Iowa Cup Series Criterium Race
Saturday afternoon, July 11, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.  

Back again this year and definitely adding some spice to Saturday’s already hot lineup is a criterium! A criterium, or crit, is a type of short and intense bike race, usually run on closed-off city streets. Success in criteriums requires a mix of good technical skills, especially the ability to corner rapidly and sharply and ride safely with a large group on a short circuit, as well as exceptional fitness to attack other riders and repeatedly accelerate hard from corners.  The crit will run from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. around the streets of Clear Lake . All skill levels and experience are welcome to participate. This USCF-sanctioned criterium will surely be thrilling, so plan on coming to watch even if you're not racing. The race is presented by the North Iowa Spin Race Team.

Click here for the criterium route map. Click here to view the crit flier.

To pre-register, download a USA Cycling Event Release form and mail to: Bicycle, Blues, and BBQ Festival, P.O. Box 332, Clear Lake, IA , 50428.               Pre-registrations must be postmarked by July 5, 2009.

Iowa Cup Series Road Race
Sunday morning, July 12, 10 a.m.

The race begins at The Surf Ballroom on North Shore Drive in Clear Lake at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and riders will be staged by 9 a.m.   Awards will be presented at noon at Clear Lake State Park or as results become available from the judges. The race is presented by the North Iowa Spin Race Team.

Two race routes will be run. Click here for a map of each of route. Click here to view the race flier.

To pre-register, download a USA Cycling Event Release form and mail to: Bicycle, Blues, and BBQ Festival, P.O. Box 332, Clear Lake, IA, 50428.                Pre-registrations must be postmarked by July 5, 2009.

All USCF rules apply. A one-day license may be purchased at registration for $10 or online at www.usacycling.org. Click on “Membership.” Your license must be presented when you check in and register on the day of the event.

For more information about the race, contact Tim Putnam, race director, at northiowaspin@yahoo.com.

An awards ceremony will take place at the Clear Lake State Park as the race results become official.