New Belgium Urban Assault Ride

Posted Jul 20, 2011
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Des Moines, IA

Welcome to the New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Ride!

Des Moines IA - August 28th, 2011 The 1st UAR in Des Moines was the biggest inaugural UAR ever....and more beer was consumed than any other event. On August 28th, Des Moines may very well experience the biggest UAR in the world. You better be there. We're capping at 1500, so sign up ASAP! We're pretty sure the UAR is the most fun you'll have on a bike. Just ask those who did it in 2010. Check out last year's UAR. We've been asked, 'Why Des Moines of all places?' We'll tell you why - because you all love your bikes and beer! We'll be bringing it again this year for sure! Des Moines womped every other city last year. Can we do it again ???

BIKEIOWA Note

Last Year's UAR rocked! If you were there, you need no more explanation. I know you all are already signed up. If you missed it, ya might wanna sign-up soon, cause I think we are going to cap out this one! If you are looking for a BIG party less than one month after RAGBRAI... Well... This is it! This bike-based scavenger hunt will send you all over the Des Moines in a race to complete a series of obstacle courses and other challenges before hitting the beer-tent after-party. Costumes and themed attire is a must! Well, it's not required, but you'll have a better time! You may be bike jousting, big-wheel-ridin', keg walkin', doin' the limbo, and more. Watch the videos to see what other cities are going. Get your team to come down to Des Moines and play for the day! REGISTER NOW Watch for special Urban Assault promotions along the RAGBRAI route!

Updates

8/21/11 11:21am
- Groupon is offering $60 for Team Registration to the New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Ride on August 28 (a $120 Value)
  Enjoy less perilous scavenging with today’s Groupon: for $60, you get a two-person team registration to the Urban Assault Ride on August 28 (up to a $120 value). Participants must register by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 26. GET THE DEAL
8/2/11 7:02pm
- Dave Anderson created a Google Map with all the published stops
- The Mullets Logo was added to the bottom
8/1/11 4:16pm
- The "How to Volunteer" link was updated.

First time?

No problem! The event has a laid back atmosphere and most folks come for the fun (maybe the beer too;) Anyone can do it! Think of it like a day at an amusement park - with the added bonus of a good ride, tasty beer, and lots of schwag!

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All registrations include:

Entry into the race
Donation to the charities (Des Moines Bike Collective)
100% cotton t-shirt - and we have women's sizes too!
New Belgium Brewing schwag (New Belgium Brewing Zip Pouch by Green Guru Gear, stickers, and more schwag)
Jack Link's Beef Jerky
Clif Bars
More Snacks and drinks from our sponsors
New Belgium Beer and non-alcoholic drinks - That's right! Beer and snacks are provided after the UAR!
Entries in the prize raffle (over $5000 in gear at each event )
A huge post-event party with good music lots of contests and all of your new friends
THE MOST FUN YOU'LL EVER HAVE ON YOUR BIKE!

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Des Moines IA - August 28th, 2011 UAR DETAILS SIGN UP RESULTS & PHOTOS If you are bringing Team Buses let us know and we'll try to have parking available.

PRIZES

Prizes for top 3 teams in each division. Over $5000 is raffles too including a New Belgium cruiser bike!

Packet Pick-up Registration:

REGISTER NOW $90/team (Price increase begins two weeks from race day!!!) Packet Pick Up: (Saturday August 27th 11am-2pm) (LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!!!) El Bait Shop 200 SW 2nd St Start/Finish: (Sunday August 28th 9am) MULLETS!: 1300 SE 1st Des Moines. Ride your bike down if you can! Parking will be tight! Your last chance to register is at Packet Pick-up - Saturday before each event. Cost will be $65/person. THERE IS NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION You snooze you lose! Post Party: Stick around afterwards! Food, Beer, Prizes and Music awaits you! Grab a bite to eat. Part of the food proceeds go toward BIKEIOWA.com and the Des Moines Bike Collective (Thanks Bruno!). Music to be announced soon...

(Almost) Free Ride Pricing:

Don't let the recession spoil your good times. We are an equal opportunity event and pleased to announce we have a limited number of free and reduced-price entries for those who could use a lucky break.

We have a limited number of free registrations available for each event. In order to qualify, you and your teammate must be able to work packet pick up on Saturday before the UAR.
Once the packet pick up spots are filled, we can work with you on the price of the entry fee. Email Jackie@adventurefit.com to make it happen.

Volunteer Opportunities:

The Des Moines Bike Collective is looking for volunteers to help with the events. You can have just as fun helping run the different events as you can participating. Volunteer here: http://urbanassaultride.com/desmoines/volunteer/npo