All the fun of a group event, in an individual oriented format.

The Solo Cycling Challenge format allows for individual riders to participate in an  outdoor “event”, in a responsible way. The idea is to use loops that are safe, in close range of Ames, and allow everyone to be part of a collective activity, without the current health risks of pack / group riding.

The format/rules are simple:

• This is NOT a group ride
• This is NOT a mass start
• Show up anytime during the event hours to be part of any special ride offers/primes/giveaways
• No close proximity riding - stay AT LEAST 5 bike lengths away from any riders you happen to encounter
• DO announce if you need to pass someone and take the time to use AS MUCH of the road as possible.  This is NOT a race. On a longer course this shouldn’t really even be a concern, but things happen.
• Check in and let us know you are on the course.  There will be a self sign in with hand sanitizer.  
• Be prepared - This is self supported although we will have a ride HQ at ACC with things to assist.
• STRAVA will be used to tally up laps & segments for fun.  Segments will be the main theme of each Challenge.
• Be cool & respect other riders and traffic. 
• If you are parking at / near the campus, give other cars 2 parking spaces.

Sunday 03.25.20
12pm - 4pm

Ames Cycling Center:
​3600 University Blvd. - Ames, IA​

Our mascot Johan van de Smash will be on hand to be your selfie buddy.  We'll have some special giveaways for all participants.  You can count on a campus where you will feel welcome, and safely distanced.

Please follow us on the Ames Velo Rides Facebook group page, and on Instagram at @amescyclingcenter and @amesvelo​

Full Challenge

• This starts off with a few technical sections and then opens up to  longer sections featuring two 180 degree turns. 
• This is fun and as challenging as you would like to make it! 
• The roads are very clean and allow for necessary distancing.
• Start/Finish is at the south parking lot of Ames Fitness.   Look for the flags!
• Inclusive Strava Segments
  
  • State Hill North
    
  • State Street Challenge​

Mini Challenge

• This is an alternate section that is great for doing intervals on the south/north sections.
• Features on 180 degree turn, perfect for time trial and triathlon practice.  
• It still takes a pass through the start/finish each lap.

Ames Fitness Crit

Cruise the same course used in the annual Ames Grand Prix weekend of racing held each summer.  This fast, fun, and smooth course is a blast and held on the 2nd day of the Ames Grand Prix.

Use this chance to roll the same course you will race later this year, or take a chance to ride it for the first time!