Mountain biking enthusiasts are in for a gnarly ride with a dedicated park expected to open later this year on Des Moines' east side.
Despite its rocky start, construction is slated to begin this spring for Polk County Conservation's Fourmile Mountain Bike Park, a cycling lover's haven. Packed with banked turns and terrain jumps, county officials say the park's trails will take cyclists of all ages and levels of experience on a "terrain-packed roller coaster experience."
President of theCentral Iowa Trail Association (CITA) Dave McCloney said the park will likely draw people of all ages, including families primarily from the Des Moines metro. But as the word gets out, he hopes it will attract people from the region.