What: Buffalo 105
Gravel Race starting and ending in Newton Iowa sponsored by Wrecked'em Racing.
Where: Newton YMCA 1701 S. 8th Ave
E. Newton, Iowa 50208
When: Sunday October
26. Check-in must be completed by the riders’ meeting at 8:45 AM
Who: You
Why: Because gravel
is everywhere, get used to it, embrace it as a road surface.
Cost: This is the
best part – free if you bring something to donate to the local food pantry.
Awards: Did we
mention this race is free?
Other important
facts:
- This race is done at your own risk. You are responsible
for you.
- 55 or 105 miles of glorious Jasper County gravel. There
may be some “B” surface road.
- Cue cards will be emailed.
A file will be available for importing into GPS devices.
- This is a difficult course because of the amount of
elevation gain.
- There are two loops, you will return to the start at
approximately the halfway point.
- You may see buffalo from, or on the course. Respect them, they are very big and heavy.
- To register, send an email by midnight October 19 to bpatty2011@gmail.com
Note: deadline extended to Friday, October 24 at midnight.
Rules (just a few to
keep it safe and fair):
- Riders undertake this event at their own risk.
- Be safe, courteous and respect private property. No littering or other undesirable behavior.
- Helmets must be worn at all times when on a bike.
- Roads are open to vehicle traffic, there are no course
marshals. Yield to vehicles!
- If you leave the course, re-enter at the same location as
you left.
- All racers must return by the 5:00 PM cutoff time.
- Let us know if you abandon by calling (641) 840-0535
Email questions to bpatty2011@gmail.com