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. 
• 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, pedestrians, and traffic.
  
• These are non-sanctioned events.  Ride at your own risk.
  
• PLEASE wear a helmet! ​

FINAL RESULTS
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SOLO MIXED SURFACE CHALLENGE:

• 2 days of Mixed Surface loops and segments on the north and west sides of Ames. 
• Points will be awarded each day based on results and participation. 
• Challenge yourself based on how you want to collect your points! 
• In order to be in the overall points, you need to complete at least the "AV TT Arrasmith to Observatory" challenge on Day 2
• Points will be tallied using results from STRAVA at 9 pm the day of each set of challenges so you can pick anytime you want to complete your rides.
• Your efforts need to be completed in ONE CONTINUOUS RIDE.
• Please name your workout "AV:SoloMSC1" to make it easier for us to  back track any segment data we need to find.
• REGISTRATION: Facebook Message Jason Quinn, or email at [email protected], with your STRAVA name/ID 

POINTS SYSTEM

Day 1: Saturday, May 2nd
Name (STRAVA ID): Points

• AV Plex to Alluvial (23680824): 2 points per lap
• AV Plex to Alluvial BONUS points (23680824):  3 / 2 / 1 (Fastest LAP time of the day per rider)
• AV Alluvial North Loop (23655990): 3 points per lap

Day 2: Sunday, May 3rd 

• TT - 3 points for all riders (23655269)
• TT - BONUS points for top 3 (23655269): 4 / 3 / 2 
• AV CRC Observatory Mod (23655132): 3 points per lap
• CRC16 Templeton Hill KOM (11529932): Top 3: 3 / 2 / 1 (best time of the day per rider)
• AV Pleasant Grove Loop (23654950) : 4 points per lap

LEADER BOARDS
Visit https://www.roadiejoe.com/segments to register for this, and all upcoming challenges.  Special thanks to Phoenix Syndicate's Scott Olsen for setting up / managing this awesome application.

FINAL RESULTS
Results will be posted here, as well as on the Ames Velo Facebook and Event page, and the Ames Velo Rides Facebook Group Page.

​Categories: Open Men / Open Women

Overall Tie Breaker: Best time on "AV TT Arrasmith to Observatory"

​PLEASE take time to REVIEW THE MAPS before time.  Some of the routes are different than what you might be used to.  This is in order to avoid congested areas or improve safety.


SEE BELOW FOR DAILY DETAILS

Day 1: Saturday 5/2

2 courses on the west side of Ames oriented around Alluvial Brewing

• 2 Loops
• 1 Fast Lap Challenge

AV Plex to Alluvial

• Strava ID: ​23680824
• Scoring: 2 points per lap
• Fast Lap Challenge: Top  3 riders score 4 / 3 / 2 points

AV Alluvial North Loop

• Strava ID: ​23655990
• Scoring: 3 points per lap

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Day 2: Sunday 5/3

3 courses on the North East side of Ames.

• 1 Time Trial
• 2 Loops
• 1 KOM Challenge

AV TT Arrasmith to Observatory

• Strava ID: 23655269
• Scoring: Top 3 get bonus points  4 / 3 / 2
• Every rider gets 3 points (only counting 1 attempt so complete this and move on)
• 1 Directional Time Trial headed east on Arrasmith to McFarland.
• 2 sections of pavement
• 2 sections of gravel
• This will also serve as a tie breaker in the overall standings if need be.

AV CRC Observatory Mod​

• Strava ID: 23655132​
• Scoring: 2 points per lap 
• The Crushed Rock Classic loop with a twist to keep riders from having to go in to the busy part of the park.  Please review the map in detail to see the Start of the  loop, and the modified S/E exit.

KOM

• KOM Segment: CRC Templeton Hill KOM
• Strava ID: 11529932
• KOM Scoring:  Top 3 get points 3 / 2 / 1

AV Pleasant Grove Loop

• Strava ID: ​23654950
• Scoring: 2 points per lap
• Start/Finish at the Pleasant Grove Church
• Please familiarize yourself with the map.  Turns may not be marked.