GP Des Moines Criterium #1

Pre-registration is on Bikereg.com and closes End of Day 3/27/2024 (11:59pm Central) PLEASE PRE REG!!!Entry fee prior to March 11th is $31.00 ($39.00 Pro 1/2/3)Entry fee March 11th to close of pre-registration is $36.00 ($46.00 Pro 1/2/3)Entry fee on race day, March 30th is $41.00 ($51.00 Pro 1/2/3)Registration will be located at the shelter next to the race course.Race day registration will open at 7:30amRace day registration CLOSES 30 Minutes PRIOR to race start time.Day of event registration payable via Venmo, Paypal, cash, or check with an additional one-time $5 onsite reg fee.Second races are $20.Racers must present a valid USA Cycling license at Registration or will be required to purchase a $15 one-day (Novice Men and Women) or $100 annual ($50 Novice) license.If less than 4 women pre-register for the Womens Open event, the event will be cancelled.Women are welcome to enter races not designated as women’s including Masters races per USA Cycling guidelines.Event will be held rain or shineAll riders are required to wear helmets whenever on a bike.SUPPORT ZONE: wheels in=wheels out. There will be a support zone BUT riders DO NOT get a free lap due to the length of the course. Remember to pick up wheels. NO FREE LAPThere will be public restrooms by registration - no public urination or public exposure!No warming up on course while races are in progress; we are next to a number of bike paths use them!There is parking near course in Water Works ParkALL USA CYCLING RULES APPLYCourse Description:  PANCAKE FLAT 3.4mile / 5.5km loop; race will run clockwise around both loops.Directions: Water Works Park in Des Moines Iowa Parking: You may park along the street or on the grass. Please do not park in 'no parking' areas.Race Director: Chris Daggs [email protected] 619-985-3282Trofeo Sabato Santo: Italian for "Holy Saturday Trophy"