AGP 2018

June 16th & 17th

Weekend #3 of the
Iowa Memorial Cup Race Series

The Ames Grand Prix will feature the Main Street Twilight Criterium on Saturday, June 16th, followed by a 2.6 mile ISU Research Park Circuit Race on Sunday, June 17th. Ames Velo is excited for the 2nd year of 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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Main Street Twilight Criterium
Saturday June 16th

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.

Stick around to watch the elite categories race under the lights!

To learn more about our amazing Main Street Cultural District click here.

Registration is located just West of the Start/Finish on Main Street at Tom Evans Park.

Elite Women's Category 1/2/3 racers have a chance to win one of 3 diamonds provided by race sponsor Gilger Designs.

Make sure to bring the kids to enjoy the Kids Races @ 5:45 PM.
Click here to visit Kids Races page

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!

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.

Twilight Criterium Race Schedule:

Start Time	Class	Category	Distance	Places/Purse
5:15	Juniors	9-14/15-18 Mixed	20 Min	3/Medals
5:45	Men	Cat 5	30 Min	3/Merchandise
6:25	Kids Races	1 block or 1 lap	1 block or 1 lap	Ribbons & Treats
6:50	Men	Cat 4	35 Min	4/$145
7:35	Masters	40+/50+/60+	35 Min	4/$145*
8:20	Women	Cat 4/5	35 Min	4/$145
8:20	Women	Masters 40+	35 Min	3/$120
8:20	Women	Cat Pro 1/2/3	30 Min	5/$200 + $2,800 Prizes
9:05	Men	Cat 3	45 Min	5/$205
10:00	Men	Cat Pro 1/2	50 Min	6/$275

Research Park Circuit Race
Sunday June 17th

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. The south end of the course features some of the beautiful new recently completed architecture, including the McFarland Clinic and Ames Fitness. To learn more about ISU Research Park click here.

Registration is located near Start/Finish in the parking lot of Boehringer Ingelheim.

Circuit Race Schedule:

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Iowa Memorial Cup Race Series (IMCRS)

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.

Riders leading their category after Weekend #2 (Iowa City) can pick up their jerseys at registration.

For more info & current cup standings:
Iowa Memorial Cup Series (IMCS)

MAPS & DIRECTIONS

Interactive Google Map - Ames Grand Prix Points of Interest

Driving Directions from Major Highways

CRITERIUM
Coming from the I35 North:

Take Exit 133 for "13th Street"
Turn right (West) on 13th
Proceed 2 miles to Duff Ave.
Turn Left on Duff Ave and drive South on Duff to E. Lincoln Way
Turn Right on E. Lincoln Way and drive West to Kellogg
Turn Right on Kellogg and drive North over the train tracks

Coming South from I30

Take Exit 148 for "Duff Ave."
Proceed North on to Duff Ave. for 1.2 miles to E. Lincoln Way
Turn Left on E. Linclon Way and drive West to Kellogg
Turn Right on Kellogg and drive north over the train tracks

CIRCUIT RACE
Please Do Not access course from University Blvd - use the DUFF EXIT.
From I3O

Take Exit 148 for "Duff Ave."
Turn South and proceed to Airport Rd. (first right hand turn after Ames Ford sign)
Turn Right on Airport Rd. and drive west for 1 mile to Riverside Dr.
Volunteers will help assist you with parking.

SEE MAPS BELOW FOR PARKING INFORMATION

Main Street Twilight Criterium Parking

Primary parking areas are highlighted in yellow.
The largest lots are located just south of the course between Clark & Kellogg, and Kellogg & Duff.
The easiest way to access those is from the south off of Lincoln.
To access the lots on the North side of the course by Torrent, Use Duff Ave to go north to 7th, then proceed West to Clark. Then turn left (South) on to Clark. Then Left on 5th.

ISU Research Park Circuit Race Parking

Primary parking areas are highlighted in yellow.
Please use ONLY these lots.
Access is from the East via Airport Rd.
Race headquarters is on the lot adjacent to the Boehringer Ingelheim building off of Riverside
Secondary parking is located to the North of Airport Rd.
Both lots provide quick and easy access to the course an amenities.