Recap/Results

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and made this years Jingle
Cross Rock a success. Too much to say to cover it all in this posting,
so I'll get to the point...

The results for all 3 days have been uploaded to USA Cycling's website,
and can be found at the following: RESULTS (all 3 days)

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Mark A. Guthart
Iowa City, IA

PHOTOS
Here are a bunch of links

BIKEIOWA.com
Fri/Sat/Sun

Steve Fuller (Zen Biking)
Friday Night |
Saturday | Sunday

Julie Goodman
Ed Veak (Speedo Race)
Mindy Corbin
Julie Sedore
Keith A Walberg

Todd's RECAP
WOW, what a weekend of racing and fun times. This event is
run solely by volunteers, and what a crew of volunteers it
takes to pull off this event.

Here is a short list of individuals who helped out, and I
am probably missing numerous others: Gilp, Gunnar, Darcy,
Ryan, Dueth, Gpickle, Matias, Poncho, Sandy, Dan, Cara,
Team Skin, Geoff’s Bike & Ski Family, Corc, Rob, Amedeo,
JD, Dave Ashton, Amanda, Lu Lefler, Doc Peter, Doc Hopson,
Doc Tom, Cross Jesus, Brittney, Brendan, Sara, Jeremy S.,
Wanda, Ryan, Nate, Jody, Norbert, Patrick, Darian, Jeremy
G., Keith, Bananas, Cochran, Lisa, Fleagle, Mike Frasier,
Kyle, Robin, Karen S., Buchanan boys, John, Cat, Landon,
The Rock, Megan, Brent, Registration crew, Open shop night,
and everyone who helped tear down Sunday.

Legendary tradition: bikeiowa.com crew hauling a keg on a 2-
wheeler cart to the top of Mt. Krumpit……dry in 64 minutes
this year.

Faithful lieutenants: Kenny Lefler, Jamie Jorgensen (JJ),
Dan Shaffer, and Brian Abbott, who earned his stripes this
year. Norbert was the new intern this year, keep up the
good work kid, and next year you could get your stripes.

SS Speedo/bikini race……nice, very nice!

How about Geoff’s Bike & Ski Flyover? Thanks to Brian &
Kim (#2) Eppen…not bad for being drawn up on a bar napkin.

Above and beyond: Nate VdW getting all the crossing
guards. John and I have been trying for years to get this
figured out, and the key…..someone has to do it who is
likeable/lovable, obviously not us…but Nate…yes. Geoff,
what can I say, wouldn’t have pulled it off this year
without you!!

Creative placements of dollar bills…way nice!

Bruce, Dave, and Phil (Healthy Habits) for building the
start grid and Gerry V. for taking care of the pits. Scott
& Julie (Bikeiowa.com) for their continued support , Jerry
for the gator, James (Z-man) for mowing, Jack for the
volunteer’s food, Michael Edwards for the computer results,
Mark Guthart for keeping the officials in line and handling
all the registration/results fun stuff.

Okay Meehan, C1 status and 1,500 racers this year, can we
stop trying to up the ante each year? Whew…..

The biggest thanks go out to the racers and spectators from
all over the country who come out to support Jingle Cross
and the Children’s Hospital (it’s for the kids). Each year
we keeping showing the love and hospitality that Iowa has
to offer as the elite of the elites keep us on their race
calendar each year: the Well Bros, Schouten, Matter,
Iddings, Tilford, Meredith, and Amanda. Damn, we know how
to have a good time…lose yourself to find yourself!

Cheers, Todd

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VIDEO From Keith Walberg

Great Jingle Cross video from Keith Walberg
Sunday, Nov 28th - Iowa City Elite Races

Here are some quick clips from Sunday's races with a few from Saturday too. See all the greats like Jamie Driscoll, Ryan Trebon, Todd & Troy Wells, Chris Jones, Steve Tilford, Amanda Miller, Nicole Duke, Meredith Miller and more. The crowd on Mt. Crumpet was better than ever this year.

I shot this with my amazing little Lumix GF1. I used only two lenses: a wide angle and a telephoto.

Keith Walberg

Jingle Cross Sunday-2010 from Keith Walberg on Vimeo.

Description

Cyclocross

Distance - 30-60 minutes depending on level of ability

The largest Cyclocross Race in the Midwest with races for riders of all abilities. The short beginners events will have opportunities to win all kinds of cool prizes while the elite races will have some of the biggest stars in cycling from professionals who have raced in the Tour de France to US National Champions and even World Champions. Come ride for fun, race for prizes, or come and be a spectator in one of the most unique forms of bike racing in the world.

Route

Jingle Cross Rock has been know for it's "Christmas themed" courses. We'll race Friday night riding under the Christmas lights. The infamous Mt. Krumpit will certainly challenge the pros in the Elite event while the Grinch's Lair will prove a fun experience for the most novice cyclist. This is THE BEST Spectator-friendly course in the Midwest!!!

Registration

All information including hotel accommodations and race registration for the 3 day event is available at the Jingle Cross race website at JingleCrossRock.com

Contact

John Meehan

john.meehan@seattlechildrens.org

206 947-7793