Not in Wisconsin

Never enough cyclocross, but you can't make it to Trek? Team Denovo has you covered.
Saturday, September 21st, "Valley Cross will be the best race that's not in Wisconsin."

photo courtesy of Team Denovo

Now in its fourth year, the Valley Community Center Cyclocross Course in West Des Moines is more than ready for a prime time debut. "We know we will lose racers to the Trek Cup," explains Jeff Osbourn, "but we are excited to host an earlier race this year when it's warmer."

Of course true cyclocross fans savor late season races, but at a cost. Cold weather sucks even for cyclocross, and the race last year race was painful enough to prove it. Worse still, the late date meant a short day, and little chance to run a full schedule of race categories. That ruled out Valley Cross for the state cx series.

"This will be our first year as part of the Iowa CX Series. We have a great venue and course for the series, but the course is also open seven days a week from sun-up to sun-down.  We see people out there all the time."

The course itself is 1.7 miles long, mainly flat, and very fast.  With sweeping corners and the course well broken in, it's very beginner friendly.  "This course favors riders with a lot of power," said Osborn. "We know of several people who state this is their favorite place to ride." 

Valley Cross is Saturday, September 21. Bragging rights and Iowa CX Series points are at stake, as well as cash prizes for all but the Juniors and the Fat Bike category.  If you're not in Wisconsin, don't miss it.