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YO! Just lettin' ya know that this event occurred in the past. So don't go planning your day around this one.

WHEN

Sun Mar 24 2019 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WHERE

Cumming Tap
Cumming, IA

WHO

BIKEIOWA

Recap/Results

THANKS to everyone who raced on such a messy race-day. The course was sloopy, but there was no rain during the race. 42 folks started the race.

Course was adjusted the prior week due to bridge and road closures which made the race course more of a gravel
race format vs. a circuit race as the "B" race did one 19..3 mile lap and the "A" race did 2 laps.

Course was drying up over week, but Sat evening and Sunday morning rains made the course messy. Mud was pretty wet, but was not sticking during the first lap. Mud started to tack-up on the second lap.

160+ Photos posted here (THANKS to Brad S. and Jess R. for capturing the moment!)

RESULTS

"A" Race - Men's

PLACE

TIME

First Name

Last Name

1

2:37:05

Brian

West

2

2:40:52

Jordan

Costello

3

2:43:33

Cooper

Mortenson

4

2:46:29

Brett

Aspenson

5

2:51:29

Tyler

Puls

6

3:00:27

Josh

Magie

DNF

DNF

Jason

Scholbrock

DNF

DNF

Eric

Foutch

       

"A" Race - Women's

PLACE

TIME

First Name

Last Name

no entries

 

 

 

       

"B" Race - Men's

PLACE

TIME

First Name

Last Name

1

1:16:50

Chad

Skinner

2

1:18:59

Jim

Robidoux

3

1:20:43

Seamus

OConnorWalker

4

1:22:45

Darvish

Shadravan

5

1:27:09

Peter

Stevenson

6

1:28:25

Jeff

Eisentrager

7

1:30:28

Scott

Sumpter

8

1:31:35

Jon

Thompson

9

1:34:29

Cole

Ledbetter

10

1:35:49

Tyler

Johnson

11

1:37:36

Martin

Fay

12

1:39:41

Chris

Handlos

13

1:40:18

Manuel

Acevedo

14

1:46:44

Steve

Falck

15

1:50:42

Jamie

Beauchamp

16

1:52:56

Ryan

Bartusek

17

1:54:10

Christopher

Mayer

18

2:00:30

Landon

Smith

19

2:0044

Tim

Miller

20

2:02:04

Jeff

Isley

21

2:06:39

Shane

Wheeler

22

2:13:07

Christopher

Ahlers

23

2:13:07

Doug

Sullivan

24

2:14:36

Joshua

Sullivan

25

2:19:48

David

McCloney

DNF

DNF

Jared

Morford

DNF

DNF

Ben

Brady

DNS

DNS

Derik

Spoon

DNS

DNS

Shay

Wright

       

"B" Race - Women's

PLACE

TIME

First Name

Last Name

1

1:45:25

Katy

Muelhaupt

2

1:58:00

Kathleen

Porter

3

2:00:55

Lisa

Minske

4

2:25:31

Barbara

Becker

DNF

DNF

Kelsi

Jurik

DNF

DNF

Megan

Coan

DNF

DNF

Kristin

Breitkreutz

 


Description

Gravel

Distance - 19.3 - 38.6 miles

10 years of the Iowa Spring Classic!

UPDATED March 21st 11:00 am
  • Finalized Route (See route comments below)
  • Finalized Mileage
  • Uploaded GPX and TCX route files
  • Uploaded Cue Cards
  • Uploaded Blank waiver
  • VIEW Facebook videos we posted of the race course on Wed (3/20)

Gravel Road Gran Fondo event (gravel laps)
No USAC license needed.

$25 entry fee at the venue, CASH ONLY!
$20 preregistration entry fee
Registration opens 10:00 AM, closes at 11:40 AM
Races go off at 12:00 PM

Recommended rider format/grouping
"A" RACE2 - Advanced
USAC MTB cat 1-2 & USAC Road cat 1-3
2  laps - 38.6 miles
- Women
- Men

"B" RACE - Beginner
USAC MTB cat 3 & USAC Road cat 4-5
1 lap - 19.3 miles
- Women
- Men


Payouts
We'll Increase payout to $150 with rider turn-out over 50 riders!
  • Women A, 3 places for $100, $50-$30-$20.
  • Men A, 3 places for $100, $50-$30-$20.
  • Women B, 3 places - BIKEIOWA Gear.
  • Men B, 3 places - BIKEIOWA Gear.

Rules
All USAC Rules apply and a helmet is required at all times. Course is open to
traffic and the center-line rule will be strictly enforced. The Promoter reserves the
right to combine fields when applicable.

NO REFUNDS, in accordance with USAC rules.
No Neutral Follow - No Neutral Support - No Neutral Wheels.
The course is all gravel. Carry a tube, pump, or CO2 canister during your race.
Cyclo-cross bicycles and heavy duty tires are recommended.
USAC Permit # 2019-1052


Post Party
The Cumming Tap will be offering some vittles. Stick around!

Route

EMBRACE the Adventure.

We tried HARD to find a similar route to the previous years, but Mother Nature has wrecked havoc in this area. Washed out roads and closed bridges gave us 3 possible routes:
One was only 3 miles (too short), one had a section of pavement, too many driveways and mean dogs (too dangerous), and the third one is a bit longer than we wanted, but offers the safest route with some distance (YES!).

We know folks are chomping at the bit to get out and we did not want to postpone or cancel the race, so be prepared for an adventure! The roads are gnarly in some sections. There is fresh gravel, deep ruts, mud, wet spots, pot holes and sand. If any of this scares you then DO NOT SIGN UP.

KNOW THE COURSE
This is more of a gravel road race than a normal Spring Classic (multiple laps).  Each lap is 19.3 miles. It will feel like more - we guarantee it.
We'll have some course marshals and some directional course markings. We cannot guarantee than each turn will be manned/marked.
YOU are responsible for knowing the course. 
Cue cards and GPX/TCX file are provided. PLEASE print your own CUE CARDS.


NOTE: We feel good about the route, but be aware it may change as late as race-day. Be Prepared.

BE SAFE
The course is NOT closed.
Watch out for vehicles, dogs, ruts, soft spots and holes.
Be careful riding behind someone or in a pack - this will be DANGEROUS on this course!
Be careful passing - the road conditions can change quickly
Watch the corners - they are very soft
Easy on the downhills.
Ride Ride - move to the right when riding up hills
Be Nice - call out holes, ruts, etc to your fellow racers

Bike Choice
It's up to you.You know your skillset
We don't recommend a road bike with skinnies.
35mm tires and more are what we recommend
Fat-Bike friendly

That all said - Have Fun!

Venue

Cumming Tap

117 N 44th
Cumming, IA 50061
  MAP

Registration

$20.00 online entry fee - REGISTER ONLINE until March 18th at noon
$25.00 online entry fee - REGISTER ONLINE after March 18th at noon
$25.00 at the venue registration fee

Save more time - print and pre-fill out your RACE WAIVER.

please register online if you know you are coming. It makes our lives easier.

Contact

Biker@BIKEIOWA.com

Who Posted

  • Posted Feb 4, 2019 by duegi
  • Modified Mar 26, 2019 by bikeiowa
  • Recap Posted Mar 26, 2019

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