Talk about timing!  We did not know our location until 2 hours before practice. Des Moines Parks said we could use some land across the river from the Botanical Center. We took a chance and I think it worked out pretty well! It was close to downtown and the course was pretty flat, but we made the best of it with some fast flats and lots of turns on the backside. The grass was longer too which made for some constant pedaling and an excellent workout! 60 & 70 folks showed up to throw down for 45 minutes. Thanks to everyone for coming down!

After practice a bunch of us hit Mullet's for a few beers an food.  We also scoped out the race course for the Friday evening cross race deemed "Oakley NightCap Cross"  DEFINITLEY get this one on your calendars!! Race under the lights while a band plays in the middle of the course. How cool will that be!?!