*** UPDATES ***
Updates will be posted here up to race day. We'll also be posting regularly to
BIKEIOWA's Facebook and
Twitter accounts.
9/25/2015 - 7:55 am - Updated Mini-Expo Vendors. Please stop by and support them:
Oskar Blues Brewery,
Des Moines Bicycle Collective,
Q7 Cycling,
T-shirt Graphix,
Küat Racks. Add a NEW sponsor:
Chamois Butt’r 9-24-2015 - Race Stats so far: 244 Sat, 150 Sun, 394 total, 228 unique with representation from 8 different states. Rocking!
9/23/2015 -
Posted Video by Dave Mable of Women's Cycling Network (WCNTV 12) as he catches the 2014 vibe.
9/21/2015 - Introducing
Infuzion as the headliner band! Got race numbers in the mail. Course prepping has been started. This is gonna be good!
9/18/2015
-
REEB Cycles - Win one at Night Cap Cross. Added new sponsors -
Oakley, Inc.,
Specialized, and
Oskar Blues Brewery. Also switched to the new
Primal Wear Inc. and
Miller Lite logos. The coozies are here.
8/31/2015 - Register early. price goes up $5 on Sept 15th and another $5 on race day. No excuses not to register online!
8/22/2015 - Night Cap permit submitted to USA Cycling - #2015-3034
8/03/2015
- Bands booked and lights rented!
5/11/2015 - Night Cap 2015 was posted on BIKEIOWA.com
SATURDAY – September 26th
2015
The party kicks off at 4:00 pm with live music, beer and food specials
and of course a kick-arse course! The lights will be fired up around
6:30 pm as sunset will be right at 7:00 pm.
The course will be open for pre-riding at 3:00 pm.
TIME
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GENDER
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CATEGORY
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TIME
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PRIZES
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PLACES
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FEE
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4:00 pm
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Men
|
Masters 35+ Cat 1/2/3/4
|
45 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
4:00 pm
|
Men
|
Masters 45+ Cat 1/2/3/4
|
45 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
4:00 pm
|
Men
|
Masters 55+ Cat 1/2/3/4
|
45 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
5:00 pm
|
Women
|
Cat 4
|
35 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
5:00 pm
|
Mixed
|
Juniors 9-18 Cat 1/2/3/4/5
|
35 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$10
|
5:50 pm
|
Men
|
Cat 3
|
45 mins
|
$250
|
3
|
$25
|
6:50 pm
|
Men
|
Cat 5
|
35 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
7:40 pm
|
Men
|
Cat 4
|
40 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
8:40 pm
|
Mixed
|
Klunker
|
15 mins
|
High 5
|
n/a
|
$10
|
9:00 pm
|
Men
|
Pro Cat 1/2/3
|
60 mins
|
$475
|
5
|
$25
|
10:15 pm
|
Women
|
Masters 35+ Cat 1/2/3/4
|
45 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
10:15 pm
|
Women
|
Masters 45+ Cat 1/2/3/4
|
45 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
10:15 pm
|
Women
|
Pro Cat 1/2/3
|
45 mins
|
$475
|
5
|
$25
|
SUNDAY – September 27th 2015
Grab one of Mullet's breakfast burritos and get ready for another day of
racing under the fine downtown Des Moines skyline. The Sunday race
course will be set up differently for your racing pleasure.
The course will be open for pre-riding at 9:00 am.
TIME
|
GENDER
|
CATEGORY
|
TIME
|
PRIZES
|
PLACES
|
FEE
|
10:00 am
|
Women
|
Cat 4
|
35 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
10:00 am
|
Mixed
|
Juniors 9-18 Cat 1/2/3/4/5
|
35 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$10
|
10:50 am
|
Men
|
Masters 35+ Cat 1/2/3/4
|
45 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
10:50 am
|
Men
|
Masters 45+ Cat 1/2/3/4
|
45 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
10:50 am
|
Men
|
Masters 55+ Cat 1/2/3/4
|
45 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
11:50 am
|
Women
|
Masters 35+ Cat 1/2/3/4
|
45 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
11:50 am
|
Women
|
Masters 45+ Cat 1/2/3/4
|
45 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
11:50 am
|
Women
|
Pro Cat 1/2/3
|
45 mins
|
$475
|
5
|
$25
|
12:50 pm
|
Men
|
Pro Cat 1/2/3
|
60 mins
|
$475
|
5
|
$25
|
2:05 pm
|
Men
|
Cat 5
|
35 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
2:55 pm
|
Men
|
Cat 4
|
40 mins
|
Prizes
|
3
|
$25
|
3:55 pm
|
Men
|
Cat 3
|
45 mins
|
$250
|
3
|
$25
|
Why this race is super-cool!
- It is a Night Race
- It is a Day Race
- We are Racin' on Saturday AND Sunday under the Des Moines skyline
- Urban racing - nothing like it!
- "Conveniently" held at a bar/restaurant
- 14 Light Towers will light the Race Course
- LIVE MUSIC in the MIDDLE of the race course! 3 bands on Sat night!
- CRAZY Spectators!
- Great Food and Beer specials
- Spectator friendly! at least 1,001 spots to watch the races
VIDEOS
Dave Mable of Women's Cycling Network (WCNTV 12) catches the 2014 vibe
Here is a great video by Tyler Crandell of the 2012 event.
"One Man's Race on Oct 19th 2013" - video by
Road Shark Tales
SUPER SPECTATOR FRIENDLY!!
Watch the race inches from the course, or from one of Mullet's two patios, including an elevated deck that offers an amazing view of the Des Moines skyline and action-packed race course! There is also seating inside. The beer is cold and the food is Great! The bike trail goes right past Mullet's, so Ride your bike down and save the hassles of parking your automobile!
AWARDS & PRIZES
Awards will be presented after each race as soon as the results are final. We'll have a podium and will be taking photos.
We have some SUPER KILLER Prizes this year! If you place, you'll be walking off the podium with your hands full of prizes from our cool sponsors! We GUARANTEE you won't get a better set of prizes from any other race in the Midwest!!
Oh yeah... every participant (of age) will get a voucher for a free beer or pop courtesy of Mullets!
KLUNKER RACE
The Klunker Race is a FUN race!! - It costs $10 to enter and 100% of the proceeds goes back to the
Des Moines Bicycle Collective. To participate, you must have entered at least one Night Cap race during the weekend. So sign up, get your number plate and ride yer Klunker! We got some
great photos from 2013! Don't disappoint us this year!
Separate registration opens at 7:30 pm and closes at 8:30 pm. Look for the "Klunker Registration" at the registration tent. Race starts at 8:40 and lasts for 15 minutes.
What can ya ride? Anything on two wheels! Fat Tire Cruisers, Baggers, choppers, Beach bars,
Ichi Bike builds, Rat Bikes, Fat Bike and other similar bikes allowed.