Recap/Results

Wow!

That's all I can say for the excellent showing of 155 cyclists that turned out to race at Lake Ahquabi yesterday. Compare that number to the 41 racers that showed up back in 2008 and 61 racers that raced last year in 2009. Even though I was exhausted and coughing my head off, I was really excited to see so many turn out for a race here in Iowa. I think Jed, Rob and I are already thinking ahead to improving things and adjusting for the future to account for the growth.

Growth rate wise, the number of racers is an increase of about 154% over last year!!! A big thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the fall weather and the event. It's hard to believe it snowed on the same weekend one year ago...

A big thanks to CITA, (especially Brian P. and Ryan H.) for allowing me to use the trailer with the brush hog to cut some new trail.

As to be expected, there were some growth issues in terms of timing and registration with the jump from 61 to 155 racers. Timing had not been difficult in the first two years of this event using a simplistic method of two timers, pad and paper, but the jump to 155 racers was pretty overwhelming using the system we had relied on in the past.

A big thanks to Melinda Reese who volunteered to sit down and help me out with the timing. And thanks to Kent Sovern from the Iowa Parks Foundation who sat down with us to help out as he saw Melinda and I struggling to keep up. We were all in a daze for the 3 - 4 hours trying to stay on top of the timing and lap counts. Consensus from all 3 of us is that chip timing for a field the size of 155 racers is required. Kent has some ideas to make it even better for next year and I hope that we can follow through on his suggestions. If we could find a chip timing race company that would contract out for such an event at a reasonable price - I'm all ears for the future....

I am combing through everything to post the most accurate finishing times for everyone that is possible. Some timing mistakes were pointed out yesterday which have since been corrected, but a few more may exist. In addition, several racers did not write down their plate number on the registration form during registration and or didn't communicate with the girls at registration to get their number written on the registration form. This left us really scrambling to figure out who was who for those particular racers.

I simply did not have the volunteer crew/staff to provide an awards ceremony for the shorter duration events until the 4 and 5 lap races in the CAT 1 and Marathon categories were completed. I apologize for that.

I simply ask for everyone's understanding with regard to the growth pains encountered this year due to the huge turnout. All of the growth issues will seriously be addressed for any future event - no matter who and how things develop for next year.

In the end, I just wanted everyone to have fun and enjoy the day. From most of the smiles I saw and conversations after the race, I think that goal was met for most of the participants.

Thanks again to all those who showed up to race, who helped out and to Jed, Rob and the sponsors.

I apologize for any spelling errors with the names. Let's just say I encountered some interesting penmanship.... '-}

CAT 1 Expert Women:

1st Lisa Vetterlein = 2:41:45
2nd Julie Kirkpatrick = 3:00:48
3rd Sally Logan = 3:07:27
4th Maria Ruhtenberg 3:39:52

CAT 1 Expert Men:

1st Cam Kirkpatrick = 2:42:56
2nd Jed Gammell = 2:53:29
3rd Jay Chesterman = 2:53:295
4th Tony Nichols = 2:58:33
5th Rob Versteegh = 3:10:10
DNF Kaleb Himli
DNF Rick Blackford

CAT 1 Expert Masters Men 35+:

1st Tom Anderson = 3:16:23
2nd Brian Pottorff = 3:18:52
3rd Jason Alread = 3:19:53
4th Chad Vandelune = 3:20:04
5th Eddie Karow = 3:24:54
6th James Hopewn = 3:26:33
DNF Pete Basso
DNF David Fish

Marathon Solo:

1st Jerome Rewerts = 3:09:20
2nd Brad Bergman = 3:10:54
3rd Jubil Young = 3:36:58
4th David Mable = 3:39:55
5th Jason Dal = 3:46:37
6th Scott Sumpter = 3:50:27
DNF Kurt Hantelmann
DNF Ryan French

Marathon Tag Team:

1st Sheri Robinson/Steven Robinson = 3:42:17
2nd Mark West and team = 3:57:00
*No 5th Lap Result Recorded = Dee Mable and Kim Hopkins 4th lap recorded at 3:09:59 (did you finish the 5th lap?)

Tandem:

Kim West & Sue Cook = 2:49:20

CAT 2 Singlespeed:

1st William Fauter = 1:48:12
2nd Kyle Sedore = 1:50:48
3rd Adam Prosise = 1:52:06
4th Ryan Williams = 1:58:15
5th TJ Davis = 2:06:20
6th Courtney Wilton = 2:06:20
7th Taylor Webb = 2:12:01
8th Perry Leysons = 2:20:49

CAT 2 Sport Open Women:

1st Joann Schmidt = 2:24:39
2nd Amy Hanrahan = 2:37:00
3rd Jessica Plunkett = 2:39:58
4th Cheryl Dralle = 2:45:51
5th Karmen Woelber = 2:48:22
6th Elaine Kay = 3:00:45
7th Nancy Leysens = 3:26:41
8th Michelle Pohlmeyer = 3:26:45
DNF Katherine Fanter

CAT 2 Sport Open Men:

1st John Newell = 1:48:00
2nd Tyler Rushing = 1:50:50
3rd Ryan Van Houweling = 1:54:50
4th Tyler Heibel = 1:55:49
5th Andy Bush = 2:01:42
6th Gabe Geiger = 2:02:52
7th Nick Larson = 2:13:33
8th Nick Woolley = 2:55:05
DNF Jackson Philby
DNF Tony Pearce
DNF Jay Cox
DNF Pablo Kollmar
DNF Stephen Schmitt

CAT 2 Sport Masters Men 35+:

1st John Conlan = 2:07:25
2nd Michael Cullut = 2:12:07
3rd Hugh Ekberg = 2:16:46
4th Wade Thompson = 2:18:49
5th Robert Moural = 2:21:27
6th Joe Zuniga = 2:21:50
7th Kurt Benson = 2:22:05
8th Anthony Hess = 2:24:03
9th Rick Bachman = 2:27:49
DNF Neal Groteluschen
DNF Jason Plunkett
DNF Doug Ecklund
DNF Mark Wiltse
DNF Chris Cornelison

CAT 2 Sport Masters Men 45+:

1st Ken Sherman = 1:54:50
2nd Tony Hibbs = 2:02:53
3rd Jim Logan = 2:07:29
4th Tom Laughend = 2:16:45
5th Jeff Lorenzen = 2:17:35
6th David Ertl = 2:22:32
7th Jeff Farrell = 2:23:35
8th Alan Boone = 2:24:04
9th Tome Davis = 2:26:21
10th Sterling Heise = 2:33:10
11th Brad Kramer = 2:38:48
12th Brad Kruse = 2:46:46
DNF Brian Duffy
DNF Joe Schmidt

CAT 3 Beginner Junior:

1st Place Jocoa Kerschen = 1:09:03

CAT 3 Beginner Women:

1st Sara Brock = 48:10
2nd Mary Adams = 50:01
3rd Angie Boyens = 53:55
4th Corrine Wyma = 54:00
5th Heather Myer-Davis = 58:56
6th Julie Sedore = 59:56
7th Julie Goodman = 1:02:39
8th Julie D. Hoffman = 1:06:40
9th Jane Colligan = 1:07:54
10th Sandy Dunivan = 1:16:10
11th Deana Kerschen = 1:18:17
12th Parady Boatwright = 1:22
NR Deann Wiltse

CAT 3 Beginner Men:

1st David Storm = 1:22
2nd Jason Uhlenatte = 1:24:34
3rd Jeff Gibson = 1:27:46
4th Matt Zepeda = 1:28:01
5th Ben Dalbey = 1:34:12
6th Bryce Gilbert = 1:39:16
7th Kyle Robinson = 1:40:35
8th Garrett Shetterly = 1:41:09
9th Shawn Baker = 1:44:30
10th Steve Dalbey = 1:46:00
11th Garrett Miller = 1:53:21
12th Doug Smith = 2:11:35
13th Rich Fish = 2:38:26
14th Andrew Zeiner = 2:50:55
DNF Thomas Cameron
DNF Inigo Ibarra
DNF Tobin Bennett
DNF Erick Holm
DNF Craig Carman
DNF Luke Wyma
NR Eric Larson
NR Donnie Stratton
NR Tom Mertz

Bruce

Description

Mountain Biking (RACE)

Distance - 8 miles/24 miles/40 miles

On Sunday, October 10, 2010 the Iowa Mountain Bike Championship Series heads south to repeat the new type of race for the series. The event was postponed in August due to mud and excessive rain and October is the perfect time for a fall classic mountain bike race. Have you heard of the famous Chequamegon 40 in Wisconsin that is run on cross country ski trails, forest roads, snowmobile trails and wooded lanes? That's right!! We now have a "Cheqaumegon like" race in our very own Iowa series. Coming for the third time to Iowa is our very own backwoods, super fast, fat tire XC race held on a course loop that rolls on the multi-use cross country ski, snowmobile, and hiking trail that circles Lake Ahquabi. The 7.5 mile + race loop will also utilize backwood sections of the wooded trails throughout Lake Ahquabi State Park to make for a scenic race filled with unique challenges. Feature Race, the 40 mile Open Marathon, everyone is welcome. Sign up as an individual or up to 5 person relay teams. The course is beginner friendly and all you need are knobby tires with a little bit of fitness. IMBCS points series awarded for Beginner (CAT III), Sport (CAT II) & Expert (CAT i) classes (8, 24 & 40 miles, respectively). The coolest race t-shirt ever (Maybe.) See bikeiowa.com soon to register. Mullet sightings... • A fast, fast race with big payouts for men AND women • Camping, kayaking, etc. available • Plenty of schwag giveaways • A mulletastic good time This course is fast, open & beginner friendly. Bring the brothers/sisters/cousins out for a day of racing. It may not be NASCAR, but it's dirty fun. BONUS mullet tip of the day for triathletes: A mullet is cooler when combined with a speedo.

Route

The 7.5 mile loop includes a trip around Lake Ahquabi's multi-use trail with additional sections that include backwood trails. You will encounter gravel, dirt, roots, ruts, grass, logs, wooden bridges, railroad tie stairs, climbs, fast descents and the best nature has to offer on this scenic course. The loop will be the perfect test of one's fitness with all of the full throttle speed and all of the climbing, but will not be technical in nature to scare off the entry level racer. In fact, this will be a perfect venue for first timers and experts alike.

Registration

Pre-Register at BikeIowa.com (coming soon) or registration is on the day of the race starting at 9:00am and closes 15 minutes before the race begins.

Contact

Bruce Brown

brown.bruce@mchsi.com