We've been blown away by Des Moines' passion for Bikes and Beer! It's no wonder that the DSM UAR is the biggest of the season!
The URBAN ASSAULT RIDE (UAR) is the country’s BIGGEST Bike Obstacle Race – where riders hit checkpoints all over the city, taking on RAD obstacles at each stop! A huge PARTY follows with BEER, MUSIC, CONTESTS and a legendary PRIZE RAFFLE.
The
UAR returns for the 5th time to Des Moines! We said it above and we'll say it again, we are THE BIGGEST Urban Assault Ride in the Nation!
WHEN
Sun Aug 14 2016 - 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
PRICE
$39-65/person (Sign up early for the best prices)
You'll get a pair of custom cycling socks, a couple of free beers at the
after party, some great swag from our sponsors, and entered into some
contests to win even more great prizes!
First 500 to register get a FREE UAR Water bottle!
BIKEIOWA DISCOUNT
Use "BIKEIOWA" as the coupon code and get 15% off your registration!
PACKET PICKUP
Orlando's (4337 Park Ave) : Saturday 8/13 11am-2pm.
LOCATION
Venue: Mullets! 1300 SE 1st Des Moines (map)
BENEFITTING
This year's event will benefit the Des Moines Bike Collective and the Wade Frank Memorial Fund to help connect
the High Trestle Trail and the Raccoon River Valley Trail. The money
raised from the Bike raffle will be applied to the Trail funds. Last
year this amount was $2500.
In Memory Of
We will ride in honor of Wade Franck who was hit and killed by a drunk driver last August. There will be a moment of silence before the ride. On Saturday, August 13th, there will be a Memorial Ride for Wade that ends at the High Trestle Trail with a benefit, live music and a raffle at the Flat Tire Lounge afterwards. Raffle tickets can be purchased online and you do not need to be present to win. PLEASE try to attend. #RideForWade
BONUS QUIZ
Take the OPTIONAL bonus quiz before the UAR to gain valuable time. The best scores on the quiz start the UAR 1st.
The Quiz is available the week of the event. You have until midnight on Thursday to submit your team's quiz.
THE LOWDOWN
Here's
how it works: You and your teammate will set out on a city-wide quest
for 'checkpoints' on your favorite two-wheeled steeds. At each
checkpoint, you'll drop your bikes and complete a funky/adventurous
obstacle course, then remount your bikes and hit the streets for more.
The
goal is to complete all the checkpoints in the shortest amount of time.
You choose your own route and checkpoint order. This means that the
most clever are often the victors. Of course, it may also help if you
can pull a mean big-wheel powerslide and fly across an inflatable
slip-n-slide ;)
After your pedal-powered adventure, your team
will cross the finish line and enter a massive celebration of New
Belgium Brewing Co's whimsical ways, bikes, and big wheels. The after
party is just as much fun as the ride itself, thanks to the craziest
raffle prize contest you'll ever experience.
Pick a partner and we'll see you there!!
MORE
UrbanAssaultRide.com
Event Info
Course Info
BikeIowa Event
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BIKEIOWA will have a booth onsite too
PAST UARS
2015 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | Search UAR on BIKEIOWA
ABOUT UAR
The
Urban Assault Ride is the biggest Bicycle Obstacle Event series in the
nation! Here's how it works: You and your teammate will set out on a
city-wide quest for 'checkpoints' on your favorite two-wheeled steeds.
At each checkpoint, you'll drop your bikes and complete a
funky/adventurous obstacle course, then remount your bikes and hit the
streets for more.
The goal is to complete all the checkpoints in
the shortest amount of time. You choose your own route and checkpoint
order. This means that the most clever are often the victors. Of course,
it may also help if you can pull a mean big-wheel powerslide and fly
across an inflatable slip-n-slide ;)
After your pedal-powered
adventure, your team will cross the finish line and enter a massive
celebration of New Belgium Brewing Co's whimsical ways, bikes, and big
wheels. The after party is just as much fun as the ride itself, thanks
to the craziest raffle prize contest you'll ever experience.
Pick a partner and we'll see you there!!
UPDATES
We'll post some updates here, but keep your eye open HERE for updates too.
- July 16th - posted BIKEIOWA Feature
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. Look for a sign-up link soon!