Cycling Gravel Grinder Race

Date

Site

Time

Long Course:
Check In 9:00am
Pre-Race Meeting 9:50am
Race Start 10:00am

Short Course:
Check In 9:00am
Pre-Race Meeting 10:05am
Race Start 10:15am

Commissioners

Jason Quinn /  Ames Velo
jason@amescyclingcenter.com

T-shirts

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

Competition Format

This year’s edition features an ALL gravel course with the options to do 1 lap (Short Course) or 3 laps (Long Course) of the 19.3 mile circuit.

The Long Course is also a prerequisite for any athletes looking to compete for the Omnium. Long Course participants will return to Sunny Heights on each lap, where there will be a 180 degree turn. There will be a bottle drop area in the vicinity of the turn. More information available at amesvelo.com.

Tandem bikes are allowed, however, each rider must register and pay the entry fee.

Race Course Map

TCX File (PC users – Right click to save file)

Cue sheet

Following the final registration deadline, GPX files will be emailed to participants.

Rules

Bike choice is up to the rider however a 26 inch, 700c, (bigger than 700 x 28) or 29er tire is required.

Riders must wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet.

There will be NO support on the course with minimal signage (course arrows) and there may be corner marshals at a few select locations but navigation of the course is strictly the responsibility of the rider. Riders must obey the Rules of the Road and obey city, county and state laws.

Age Determining Date

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.

Age Divisions

18-34 | Female Male

35-49 | Female & Male

50 & Over | Masters | Female & Male

Single Speed | Female & Male

Tandem | Female, Male & Coed*

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