Ouch! The first races of the 2009 Iowa Cup are cancelled (altoona and big creek RR's), that's going to leave a mark on my racing calendar as I was planning a race weekend in Des Moines, complete with hotel accomodations on Saturday night. Does anybody know what the 'unforeseen circumstances' were that caused those events to be cancelled? Just curious, but thanks to the organizers for their past efforts, I really do appreciate the opportunity to race in Iowa.
Well, I scoured the internet to see if I could find an option... Perhaps the Illinois Cup is worthy of a quick glance... Yes, the Hillsoboro Roubaix Spring Classic in Illinois is scheduled for April 4th, maybe I will go. It has actual cobbled roadways, challenging climbs, a 66 mile Cat 3 route, a respectable prize list and a really long 4 hour drive each way to add to the accomplishment.
If anyone else knows of any thing closer, let me know. Maybe we should organize some sort of informal training race in eastern Iowa for that weekend? Maybe at Scott County Park? Probably too late.
Speaking of training races. Going to the Dirty RR #2 this weekend near Des Moines. A very talented field entered the last weekend's race, so this should be very good experience. Training races are fun, because the main goal is to advance your season's fitness, winning or doing well is just an added bonus. But if you 'won' by sitting on wheels all day, you won't have gotten the most benefit, these races are meant to take chances, leaving nothing behind.
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