The 2007 UCI Carousel Volkswagen Jingle Cross Rock

Posted Nov 12, 2007
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Be like Santa and Cross for a Cause at one of the biggest winter cycling parties in the Midwest!

It’s Jinglecross Rock, two days of cyclocross racing in Iowa City at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. All ages and abilities have races just for them, even kids. Spectators are free and the events are Saturday and Sunday. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Race web site | Race Details | Race maps | Directions | Last year's photos & video

WANTED: MORE COWBELL: Seeking exuberant male and females with party attitude and multiple skill-sets to include the ability to walk up mt Krumpit to cheer the field with cowbell and beverage in hand. Must be willing to travel... (to the Johnson county Fairgrounds on November 25th and/or 26th). Must be open minded and willing to try new things (maybe even the 35 minute beginners race??). May find it awkward at first to see so many people having so much fun at the bike race. Most importantly is the ability to play cowbell aggressively invoking a dynamite sound with a unique tempo while racers pass by. If you fit this profile, we will see you at Jingle Cross! Will there be parking for RAGBRAI buses and RVs? You betcha! You'll have one of the best seats on the course! Pull 'em on up!

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WHO: YOU are invited to spectate, race and hang out for the weekend!
WHAT: Jingle Cross Rock
WHY: It's a kick-ass event to watch and participate in -
WHERE: Johnson County Fairgrounds (map)
WHEN: November 24th (Sat) and 25th (Sun), 2007
HOW: don't you believe in Santa Claus?

Over $20,000 in cash including $6000 in swag!
Tour de France rider and U.S. cyclist Chris Horner (Davitamon-Lotto) will be here in Iowa to ride the 2007 Carousel Volkswagen Jingle Cross Rock as will 2005 U.S. National Elite Champion Todd Wells, 5x World Mountain Bike Champion Steve Tilford, and many others...
Special Grinch's Kid's Race FREE on Sunday!
Each race will be started by some special guests from the Children's Hospital of Iowa!
On-line registration (www.BikeReg.com) ends in less than 2 weeks.
Staging will be by order of registration*. If you want the hole shot, better sign up early.
Cowbells and Long sleeve T-shirts now available thru registration site
New for 2007 - We are a UCI event which means bigger and fasterelite race and more prizes!

Remember! Only Pre-registered riders will be entered into the random drawing for over $6000 worth of cycling products from our great sponsors.

1ST TIMER?Never tried Cyclocross ?!? This is a great place to try your skills in the 35 minute beginner's race then stick around for the other races. The course is for excellent spectating!

SOCIAL The Punk Rock Cycling Ladies Team is sponsoring a social party in downtown Iowa City Saturday night from 6:00 pm (until whenever) at Donnelly's Pub on 110 East College street in downtown Iowa City on Pedestrian Mall .

BIKEIOWA NOTELast year, this was the first cyclocross I participated in. I signed up for the beginner's race not really having a clue what to expect. I was less than two months off of crutches from a broken foot earlier in the summer and was not in very good shape. The race started and it took a couple of laps to get settled in. The course was crazy fun! We were led through cattle barns, over barriers and ditches, sand pits, mud, pavement, gravel and plenty of grass. Every corner there were spectators to cheer you on. After 35 minutes I finished in the middle of the pack. I didn't come close to winning, but the first-time experience was well worth it! I talked with several cyclists who saw the photos and video afterwards who couldn't believe how much fun that looked like! I hope you all are reading his now, as this is your chance to participate. Here's the deal, If this is your first cross race, and you beat me, I'll buy you a beverage! Find me after the race. No matter what, if you've debated on trying a cyclocross race, this is the event to be at! You cannot beat all the prizes, the atmosphere and the masses of spectators. Come race the early race with me, and then hang around and watch the the races for the rest of the day. A guaranteed GREAT time!

Check out the site for race Schedules, Race Course, Registration, Directions, Lodging, Sponsors and Cyclocross 101 www.jinglecrossrock.com John Meehan (Race Director) 319 331-0671 john-j-meehan@uiowa.edu