The Dirty Duathlon cleans house!

Mon November 06 2006
Posted Nov 6, 2006
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"Do you know why there were no clouds in the sky on Sunday ???" - Cause God wanted to watch his Favorite Race!!! The 1st annual Des Moines Dirty Duathlon was held on Sunday, November 5th in Des Moines by Ashworth pool in Greenwood Park.

photo from Des Moines Register Tank tops and shorts were seen during the race with the unusually warm weather in early November! Cyclists and runners used the Center Trails and the Bill Riley trail to complete almost 15 miles on the race course. The contestants had to run a loop at Greenwood Park before mounting their bikes for a 6.4 mile trail ride. They then had to run 4.5 miles before finishing with a final 3.5 mile trail ride. Bikers scramble to their bikes during the opening leg of the Des Moines Dirty Duathlon, the first annual race that combines trail riding and cross-country running. Cam Kirkpatrick, from Urbandale, crossed the finish line in Greenwood Park, the winner of the first annual Dirty Duathlon. Results to be posted soon! THANKS to those who organized the event: Central Iowa Trail Association (CITA), Capital Striders, www.IowaDiscountHome and www.AllNineYardsRealty.com THANKS to those who volunteered and especially THANKS to those who raced! If you have photos and want them posted, email them to Biker@BikeIowa.com