IMBCS #5 - Moorehead State Park this Sunday, June 12

Tue June 07 2011
Posted Jun 7, 2011
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The IMBCS is firing back up again this weekend at Moorehead State Park, in Ida Grove on Sunday, June 12.

Racing starts at 11:00am
Registration is open the day of the race:
Starts 9:00am Ends 1/2hr before each race begins.
Entry Fee: $25
A USAC license is not required to race in this event!

Pre Ride - 8:00am - 10:30am
Category 3 men and women - 11:00am
Pro / Category 1 men and women and Comp men - 12:00pm
Category 2 / Singlespeed men and women – 12:05pm

There is camping available at Moorhead Park and also in Cobb Memorial Park by Pizza Hut.

A brief course description - semi-technical hilly flowing course, fun downhill sections, bridges and log rollovers, plenty of shade.....

A description of Moorehead Park from the official website:
If you love natural areas, a visit to Moorehead Park is a must. This beautiful 258 acre park located on the northwest corner of Ida Grove will give you a first-hand view at what life was like in the earlier settlement days.

Once the original site of Ida Grove, Moorehead Park is an area proud of it's history. In the early 1850's, the Moorehead family came to settle in what has now become the park. Ruts from the early stagecoach are still obvious near the old (now refurbished) stagecoach inn. The stagecoach barn still stands nearby. It's hand-hewn and wood pegged timbers display what life was like so long ago.

To compliment the historical aspect of the park, the Ida County Historical Society has relocated the original Grant Center Schoolhouse on the property. The schoolhouse is utilized every year as elementary children from the region gather to attend day-long lessons in what life was like in the country school days.

The stagecoach inn, barn and schoolhouse are open every Sunday in the summer from 1:30 to 4:30 for tours or by calling for appointment.

Wildlife abounds at Moorehead Park. The native timber provides the largest single tract of timber in Ida County. This park has been listed as one of Iowa's "Watchable Wildlife" areas. This distinction has only been given to 75 other areas in Iowa. "Watchable Wildlife" areas are known for their abundance of wildlife due to the quality habitat.

In 2001, the Pleasant Valley Trail was extended into Moorehead Park. The concrete multi-purpose trail makes a 4 mile circle in the city of Ida Grove, crosses the Maple River and extends 1 mile into the park. Grassy trails through the timber with foot bridges over the impassable areas will make even the remote corners of this park easily accessible to the public. Bring your camera and binoculars and you will be sure to take home some special memories.

Several other improvements have helped to make this area so popular. A 12 acre lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and channel catfish. The easily accessible lake is popular with local anglers (sorry, electric boat motors only). Picnic shelters, restrooms, a large playground, and facilities for winter activities help round out this park to give the entire family an unforgettable outdoor experience.

The race director is Jesse Bergman and he can be contacted at 712 369 8947 or jk_montana@yahoo.com.

Cam Kirkpatrick
IMBCS