Welcome to the Inaugural

THANK YOU!  
To all racers, volunteers, and sponsors who made the inaugural year a huge success!
Here's some links to help relive the great weekend.
Race Results
Main Street Criterium - Cat 4
Research Park Circuit Race - Cat 4

Ames Grand Prix 
June 10 & 11
​Ames, IA

The Ames Grand Prix will feature the Main Street Criterium on Saturday, June 10th, followed by a 2.6 mile ISU Research Park Circuit Race on Sunday, June 11th.  Ames Velo is excited to introduce this annual event and to showcase all that the city of Ames has to offer.  We have designed this weekend of racing to make it an enjoyable experience for racers and their families.  
​Both courses are conveniently located inside Ames, just minutes apart.  We hope you have a chance to enjoy the wide variety of amenities available through the weekend.  Scroll down to get more details.
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USAC Race Flier
Volunteer Sign Up
Facebook Event Page
Ames is conveniently located 35 minutes north of Des Moines, just off I35 and US30.

Click here to view this in Google Maps.
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Iowa Memorial Cup Race Series (IMCRS)- Weekend #2:

The Pactimo IMCRS Leader's Jersey will be on display in each category throughout the weekend.  Leader's will attempt to defend their jersey across the two days of the Ames Grand Prix.  Points will be tabulated on Sunday, after the circuit race, and an IMCRS podium ceremony will include jersey presentation to the leaders going in to the 3rd round of the series in Des Moines.

For more info:
Iowa Memorial Cup Series (IMCS)
Current IMCS Standings
Race Proceeds  benefiting the TIM Foundation:
The Timothy Ryan Jenks Memorial Scholarship (TRJMS) is established to recognize passionate students of high character and to assist those students in the pursuit of excellence outside of the normal school curriculum, such as music, sports, or club-related activities.  
To find out more click here.

Race Details
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Main Street Criterium:

This .7 mile flat course is fun and fast.  Excellent quality roads and the Saturday Main Street Cultural District vibe will make this a memorable afternoon and evening.  All shops, restaurants and bars will be open during the race, so it's a perfect chance to bring family and friends to the races.
To learn more about our amazing Main Street Cultural District click here.

$$$ CASH PRIMES $$$

Make sure to bring the kids to enjoy the Kids Race @ 5:45 PM.  Special thanks to Duck Worth Wearing for presenting this fun filled event.  There will be a 1 block and 1 lap race.  Helmets and smiles required!

Elite Women's Category 1/2/3 racers have a chance to win the 1/3 karat diamond by race sponsor Gilger Designs.

Start Time
Class
Category
Distance
3:00
Juniors
9-14/15-18 Mixed
20 Min
3:30
Men
Cat 5
30 Min
4:10
Men
Cat 4
35 Min
4:55
Men Masters
40+/50+/60+
35 Min
5:45
Kids Races
Kids!
1 Block & 1 Lap
6:05
Women 
Cat Pro 1/2/3 & Cat 4/5 
35 Min
6:50
Men
Cat 3
45 Min
7:45
Men
Cat Pro 1/2
50 Min
Registration is located just in front of Skunk River Cycles - Start/Finish Line @ 310 Main St.

Race Sponsors

Research Park Circuit Race

This 2.6 mile technical circuit will make for some dynamic racing.  With many vantage points, it also makes for a great race to spectate.  Hot lap primes will be offered to help spice things up.  The south end of the course features some of the beautiful new architecture recently completed.  To learn more about ISU Research Park click here.

Start Time
Class
Category
Distance
9:00
Juniors
9-14/15-18 Mixed
2 Laps 
9:30
Men
Cat 5
6 Laps
10:30
Men
Cat 4
8 Laps
11:45
Men Masters
40+/50+/60+
8 Laps
1:00
Women
Cat Pro 1/2/3 & Cat 4/5 ​
8 Laps
2:15
Men
Cat 3
10 Laps
3:30
Men
Cat Pro 1/2
12 Laps