem team must register and pay entry fee.

Results

Online Registration

Athlete List

Registration Deadlines

$27 if registered by
$32 if registered between
$37 if registered between

Tandem bikes are allowed, however, both riders must register and pay the entry fee.

On-Site Registration
$40 Entry Fee
Pre-Registration is preferred

Iowa Games Cycling Package: Iowa Games offers three cycling events. If you register for one, you can add on the other one (or two) for an additional $10.00 during online registration.