Iowa City is prepared for any situation that may arise during this weekend’s World Cup cyclocross, whether that be riders staying with fellow cyclists or parking in an old airport runway.
Thursday through Saturday, Iowa City will host the World Cup Cyclocross at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. This event is one of nine World Cup cyclocross events held worldwide this season.
People from all over the country train for this event, said Bryan Wenzel, the manager of World of Bikes and a competitor in the event.
Wenzel said his store plans on having a tent at the race to help out the athletes. He also said they will store some of the cyclists’ bicycles during the weekend.
“Cyclists will ship their bikes in a box, and we assemble them,” he said. “If there are any issues during [the race], we will offer assistance, too.”
With so many cyclists coming from around the country, Wenzel said, participants can sometimes struggle to find a place to stay.
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