Dave’s Picks

 

Scheel’s Jordan Creek Duathlon
Sunday, May 16
West Des Moines
www.flatlandseries.com
In it’s second year, the Sheel’s Jordan Creek Duathlon has become a key race as multi-sport athletes are ready to push their race legs and hone their transition skills. As the 2nd race in the Flatland Series, this race is the first chance for cyclists and dedicated multi-sport athletes to shine. Distances are; Run-2m, Bike 18m, Run 2.5m. For race registration and for Flatland Series standings, click on www.flatlandseries.com

 

Snake Alley Criterium
Saturday, May 29
Burlington
www.snakealleycriterium.com
Even having ridden in the tours of both France and Spain, and all across the USA, Team Radioshack professional cyclist and Olympian Jason McCartney of Coralville lists the Snake Alley Criterium as one of his all time favorite races. Known as the ‘Crookedest Street In The World”, Snake Alley rises more than 125 feet in one short block. Category racers all sprint to the front on the first lap as the steep cobblestone climb, with 5 sharp hairpin turns and a 12.5% grade, causes riders in the pack to slip and fall. Finishing well at Snake Alley is a real feather in any cyclists cap.

Camp Ingawanis Mountain Bike Race
Sunday, May 9
Waverly
www.ingawanismtb.blogspot.com
The third in the season long Iowa Mountain Bike Championship Series, the strongest and most technically talented riders should start coming to the surface of the standings. Held at Boy Scout Camp Ingawanis, the 10+ miles of tight, technical singletrack favor riders who’ve honed their skills on tough terrain. The Cross Country race, on Sunday, is part of a weekend long mountain bike festival, which includes a 5 mile time trail, fun rides, camping and cabins.

 

WHAMM
(Windsor Heights Annual Mini Marathon)
5k and 10k Run
Saturday, May 15
www.fitnesssports.com
WHAMM is one of the older races in Central Iowa. It’s hilly 5k loop through the quaint neighborhoods of Windsor Heights starts and finishes at the Town Center at 66th and University. The 10k runners complete the loop twice, making it a challenging run with the hills. While WHAMM took a short hiatus a few years back, it’s been resurrected by the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Central Iowa. Proceeds benefit the programs of the MDA.

 

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