More than 100 expected at today’s races
Local bicycle enthusiast Ron Jacobson continues to prove the often-used phrase of “build it and they will come” tends to be true.Jacobson and some friends in the Fort Dodge area who share a common love of mountain biking have developed a trail or two in their day. That work has led to the Iowa Scholastic Mountain Biking League visiting Webster County today.
One-hundred and four youths will race along the Lizard Creek Mountain Bike Park located by the banks of the Des Moines River on the city’s northwest side. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., competition will be held in the age groups of elementary, middle school, junior varsity, and varsity. The action kicks off the ISMTB 2025 season, which features six events across the Hawkeye State through May and June.
The league includes teams from Decorah, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Muscatine, North Scott County and the Quad Cities.