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Trans Iowa V6: Here's a reminder of what Trans Iowa is.........We are informing you all that are in the event that if you don't agree that you are on your own, that you are responsible for yourself, and that this is being undertaken of your own volition, then don't take the start.

Read that and consider it carefully.

11/13/09: So- You Wanna A Peice Of This?: Or- Trans Iowa Registration Announcement: It is time! If you have a hankerin' for a heapin' helpin' of Iowa limestone goodness, here's how you get some. Pay attention! The specifics are important if you want to get your name on the roster.

Veterans First! For anyone that wants to toe the line at T.I.V6 that has been in a previous Trans Iowa, you get first dibs on a roster spot. You can start sending your post cards today and Veterans Of Trans Iowa Past (VOTIP's) can be assured they will have the first rights up until November 21st!! No new entrants will be accepted at this time. This is to honor those who have supported Trans Iowa with blood, sweat, and tears in the past. You new folks have to wait until after the 21st.

Leftover Spots: Whatever doesn't get scooped up from the 75 available spots after the 21st is open game for all who want to get a post card in. In the past, it hasn't taken very long to fill in the empty roster spots available, but I will entertain all comers until November 30th if spots still remain. Once I reach 75 entrants though, the Roster is filled. However, I will fill in a Waiting List with overflow post cards received up until November 30th.

T.I.V5 Volunteers: If you were a volunteer on T.I.V5 and want in, you have automatic guranteed entry, but you still need to send in a post card.

Now for the pertinent details........................Post Cards: Post cards must be received with legible writing (judged by me) and include the following information:
-Name
-Class (Choose one: Open Men's, Open Women's, or Single Speed/Fixed)
-e-mail address (make sure it is valid and working!)
-Phone # (preferably the one you will be reachable at during the event)
-Past Trans Iowa events you have raced in (if applicable)
-How many support people will be with you. (This is for pre-race planning)

Again, there is no "official post card", but you must have the information listed above in legible form. I reserve the right to refuse unreadable entries or entries missing information I asked for above.
Send post cards here:
Europa Cycle and Ski
c/o Guitar Ted
4302 University Avenue
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

For more details see Guitar Ted Productions post dated 11/13/09.

11/11/09: The Meeting has been held and some important things have been decided. Starting line will be on the street in front of Bikes To You in Grinnell. The finish line will be inside a restored barn. Look for more details at Guitar Ted Productions post dated 11/12/09. Registration Announcement Coming Soon!!

11/06/09: See the Saturday 11/07/09 post on Guitar Ted Productions for the latest T.I.V6 thoughts. Plus: Read up on details for registration, and volunteering for T.I.V6

10/06/09: The registration procedure will be as it has been for the past two years, but if you are not up to speed, here are the broad details: Post cards will be the vehicle by which you will get your registration in. Certain, specific info will be required to validate your entry. Veterans of past Trans Iowas will be allowed first crack at the 75 available spots. The time to recieve post cards for them will be about a week. Then a following week will be opened up to all interested in trying T.I.V6. Whatever spots remain will be available at this point to rookies and veterans alike. A running tally will be kept up here for referance during the registration process.

Look for fine details to be posted here around Thanksgiving time, and also on Guitar Ted Productions, as well as the T.I.V6 thread on mtbr.com in the Endurance Forum.

08/16/09: Trans Iowa V6 Date Announced: The dates for Trans Iowa V6 will be April 24th-25th, 2010 with a pre-race meet up on Friday April 23rd at a site TBA. The event will be a loop again run out of Grinnell, Iowa. Look for Registration to be announced in November. Stay tuned!!!

05/11/09: The Trans Iowa History blog has been updated with a page for T.I.V5. I am working on updating the roster page. Take a look at the results page Here.

Find out where this crazy ride has been and where it's going!
Thanks to Kerkove Design Media for the header design for Trans Iowa V6!

Racers have been known to mentally break down and cry along side of the road.

T.I.V2 video clip

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Event Dates: April 24-25, 2010. Pre-Race Meeting (mandatory) on Friday April 23rd. Details on the pre-race meeting coming soon!

Entry Fee: FREE!

Field Limit: 75

Start/Finish Town: Grinnell, IA. The start will take place at 4am Saturday the 24th of April, 2010 in front of Bikes To You in downtown Grinnell, Iowa . The finish will be in a barn outside of Grinnell!

Registration: Look for an announcement in November!!

Yeah, we have some prizes, but they are neither bling-bling or going to help you find a mate. If you are looking to get rich by winning this event, I am sorry, but you better look elsewhere. Some prizing will be given to the top finishers in these 3 fields...
Open Men
Open Women
Open Singlespeed / Fixed Gear

Plus, there may be some Special Prizing given at the discretion of the Event Directors and Sponsors. Look for details in the "Latest News" section on any prizing that may be given out in this manner.

The Golden Rule. The sponsors, organizers, and anyone having anything to do with this race are NOT responsible for your safety. Think of this race as a 300+ mile hard training ride with prizes. We can't say this enough.....YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!

The Trans-Iowa Mountain Bike Race is a non-stop, self-supported, solo competition along the gravel roads of rural Iowa. Competitors must carry with them ALL necessary equipment.

Each rider is considered to be on a private excursion and remains solely responsible for any accidents in which he or she may be involved. No responsibility can be accepted for riders becoming lost or stranded.

Prearranged outside support is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to assistance with navigation, delivery of supplies, lighting, or lodging.

Competitors will stock up on food and other items at stores and businesses along the route. Viva la gas station burritos and Oatmeal Cream Pies!

Competitors may not advance on the route by any means other than bicycling or in the case of a mechanical, by foot. There will be no hitching of rides via Iowa farm animals. Moooooooo.

Competitors may, in the case of emergency, mechanical or other unforeseeable problems, be assisted by motorized transport. By accepting motorized transport you will automatically relinquish your standing in the race.

The primary race route must be followed at all times. No short cuts or alternate routes are permitted. If you do this, you are a retard and will be forced to help local farmers scoop poop!

Bike choice is up to you! We are allowing mnt bikes, cyclocross bikes, 29ers, and road bikes if you really want to be stupid. Just be aware that some research is going to have to go into your final bike choice. The gravel roads of Iowa can get pretty harsh in northern part of the state. I suggest atleast a 1.95, but then again, it's up to you how much you want to hurt. We'll leave it at that.

All singlespeed/fixie category racers must start and finish on the same gear. So, that means don't stick 10 assorted freewheels/track cogs in your bag. You CAN run a flip-flop hub, but both gears (freewheel & cog) must have the same number of teeth.

You are completely on your own. Use your head. Look and yield for traffic. There will be no course marshalls to hold up traffic. Don't be a dumbass!

Riders must wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet, must obey city, county and state laws and Rules of the Road, and conduct themselves in a manner that will not bring discredit to the event.

All racers must use and carry with them a flashing red taillight and front light, and a back-up light source, i.e. headlamp. A cell phone is also a good/great idea.

Racers will be supplied a course map, a.k.a Cue Sheet.

This event will happen regardless of rain, sleet, snow, drought, wind, rabbit infestation, etc. You get the idea.

Weather Related Stoppage and Time Cut Off Rule: In case of severe weather during the event, we will do the folowing things so you can act accordingly. Remember: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF!! If the sky is falling, or you see Dorothy's house go spinning by your head, you should take appropriate actions to protect yourself. We will not be responsible for ill advised heroics in inclement weather. Be smart, or be pig fodder! This is only given out so that you as an event participant will know what our actions will be in regards to keeping tabs on your progress and what will be done with prizing.

Weather related cancellation of the event will be enforced at the checkpoints. All participants will be directed as to where and when any prizing will be distributed at checkpoints by our volunteers. If you pull out before a checkpoint, you will need to contact the Event Director to find out if the event is being terminated. Results will not be tabulated if we have to stop the event. If cut off times to a checkpoint are not met by any event participant then the event will be terminated and all will be considered as DNF's.

Prizing will be distributed by raffle to the remaining participants in the event at the time of stoppage or when it becomes clear that the cut off times will not be met. Must be present to win. Decisions of the event directors is final.

No GPS Systems allowed for navigation. GPS's are allowed for personal data and recording your ride.

Have atleast a pit crew of 1 to help you if you have problems. The people and sponsors associated with this race will not come get you or be responsible for you! You get ran over by a tractor, that is your problem. You get attacked by a rabid raccoon, that also is your problem. You get recruited to scoop pig poop, yep you guessed it, that is your problem.

A cell phone is highly recommended. Make sure you know how to use it.

Racers can help other racers with mechanical support. We are not doing this event to leave someone out in the boonies of Iowa.

If you exit the course for food, supplies, or any other reason, You must re-enter in the same spot in which you left. Got it!

Drafting is allowed. But please do not show up with 8 of your buds and turn this into a road race.

The intent of these rules is to establish an equal and fair opportunity for all racers.

VIVA LA IOWA GRAVEL!!!

The following is information for you the racer, and some suggestions for gear to keep in mind for the event. Of course, what you decided to carry is up to you. The items listed in RED are the "must haves" by all racers!

IOWA SAFETY TIPS

• When you’re out riding in Iowa in April, the weather can change rapidly at any time and being prepared for wind and rain or snowy conditions with the gear that you carry will make your ride much more enjoyable. Even on a 60 degree day, it’s possible to get cold very quickly if you have to stop to fix a mechanical problem or become injured so always carry a waterproof/windproof jacket or thermal top and dress in layers appropriate to the conditions.
• Maintain your bike so that it doesn’t let you down when you’re at the furthest point from civilization.
• As a minimum I suggest carry the tools listed below and more importantly, know how to use them.
• If possible cycle in a group so that if someone does hurt himself or herself there are enough people to stay with the injured person while others go for help.
• Carrying a basic first aid kit and survival blanket is a very good idea.
• Unless you are VERY familiar with the area where you are cycling, carry a map and compass in clear plastic bag. Again – know how to use them!
• Keep eating and drinking regularly to keep your energy levels up so that you can complete the race. Be able to recognise the symptoms of dehydration and “hitting the wall” and act accordingly.
• In most cases the farmers of Iowa are your best bud. They will give you food, and treat you like a son or daughter. But there are a few out there that would rather mow you down with their 1969 Dodge pickup.
• Farmers own dogs. These dogs chase anything that moves. Be prepared to throw-down with a mutt if needed.
• Redwing Blackbirds......if you get too close to their nests, they will dive-bomb your head. Just keep riding, they can't hurt you.

SUPPLIES YOU MUST CARRY

• Red tail light (here is a good example)
  
• Front light. Power output is up to you. Keep in mind you won't be able to recharge. (here is a good example)
  
• A way to contact the "outside" world should you need help.

SUPPLIES TO KEEP IN MIND

• Small rucksack / hydration pack
• Lightweight waterproof / windproof top
• Extra thermal top or warm layer to wear if stopped
• 2 litres of water either in a bladder or water bottles
• Food – for example energy bars, gels or chocolate
• A good pump
• Tyre levers
• 2 spare inner tubes
• Puncture repair kit
• Chain splitter
• Allen key set
• Spoke wrench
• First aid kit and survival blanket
• Mobile phone / money for pay-phone
• Butt butter....ahhhhh smooooth!
• Good chain lube. Don't under-estimate Iowa's harsh conditions in the Spring.
• Cash, debit card, credit card. Use these items to get items on the road to complete the route.
• Handle bar map case (http://www.cycoactive.com/bike/bms.html)
• a cycling computer (here is a excellent example)
  

This may sound like a lot of gear to be lugging around during a race and on many cases you won’t need all of it. However, if something does happen to you or your bike in a remote spot, you’ll be equipped to deal with most situations or at least stay safe and warm until help arrives.

Men’s Open:
1. Jeremy Fry
2. Carlos da Jackal
3. Mike Howard
4. Ari Andonopoulos
5. Charly Tri
6. Steve McGuire
7. Charlie Farrow
8. Michael Roe
9. Bill Graves
10. Jim McGuire
11. Dave Mable
12. Derek Carlson
13. Tim Ek
14. Joe Frost
15. Joel Dyke
16. Craig Severson
17. Matt Gersib
18. Joe Kisley
19. Lance Andre
20. Eric Claessens
21. Gary Cale
22. Allen Brunner
23. Corey "Cornbread" Godfrey
24. Travis Braun
25. Charles Parsons
26. Ken Stuckart
27. Bill Dietrich
28. Robin Bennett
29. Steve Fuller
30. Joe Fox
31. Joe Meiser
32. Ron Kay
33. Brett Davis
34. Dan Stefiuk
35. Dennis Grelk
36. John Gorilla
37. Adam Lorenz
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Women's Open
1. Shelly Wilson
2. Kristin Riching
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Single Speed/ Fixed Gear:
1. Warren Weibe
2. Ben Shockey
3. Constantine Peters
4. Brian Dukek
5. Jason Novak
6. Ken Yokanovich
7. Scott Ronken
8. B.J. Bass
9. Matt Braun
10. Matt Wills
11. Jeffrey Bonsall
12. Andy Stockman
13, Fixie Dave
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