Welcome to the 5th Annual

Crushed Rock Classic
@ Sunny Heights
p/b Ridley Bikes
Saturday August 22nd
10:00 AM - Sunny Heights Farm
​Ames, IA


Register Now 
150 Rider Limit, so get signed up early!
Online Registration Only
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​Download TCX File 
WIndows users: right click and select "save link as" to download TCX

Strava Route 
Strava Cue Sheet

Race Flyer
Course Cue Sheet (basic)
Race Notes & COVID Precautions

Benefiting:

Thank you 2019 sponsors and participants for allowing us to make an $800 donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Story County.

New 22.6 mile Laps
click here for STRAVA route

Key Race Info:


​The Crushed Rock Classic is a multi-surface bike race, held on a NEW 22  mile circuit in Ames, IA with a little bit of everything. The race include sections of crushed rock, pavement, and prairie trail. The terrain is undulating with several short, steep climbs per lap.

This year's addition has some changes with COVID 19 concerns.
  • Time Trial Formats
  • Pre-Registration Only
  • Longer laps (22 miles)
  • Start and Finish directly in front of the Sunny Heights Farm

The Ridley  Race Campus at Sunny Heights features picturesque views and is the perfect place to hang out, and enjoy the entire afternoon.   We will be asking everyone to practice social distancing and wearing masks when not competing.  
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RACE PAYOUTS AND PRIZES

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Category
Laps / Miles
Awards
OPEN  (Cat 1/2/3/4/NOVICE)
2/45 miles
5 PLACES CASH
$70/55/45/35/30
WOMEN OPEN (Cat 1/2/3/4/NOVICE)
2/45 miles
5 PLACES CASH
$70/55/45/35/30
INTERMEDIATE (Cat 4/NOVICE)
2/45 miles
4 PLACES
MERCHANDISE 
FAT BIKE
2/45 miles
3 PLACES CASH
​$60/45/35
ENTHUSIAST
1/22 miles
HIGH 5's and FUN
RACE ARCHIVE:
2019 RACE 2018 RACE  2017 RACE  2016 RACE

Register online at USA Cycling (coming soon)

View USAC Race Flyer

Check  our Facebook Event Page for up to the minute news.


DIRECTIONS:
  • Race Headquarters p/b Ridley will be located inside the Sunny Heights, 17641 Templton Rd, Ames IA 50010
  • If you are coming in from out of town on  i35, take Exit 116 and head West on 190th St.   
  • Continue .6 miles West until you reach the intersection with Dayton Ave, then take a right (North) on Dayton
  • You will hit a T intersection which is 180th St. -  Take a LEFT (west) on 180th St. 
  • Continue 1,500 ft then Turn RIGHT on the Templeton RD (just past the Skunk River bridge)
  • Sunny Heights is just up the hill to the left 2,000 ft.
  • Limited parking is available at Sunny Heights,  and at the bottom of the hill at the boat launch area.
  • Look for a friendly volunteer to help!

Race Sponsors: