Iowa Roller Race Series

Posted Dec 29, 2007
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Looking for a new challenge for the winter months? Try the Iowa Roller Race Series.

Here in Iowa we have a race series every winter. Participants ride their own bikes on the Kreitler Alloy Rollers in full race trim: alloy rollers with a flywheel and a "killer headwind" resistance unit.

2008 Roller Race Schedule January 6 Valley West Wipeout 12 Rollerhead Killer 26 Victorian Bed & Breakfast 27 Bikes 2 You February 3 Rollin the Rapids 10 Ames Roller Assault 17 Des Moines YMCA 24 Frostbuster XIX Lots more info can be found here

Both sets of race rollers are hooked to the computer to record time and distance. The race is a time trial; 2 miles done for time. With the resistance level, racers typically turn in times between 5 and 12 minutes. The state record is 5:08.7. It's the toughest 2.00 miles in many racers' seasons. Stop by to spectate, try a race near you, or do them all. You can chart your improvement over the winter and from season to season. Roller racing rewards steady, smooth efforts. You'll be rewarded in the spring with a smoother spin and steadier riding. See you at the races. Never ridden rollers but want to learn? Most road riders who've ridden a few years can pick up rollers quickly. It is not that different from riding in a straight line down the road. In time many riders learn to ride no-handed and to stand and stretch their legs. Want us to help? We have had great success helping people learn to ride rollers. Most people are riding solo by the end of the short lesson. Call or email Steve to set up a time to learn. roller@bikeworldiowa.com or 515-232-3669