Iowa Games Gravel Grinder
@ Sunny Heights
p/b Ames Velo
Saturday June 3rd 2023
10:00 AM - Sunny Heights Farm
17641 Templeton Rd, Ames IA 50010


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Long Course (3 Laps) = 64.35 miles (10:00AM)
Short Course (1 lap) = 21.45 miles (10:05AM)

Age Divisions
18-34 | Female Male
35-49 | Female & Male
50-69 Masters | Female & Male
70 & Over | Masters | Female & Male
Single Speed | Female & Male
Tandem | Female, Male & Coed​


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Key Race Info:


​The 2023 Iowa Games Gravel Grinder is a multi-surface bike race, held on a NEW 21.5  mile circuit in Ames, IA. ALL GRAVEL!


The Race Campus at Sunny Heights features picturesque views and is the perfect place to hang out, and enjoy the entire afternoon.   Loads of race day amenities including a food truck and family friendly hobby farm atmosphere with all sorts  of small animals!
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RACE DAY INFO:

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  • Please be at the start area 15 minutes before the start of your event
  • Riders will be called up by their groups within the 2 separate start times
  • Riders will be allowed to race with other groups, we simply want to give them a chance to see the competition in their category
  • Feed Zone will be allowed for the 3 lap riders at the top of Templeton and will be marked 
  • BE PREPARED to be self supported.
Parking
  • 3 parking lots are available for Athletes/Spectators 
  • At the Race campus PRIOR to 8:30
  • Just north of 180th on the east side of Templeton
  • South of 180th just east of the Templeton/180th intersection
Race Campus:
  • Registration and Number Pickup are located at the top of Templeton Rd.
  • Start line will be directly in front of the Sunny Heights farm house
  • Kaibos will also be near the start
  • The finish for both races will be at the top of Templeton Rd.
Tricky Left Turns & Caution Alerts
  • Please use discretion at all left turns. 
  • The course SHOULD be marked, but you need to be prepared for signs to be blown over/taken from course.
  • Look for spray paint/signs on the roads as well
  • Pleas PLEASE USE CAUTION on ALL left turns. 
  • This is an OPEN course, so assume that all vehicles  will not see you.
  • Note the major intersections on map, especially the left onto 180th going south on 550th.   This can see traffic, but we included it so you can finish up the iconic Templeton Rd. climb.
Directions to The Race:
  • Race Headquarters  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!