Capital City Cross is one of the races that help launched the Central Iowa Cyclocross scene.
Come out and enjoy a spectator-friendly venue only a few minutes South of downtown Des Moines.
The BIKEIOWA RACING TEAM knows how to put on fun and exciting events and this one will be no different. Look for tons of great vantage points to cheer on your favorite racers or just chill and watch the action.
Races start at 9:30 am with the last race ending at 4:05 pm.
(video cred: Producer Dave Mable)
BEGINNER FRIENDLYHave not raced before? This is a perfect place to see if you like cross. Show up early to get a little practice. Better yet, show up at the
Tuesday night practices and try it out!
You don't even need a special bike. Mountain bikes and Fat bikes work great. All you need is: Two wheels, A brake on each wheel, a Freewheel, and handlebar ends that do not point forwards or up.
SUPER SPECTATOR FRIENDLYIf you have never been to a cyclocross race, you are missing out! This is FREE entertainment at its best! There is action everywhere and you can watch the race from several vantage points! Kick back for an afternoon and watch cyclocross! Bring lawn chairs and park yourself, or check out the whole course.
NEW FOR 2019 !!!
- a TWO Day event!
- 3-lap Fat Bike Race (Sat only)
- Capital Kid's Race - a fun, free race for 9 and under
- Capital Kid's Course - a separate mini-course near the playground that kids can practice on with parental supervision
AMENITIES
Facilities are limited at Stone Park. This is a park in the middle of a residential area.
- Bring you own water and food.
- Food Truck(s) - TBD
- Kid-Friendly - There is a playground on the East end of Stone Park. Please keep 'em on a leash.. err. wait.. that is for the next bullet point ;)
- Dog-friendly - Please keep 'em on a leash and pick-up after 'em
- Two Kybos on site.
- There is room for team tents - please keep it compact
- There are convenience stores and restaurants 3-5 minutes away if you need last minute supplies.
- No Bike Wash
VENUE
Stone Park is a neighborhood park minutes from downtown Des Moines. This is the same park used for the Tuesday night Renegade Cyclocross Practices. The park is fairy flat with a nice rise on the South side.
PARKINGThere is plenty of parking off SE Fulton Drive (West side of Park). Some paved and gravel parking available, but mostly grass.
PLEASE DO NOT park at Community Center on the East Side of the park.
POST-RACE PARTY
TBD
FROM OUT OF TOWN?
You are so close to downtown Des Moines where there are plenty of great restaurants and hotels to spend the weekend.
DIRECTIONS
From I-235 it is only a couple of miles