Des Moines
What If's
- What If there was a full-fledged NIGHT Cyclocross race was happening at a bar called Mullets right on the Des Moines river over looking the city skyline on Friday Oct 15th?
- What if the race course was lit up by light towers?
- What If there was a kick-ass band playing outside under the lights in the middle of the race course while the cyclocross race was going on?
- What If the bar had a two level patio for perfect views of the cyclocross race, the band and the Des Moines skyline?
- What If Oakley and Miller Lite banners lined the race course and the patios?
- What If the racers raced within 2 feet of the patio for optimal heckling distance?
- What If crowds gathered for multiple reasons that night; the band, the party, the races?
- What If Mullet's were offering sweet beer specials and pizza by the slice all night long?
- What If almost every spectator had a cowbell?
- What If BIKEIOWA.com was promoting an exhibition event like this?
All the "What Ifs" are TRUE! We are calling it "Oakley Night Cap Cross"! BE THERE! FYI - We are still hammering out lots more details. All event updates will be posted in the actual calendar event. Look for the "updates" section.
SUPER SPECTATOR FRIENDLY!!
Watch the race from one of Mullet's two patios, including an elevated deck that offers an amazing view of the Des Moines River and Principal Park as there will be action everywhere! There is seating inside. The beer is cold and the food is Great! Stop down after work, ride your bike there and stay for the cross races! 
THE BAND
Oh yeah! What if there was a band playing outside while the races were going on??? Oh HELL yeah! That is a true statement! We are super stoked to announce The Workshy as the official band for the night! The Workshy is a five piece band from Ames, Iowa that is getting known for their incredibly energetic live shows, and lively musicianship. They played Main Stage at 80/35 Festival and have invoked a pretty solid following within the Iowa music scene. The band is presented by Miller Lite & Mullets! 
WIN A FREE BIKE
Night Cap Cross is part of the Central Iowa Cyclocross Series (Powered by Scheels). Each racer who races one of the series races is entered for a 2010 Scott Sportster P45 Bicycle that Scheels donated for the series. Each race gets you one entry! The bike will be awarded at the Awards Ceremony after Spooky Cross on Oct 31st. You need not be present to win.
THE LIGHTS
Yes, we will be racing in the dark, but the course will be LIT UP with light towers. It won't be as bright as daylight, but it will be enough to get your around the course! Remeber RAD stands for Race After Dark! Here is a video of Cross Vegas 2010. No, our race won't be near this lit up, but then again, we ain't racing with the pros either! The course lighting is sponsored by Miller Lite
FRIENDS OF NIGHT-CAP CROSS
Look for the Des Moines Derby Dame Girls on-site helpin' out and pimpin' their Saturday match against the Sioux City Roller Dames. Our Big Wheel Rally friends are sure to bring a crowd as they are promoting their Dec. 11th Rally. They will ride Big Wheels down Ingersoll Ave for The Heart Connection Children's Cancer Programs.
POST-RACE-PARTY
After the races we won't be going anywhere. We're partying at Mullet's and ALL OF YA are invited! the band will still be playing and food and drink specials will be posted here soon.
FROM OUT OF TOWN?
You are so close to downtown Des Moines where there are plenty of great hotels to spend the night. Email us if you need a recommendation. the venue is less than a mile from down town and is totally rideable via trails.
VENUE DIRECTIONS
It's easiest to Google it! 1300 SE 1st Street Des Moines, IA 50315
PARKING
Parking will be tight. There is another running event in the area earlier in the day. If you are from Des Moines, we'd be most appreciative if you'd ride your bike down, or park across the river. Please do not leave any belongings unattended. Some of the side streets are not lit very well. Get the drift?
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IOWA CYCLOCROSS
Want to bone up on your skills before hopping off your bike in front of a crowd? You are in luck! There are Cyclocross practices every Wednesday at 5:30 pm through October. Keep an eye on www.BIKEIOWA.com/Cross for all Iowa Cyclocross events.
SPONSORS
We thank the sponsors of Night Cap Cross!!! This event would not be possible without them! Please support our sponsors! More sponsors will be added soon! 
