Description

Gravel

Distance - 30 and 60 mile routes

Competition Format

The Gravel Bike Race is a non-stop, self-supported, solo competition along the gravel roads of rural Iowa. Two distances will be offered: 30 miles and 60 miles.

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

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.

Riders must obey the Rules of the Road and obey city, county and state laws.
 

Age Determining Date

December 31, 2016
Racers must be 18 years of age by the day of the event. http://www.iowagames.org/Summer/CyclingGravelGrinderRace

T-shirts

Athletes will receive a colored T-shirt.  Pre-registered athletes have the option to upgrade their cotton shirt for a dri-fit for an additional $10.
T-shirts will be available at your venue.

Awards sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Medals will be awarded to the top three place finishers in each age group within each event.

http://www.iowagames.org/Summer/CyclingGravelGrinderRace

Route

The routes will take riders all around northern Boone, and Story counties. There will be some hills, but it will be fairly flat for the most part.

Registration

Registration Deadline

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE

$25 Entry Fee

Postmark: Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Online: Wednesday, June 15, 2016

FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE

$30 Entry Fee

Online Only:  Thursday, June 16 - Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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

On-Site Registration

$30 Entry Fee

On-site registrations will be accepted from 9:30 - 9:45 AM

Pre-Registration is preferred

http://www.iowagames.org/Summer/CyclingGravelGrinderRace

Contact

Josh Magie

j.magie@mchsi.com