Recap/Results

Another year, another Mullet! We had 140 total participants toe the line yesterday on a classic dry Fall day. Thanks to all who came out and enjoyed the event, brought potluck, endured my 8 hour playlist (sorry about the Gangsta Rap that got mixed in there from my kids' iCloud playlist!).

I wanted to publicly thank my crew that helped me put it all together. Bob Matthews, Walt Herron, and Josh Shipman for the majority of the trail work help. Christine Brennan Cooney, Ron Cooney - and the wonderful potluck! Thank you Velorosa Cycling Team for that and your thoughtfulness - it was greatly appreciated. Paul and Christy Varnum, Kristin & Bruce Reese, Becky & Kurt Needles, Tara Starr. Nick Woolley, Jeff Riemenschneider, Kevin Welsch, Mia Gehringer, Simpson Students, Scott Sumpter & Bike Iowa.com, Alan Avery & Elvish Consulting, Rob Cook & Heather Wince for the generators, Sterling Heise & Greg Rasmussen for the PA System and beverages, and CITA for the use of the trailer on our workday and for the super fun Stihl Magnum leaf blower. Actually - many pitched in and helped with set up and tear down and I thank you all for helping with that!!!

As usual with the Mullet tradition, we left the place looking much better than we found it. Now it's time for me to relax a bit and climb back on the bike to enjoy some Fall mountain biking...

FULL RESULTS

PHOTOS
Nick Woolley | more to come...


Thanks!!
Bruce Brown - race director

Description

Mountain Biking

Distance - Each lap is 6.5 miles

IMBCS enjoys a return Fall visit on October 4th to the beautiful Lake Ahquabi State Park south of Indianola, Iowa for the The Mullet Fall Classic. Hosted by Bruce Brown, and Bob Matthews - the 2015 version will be the 8th time Lake Ahquabi has been a part of the IMBCS. New for this year is also a Trail Runners Race at 9:30 AM!! Back is the Marathon, special FAT BIKE race, Kids Race, Chip Timing, Pot Luck, Beer Garden, and of course - the Post Race Party.

The 6.5 mile loop includes a trip around Lake Ahquabi’s multi-use trail with additional sections that include backwood trails. You will encounter gravel, dirt, roots, ruts, grass, logs, wooden bridges, climbs, fast descents, and the best nature has to offer on this scenic course. The loop will be the perfect test of one’s fitness with all of the full throttle speed and all of the climbing, but will not be technical in nature to scare off the entry level racer. In fact, this will be a perfect venue for first timers and experts alike. Come and join the fun!

Categories, Start Times, and Distances

9:30 a.m. start for the Trail Run Race

11:00 a.m. start for the marathon racers.

1:00 p.m. for all IMBCS XC category racers, with categories starting in waves.

3:30 p.m. for the Kids Race (age 10 and under).

Additional Information

• Potluck food and beer garden. Best party of the year!
• We will use the Beach Shelter for the day of the race, and restrooms (PiPi's porta-potties) will be located there as well.
• Parking in the Beach Shelter parking lots.
• Camping located on the opposite lakeshore. Campground map, details, and reservations are available on the Iowa State Parks reservations system.
• Rain Date: October 11th

Marathon Venue:  IMBCS will feature several venues this year that include a 4 hour Marathon Race Category. The Mullet Fall Classic will be our final venue to feature a Marathon for the 2015 Race Season. Endurance Junkies Unite!!! 

Trail Run Race: IMBCS will feature several venues this year that also include an early morning Trail Run Race. The Mullet Fall Classic will host one of those events for 2015.

Route

The main loop around Lake Ahquabi, the two north loops known as the Mickey Mouse Ears, and the East backwoods loop will all be combined for the route.

Registration

Registration is available online for both Trail Runners and MTB Racers HERE. Entry fees range from $20 to $32. Day of Race Registration will also be available up to 30 minutes before your respective category race begins (times listed above).

More details and descriptions are available HERE.

Contact

Bruce Brown

bruce.brown@simpson.edu

Bob Matthews

b.matthews@mchsi.com