Recap/Results

No rain today, but the mud remained! With a park change, and inclement weather this weekend, we still had over 80 racers per day show up to play in the mud and 16 first time cross racers made their debut!

Great temps and no rain made it much more enjoyable for spectators today. The course was switched up from Saturday, but enough mud-laden spots were kept to keep things interesting The Cat 4s, M35+, M45+ and juniors started out the day riding in pudding for the back half of the course. The mud and grass "held on" causing many braking and clearance issues. The field was 40+ racers and made it fun to watch as well as race in! Congrats to Matt Maxon (Cat4), Jason Plunkett (35+), Jim Robideax (45+) and Chase Fletcher (Junior) for winning!

Next up, all the ladies put on a great show. the course seems to be drying out in a few spots, but not enough to alleviate the same mud clearance issues that plagued the previous race. KUDOS to Dariau Nagle-Gamm (Cat4), Jana Bachman (35+), Cindy Dubois (45+) for crossing the line first in their respective classes.

Bring on the Men's CX Open and Cat 3. Talk about a switcheroo. These guys had the worst conditions on Saturday and the best course conditions on Sunday. The course dried out in many areas and seemed not to be an issue for "stickage" anymore. No matter what, these guys seem to fly when watching from the sidelines. Competition was fierce, but Nate Kilborn (Open) and Geoff Perrill (Cat 3) crossed the line first!

The SERIES POINTS have been updated.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS EVENT A BIG SUCCESS!!!
New Belgium, Oakley, Twin Six, El Bait Shop, Rasmussen Bike Shop, Kyle's Bikes and BIKEIOWA.com

THANKS to the Varnums for running the registration table.
THANKS to Jeff Mertz and Brett Griggs for officiating.
THANKS to everyone who helped tear down the course.
THANKS to ALL Racers & Spectators for showing up!

Next on the Central Iowa Cylocross Series is next Saturday in Pella - The Dirty Wooden Shoe Cyclocross Race, and then Sunday is the Altoona Cyclocross Race in (you guessed it) Altoona!

Men's Cat 1/2/3 open
1. Nate Kilborn
2. Jerome Roewerts
3. Chris Maharry
4. Steve Robinson
5. Matt Gumm
6. Rob Versteegh
7. Kim West
8. JJ Bailey  DNF
9. Lane Anderson DNF

Woman's 1/2/3
1. Darcy Sanford
2. Cassandra Kessler
3. Lisa Vetterlein
4. Katie Fistler

Men's Cat 3
1. Geoff Perrill
2. Ryan French
3. Steve Bollerman
-1
4. Brad Bach
5. Carl Buchanan
-3
6. Scott Robinson
7. Josh Wandry DNF

Men's 35+
1. Jason Plunkett
2. Chris Corneilson
3. Rich Anderson
4. Bruce Reese
5. Bryan Farrell
6. Scott Sumpter
7. Steve Fry

Woman's 35+
1. Jana Bachman
2. Maria Ruthenberg
3. Becky Fletcher

Men's 45+
1. Jim Robideax
2. Dave Mable
3. Mike Shumway
4. Dave Delperdauf
5. Tom Laughead
6. Jeff Farrell
7. Toby Hibs
8. Dan Bach
9. Harry Fortney
10. Randy Catron

Woman's 45+
1. Cindy Dubois
2. Nancy Leysens
3. Kim Hopkins
4. Susan Cook
5. Julie Goodman
6. Melinda Reese

Junior
1. Chase Fletcher

Men's 4
Men's 4
1. Matt Maxon
2. Justin Manning
3. Brad Bergman
4. Eric Knox
5. Adam Prasise
6. Andy Bach
-1
7. Don Mashka
8. Steve Clark
9. Gabe Geiger
10. Braydn Girdler
11. Andrew Eeiner
12. Jared Morford
13. Inigo Ibarra
14. Rick Bachman
15. Perry Leysens
16. Ross Hackerson
17. Will Stone
18. Ben Fistler
19. Craig Johnson
-2
20. Robert Moural
21. Tobin Bennett
22. Mathew Maxwell
23. Courtney Hilton
24. Paul Jensen
25. Darrick Watson
26. Trevor Heithoff
27. Alan Johnson
-3
28. Carl Goldsberry
29. Kurt Benson
30. G Wade Frank
31. Matt Den Hartog
-4
32. Troy Pearce
33. Barry Richmond
34. ?? DNS

Woman's Cat 4
1. Dariau Nagle-Gamm
2. Mery Adams
3. Jenell Newberg
4. Karmen Woelber
5. Sheri Robinson

Description

Cyclocross

Distance - This is a timed event

CAPITAL CITY CROSS 2010

UPDATED 9/23 11:15 PM: VENUE CHANGE - RAIN has forced a change of venue for Capital City Cross. Racing will now happen at Ewing Park on the south east side of Des Moines near Easter Lake. All races will still start at the same times, we will just be a different location. PLEASE join us at Ewing Park in Des Moines for Central Iowa's 2nd official cyclocross race of the 2010 season!

Sunday, September 26th

Two great days of cyclocross fun! Come out and enjoy this great new venue just minutes from downtown Des Moines. Check out Saturday's Race This race is part of the Central Iowa Cyclocross Series Powered by SCHEELS. Beginner Friendly Have not raced before? This is a perfect place to see if you like cross. Show up early to get a little practice. See the discounted registration for first timers. This is your chance to try it out! You don't even need a special bike! All you need is: Two wheels, A brake on each wheel, a Freewheel , and handlebar ends that do not point forwards or up. Mountain bikes work great!

Route

The Race course will be marked on Sunday morning. Plan on flats, hills, switch-backs, sand, park roads, downhills, run-ups, barriers and much more! Everything you'd expect in a Cyclocross race!

Sunday, September 26th

Categories	Entry Fee	Start Time	Distance	Prizes
Men's CX 4	$25	10:00 am	45 min + 2 laps	prizes/3
Master's 35+	$25	10:00 am	45 min + 2 laps	prizes/3
Master's 45+	$25	10:00 am	45 min + 2 laps	prizes/3
Juniors	$10	10:00 am	45 min + 2 laps	prizes/3
Woman's CX 1/2/3 (open)	$25	11:30 am	45 min + 2 laps	$125/3
Woman's CX 4	$25	11:30 am	45 min + 2 laps	prizes/3
Woman's 35+	$25	11:30 am	45 min + 2 laps	prizes/3
Woman's 45+	$25	11:30 am	45 min + 2 laps	prizes/3
Men's CX 3	$25	1:00 pm	60 min + 2 laps	$125/3
Men's CX 1/2/3 (open)	$25	1:00 pm	60 min + 2 laps	$125/3

Read Sept 2010 BIKEIOWA Feature on Capital City Cross The Fine Print About The Races: The Fine Print About The Races: Held under USCF race permits (2010-2698). Helmets must be worn at all times when on a bicycle. No Free Lap! Criterium finish rule applies: lapped riders do not have to make up the extra laps. $5 entry fee for second race on same day. Mountain bikes are legal, no bar ends. All events except Cat 1-2-3 open to un-licensed riders. 1-day USCF racing licenses will be available at the race for $10.00. There will not be discounted 2010 annual licenses through www.USACycling.org. 1-day licensees can race with the CX 4 for men. Riders under 18 will need a parent-signed standard entry form and release or a parent at the race to sign the entry form or a 1-day license. Promoter reserves rights including revising the flier if needed.

Registration

Register at the Race! Registration will open up at 9:30 am. Get $5.00 off your entry fee If you are a first time cross racer, BIKEIOWA.com will pay $5.00 of your race fee. So a $25 entry fee becomes $20 for first time racers! What an incentive! don't forget to mention this at the registration booth. FREE BIKEIOWA Decal for Spectators AND Racers Mention you saw this race on BIKEIOWA.com and receive a FREE reflective BIKEIOWA Decal at the registration booth! This race is VERY SPECTATOR Friendly!! If you have never been to a cyclocross race, you are missing out! There is action everywhere and you can watch the race from several vantage points! Kick back for an afternoon and watch cyclocross!

Contact

Rob Versteegh

rversteegh@mchsi.com