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  • How to share photos from a race

    How to share photos from a race

    We don’t charge you for the photos, it’s part of your registration. And, we encourage you to share your photos from the day with everyone else! Here’s how to get and share pictures from a race.

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  • What to pack on a gravel race?

    What to pack on a gravel race?

    Knowing what to pack for a race is important, especially when you’re new to the sport. There are some basics and there are “luxury” items and at some point you’ll have to draw a line between what you choose to pack with you and what you won’t. But, just in case you need a list…

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  • No Racing on the Trace

    No Racing on the Trace

    The last 3 miles of the Silver City Century are on the Wabash Trace. Known as “the trace” to locals, it is 60+ miles of Rails to Trails goodness that goes from Council Bluffs to Blanchard. It’s well maintained and used by locals and visitors from all over. There’s been a lot written about the…

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  • How to print a cue sheet from RideWithGPS

    How to print a cue sheet from RideWithGPS

    we got a question about cue sheets and made a quick video. Check it out…

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  • How can my friends and family watch me race?

    How can my friends and family watch me race?

    Watching a bicycle race is kind of hard. My favorite way is from a TV at home on my couch, but unfortunately the Iowa Gravel Series is not televised (yet). So, if friends and family want to come cheer you on, what can they do? Well, we have scouted out a couple options for you…

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  • Parking in Silver City

    Parking in Silver City

    There’s a bit of street parking in Silver City, but the local town folks have suggested we us an old Co-op lot that is next to the Wabash Trace. People will be on hand to direct you and parking is marked on the 100km and 50km route files we sent you. The old Co-op was…

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  • How do I win an Iowa Gravel Series race?

    How do I win an Iowa Gravel Series race?

    This isn’t a posts on how to win races. No, this post is about the requirements racers have to fulfill to receive their prizes when placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd on a Iowa Gravel Series race. Basically, there are 3 requirements to win a race… You have to start with the group start. Most of…

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  • How to print and navigate a route with a cue sheet?

    How to print and navigate a route with a cue sheet?

    Cue sheets are a simple tool from a more simple time. They work just great when you pay attention to where you are and where you’re going. Just don’t expect them to re-route you to your destination.

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  • How to setup a bicycle route on your phone

    How to setup a bicycle route on your phone

    How do you get a gravel route on your phone? This post will get you started.

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  • How to finish a 100km gravel ride when you’re not ready?

    How to finish a 100km gravel ride when you’re not ready?

    The right thing to do for any race is to be prepared. But, if you’re not, what can you do to maybe finish a 100km ride? Here’s one person’s strategy.

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