IMBCS and COVID-19

Posted on March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 by Rob Cook

This is subject to change

3/15/2020 2nd Update:

Per a conference call with USAC all races up to and including April 5th are stopped, this means that the Sylvan Island Stampede is now being postponed to a date TBD. More updates for Sylvan here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/215812719592120/

3/15/2020 Update:

USAC has suspended all race permits through April 5th. Right now we are waiting on clarification if that suspension includes the 5th specifically. A conference call for later today will provide that clarification. Please check back for updates.

3/14/2020:

I have talked to IDPH as well as emailed the race directors. For now, until IDPH and/or another State or Local agency says we can’t gather the IMBCS schedule is still on track, the first race is April 5th at Sylvan Island.

However we are encouraging you to pre-register online and limit contact as much as possible when at the race. If you are feeling sick at all please do not attend the race, even as a spectator, stay home and rest.

As I said to the directors, I never though I’d be posting something like this, it’s all a bit surreal. Thank you for your understanding, especially if conditions change. I will update this post as soon as I have more information.

2020 IMBCS Race Schedule

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Rob Cook

The 2020 Race Schedule is complete!

Please click here for the 2020 races. There is still a chance that we will add one final race to the schedule so please check here and on the IMBCS Facebook page for updates.

In Memory of Dan

Posted on January 15, 2020March 8, 2020 by Rob Cook

Dan was one of the good ones. He was a huge supporter of bicycling and especially Fatbikes.

Through Firetrucker Brewery he supported IMBCS with his generosity and excellent beer and great personality. He’ll be missed.

I hope the trails are great where your going!

Attention, there is a series points change.

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Rob Cook

We will be making the Sugarbottom race(s) non-points paying so that we can award 2019 IMBCS Series Overall Winners at the Whiterock race this weekend. The minimum needed races to qualify will be reduced to reflect this, once the points are updated Michael Maney will post a link so you can see where you stand.

There are several racers that can qualify for a series prize if they race Saturday. Don’t pass up the potential of free entry to the 2020 season, get out to Whiterock and claim that card!

I want to give a big shoutout to Mike Frasier for his work on the Sugarbottom races and working with IMBCS to make this happen. When the reschedule happens lets all show up and have a great time at Sugarbottom!

Whiterock Shred Fest and IMBCS State Championship race is this Saturday!

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Rob Cook

Come out to Whiterock and prove your the best XC racer in Iowa!

Free camping courtesy of Whiterock Friday night (23rd). On Saturday we race,

Juniors/CAT3/FatBikes are racing on Big Dipper. All other CATs will take to the full loop for up to 4 hours of dirty fun.

After the race get ready for food provided by Cyd’s Catering and beer from Firetrucker Brewery, rumor has it Dan might be there racing his fatbike!

Get registered here: USAC Online Registration

The first 50 online registrants will receive a vintage

Rasmussen’s Bike Shop water bottle!

Sugarbottom Scramble — Sunday August 18th!

Posted on August 11, 2019August 11, 2019 by Rob Cook

Fire up the Def Leppard, it’s time to race Sugar!

Sunday August 18th we return to Iowa City / Coralville and race some of the best MTB trails in the state, get ready to power up Cyclocross Hill and face the hecklers again!

Get registered here

See ya on the dirt!

Next Up – IMBCS #7 – George Wyth

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Rob Cook

Get ready to rail the sand pit and fly around the lake! George Wyth is coming up August 10th.

Get registered here

Check out the race page for lap details and start times

Summerset Shootout p/b Phoenix Syndicate — Saturday, July 13

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Rob Cook

The Summerset Shootout presented by Phoenix Syndicate is this Saturday, July 13th! Get ready for another awesome race at one of central Iowa’s most technical courses. The trail had an amazing work day a few weeks ago the trail will be lightning fast on race day!

Post race beers will be provided by Firetrucker Brewery!

You can get registered here. Can’t wait to line up and race this weekend with everyone.

Beverly Boondoggle Sunday June 9th

Posted on June 5, 2019June 10, 2019 by Rob Cook

Ready for some singletrack fun this weekend? We’re heading to Beverly Park for a full schedule race including Marathon. Trails are freshly mowed and ready to ride this Sunday, the 9th. I don’t know if we’ll be getting to ride Flowy McFlowface or not but it will still be worth checking out Beverly’s new wooden berm ride!

Firetrucker Beer will be available for after race refreshment.

Registration is here: https://goldfinchcyclery.com/boondoggle/

Can’t wait to see you all there!

Sugar Cubed Marathon is postponed to October 19th

Posted on May 17, 2019June 5, 2019 by Rob Cook

Well, this spring/summer is not playing nice to us dirt trail riders. Sugarbottom is just staying too wet for the Sugar Cubed Marathon to happen in June. So we’re going to go for a fall race and ride it in October. Now this might be one of the latest races IMBCS has seen, but fall is perfect for mountain biking.

Mother Nature is a harsh mistress. Due to over 2″ of rain in the last 24hrs ICORR has postponed the race until June 16th. Now we all have more time to get ready to go backwards on some of the most highly regarded trails in the state!

I hope to see you all there!

Author: Rob Cook