C Y C L O C R O S S

Posted Sep 9, 2004
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Coming to Central Iowa ~ an off-road race that involves riders having to dismount and run over obstacles, carrying their bikes ~

The Des Moines Cyclocross Mafia presented by the DMOS/Mortgage Solutions Bicycle Racing Team is back for 2004 to ‘Cross Out Crohn’s Disease’ with five cyclocross races in Des Moines and Newton for 2004 and a new overall points series with $600 in cash prizes including the Bettendorf Cyclocross Race.

What is Cyclo-Cross?

Cyclo-cross 101 - "The how to"

Cobbling together a cheap Cyclocross bike

As the leaves change colors, cyclocross is where roadies, TTr’s, MtBr’s and trackies all converge in parks across the nation. Their differences are put aside as they all race to see who is the best in the most difficult of all racing disciplines. Courses include paved roads, gravel, dirt, grass and wooden barriers to challenge the racers and take them to their aerobic limits. Any bike can be used, but there is only one CYCLOCROSS BIKE. Attend the Cyclocross clinic - Sept 14th

SPONSORS: PRESENTING SPONSOR: The Jacobson Companies SUPPORTING SPONSORS Providing Donations to the CCFA of Iowa: Graziano’s Italian Grocery, Java Joe’s Coffeehouse, Iowa Digestive Disease Center, Avondale Animal Hospital, Maharry Photography, Urbandale Family Physicians, Christian Printers. SCHWAG SPONSORS: Oakley, Bike World, Doghouse Bikes, Clif Bar, DeFeet The race series is a non-profit venture to support the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Iowa. We’ve got great events, sponsors, venues, cash prizes and schwag to give away!

SERIES CALENDAR Event Date Time Location Survivorcross Saturday, 10/2 4.30pm Union Park, DSM The Morning After Sunday, 10/3 10:00am Ewing Park, DSM PsychoCx TBD TBD Bettendorf, IA State Championship Sunday, 10/24 11:00am Woodland Park, Newton Southsider Cx Sunday, 11/14 10:00am Ewing Park, DSM Iron Maiden of Cross Sunday, 12/5 10:00am Woodland Park, Newton Cross out Crohn’s: Survivorcross Race Info October 2: Union Park, Des Moines. From I-235, take NE 14th St North to University. Turn left onto University. Turn Right at Pennsylvania. Park overlooks Birdland Marina. USAC Permit #2004-1721. Categories Entry Fee Start Time Distance Sr1-2-3 $20 5:30pm 45min + 2 laps Masters 30+,40+,50+ $20 5.30pm 45min + 2 laps Sr4-5 $20 4:30pm 35min + 2 laps Juniors $5 4.30pm 35min + 2 laps Women $20 4:30pm 35min + 2 laps MOUNTAINBIKE $20 4:30pm 35min + 2 laps Singlespeeders $20 4:30pm 35min + 2 laps Cross out Crohn’s: The Morning After Cyclocross Race Info October 3: Ewing Park, Des Moines. From I-235, take SE 14th St south to McKinley Ave 3 miles. Turn Left onto McKinley. Park is over the hill. USAC Permit #2004-1722. Categories Entry Fee Start Time Distance Sr1-2-3 $20 11:00am 45min + 2 laps Masters 30+,40+,50+ $20 11.00am 45min + 2 laps Sr4-5 $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Juniors $5 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Women $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps MOUNTAINBIKE $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Singlespeeders $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Bettendorf: Race Info Flier To Come Cross out Crohn’s: State Cyclocross Championship Race Info Presented by The Jacobson Companies October 24: Woodland Park, Newton. From I-80, take Hwy 14 North. Turn right onto Hwy 6. Turn left onto 1st St. North, drive north to Woodland Park. USAC Permit #2004-1723. FREE CROSS MAFIA T-shirts to first 50 entrants Categories Entry Fee Start Time Prizes Distance Sr4-5 $25 11:00am Medals/$65/3 35min + 2 laps Women $25 11:00am Medals/$65/3 35min + 2 laps Juniors $15 11:00am Medals 35min + 2 laps MOUNTAINBIKE $25 11:00am Surprise! 35min + 2 laps Singlespeeders $25 11:00am Medals 35min + 2 laps JACOBSON COMPANIES KIDS COSTUME RACE FREE RACE FOR KIDS!!! NOON PRIZES FOR EVERYONE! ONE LAP Categories Entry Fee Start Time Prizes Distance Sr1-2-3 $25 12:30pm Medals/$155/5 45min + 2 laps Masters 30+ $25 12:30pm Medals 45min + 2 laps Masters 40+ $25 12:30pm Medals 45min + 2 laps Masters 50+ $25 12:30pm Medals 45min + 2 laps RACER DERBY COSTUME RACE FREE RACE FOR ADULTS!!! AFTER THE RACE PRIZES FOR EVERYONE! ONE LAP Cross out Crohn’s: Southsiders Cx Race Info November 14: Ewing Park, Des Moines. From I-235, take SE 14th St south to McKinley Ave 3 miles. Turn Left onto McKinley. Park is over the hill. USAC Permit #2004-1720. Categories Entry Fee Start Time Distance Sr1-2-3 $20 11:00am 45min + 2 laps Masters 30+,40+,50+ $20 11.00am 45min + 2 laps Sr4-5 $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Juniors $5 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Women $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps MOUNTAINBIKE $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Singlespeeders $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Cross out Crohn’s: The Iron Maiden of Cyclocross Race Info SERIES FINALE: DOUBLE POINTS December 5: Woodland Park, Newton. From I-80, take Hwy 14 North. Turn right onto Hwy 6. Turn left onto 1st St. North, drive north to Woodland Park. USAC Permit #2004-1724. Post-Series Awards and Banquet at Gaucho Café, 207 First Avenue East, Newton. Categories Entry Fee Start Time Distance Sr1-2-3 $20 11:00am 45min + 2 laps Masters 30+,40+,50+ $20 11.00am 45min + 2 laps Sr4-5 $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Juniors $5 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Women $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps MOUNTAINBIKE $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps Singlespeeders $20 10:00am 35min + 2 laps

SERIES POINTS COMPETITION New for 2004, we have an overall series points race for $600 in cash prizes to be awarded after the Iron Maiden of Cyclocross in Newton on Sunday, December 5. (Placing:Points) Place: 1; Points: 50 5:26 9:14 13:8 17:4 2:40 6:23 10:12 14:7 18:3 3:34 7:20 11:10 15:6 19:2 4:30 8:17 12:9 16:5 20:1 Points will be awarded to the top 20 finishers at each of the six series races for the categories of Cat1-2-3, Cat4-5, and Women for cash prizes. Juniors, Masters 30+, 40+, 50+, Singlespeeders and mountainbikers will compete for cool schwag. In determining the overall series winners in each category, each riders final points tally will be based on the best 5 of 6 race events.

Classification: 1. Points shall be awarded according to the "Points Schedule" link. 2. A rider's best 5 of 6 results shall be counted towards the final classification. 3. In the event of a tie on individual classification, the best placing in the most recent event shall be decisive. 4. Last race of series is double points. In case of cancellation, preceding event will assume double points and Series Finale title.

The Fine Print About The Races Held under USCF race permits (2004-wxyz). Helmets must be worn at all times when on a bicycle. No Free Lap! Criterium finish rule applies: lapped riders do not have to make up the extra laps. Note: Singlespeed category for bikes with just one gear and mountainbikes for anyone riding a (you guessed it) mountainbike (riders may choose category to race in at each race). $5.00 for two-races in one day. USAC rules allow NORBA licensees to race cyclocross events with their NORBA licenses. Mountain bikes are legal, no bar ends. All events open to un-licensed riders. 1-day USCF racing licenses will be available at the race for $5.00. 1-day licensees can race with the cat 5 for men. Riders under 18 will need a parent-signed standard entry form and release or a parent at the race to sign the entry form or a 1-day license. Promoter reserves rights.

Questions? The Dons of the Cross Mafia Godfather O-Dawg: Rob Versteegh Don Paul: Paul Jensen Godfather Marco: Marco Hollander 515-883-2722 or marcthollander@crosspaths.net. www.dmbikeracing.com http://www.bikeiowa.com