17Apr
Fat Bike Men
Cycling
- Distance
- 547.2K
- Countdown
- 166 days
- Entry fee
- $0.00
Iowa Wind and Rock
Winterset,
Iowa,
United States
166 days left
www.bikereg.com
Date
17 Apr – 18 Apr, 2027
Races
8 distances
Runner rating
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Website
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Iowa Wind and Rock
About the event
Iowa Wind and Rock, scheduled for April 17, 2027, challenges cyclists of all backgrounds with its grueling 547.2-kilometer course through the heartland terrain around Winterset. Whether riding a fat bike, single speed bicycle, or tackling the route as an open category participant, competitors will experience diverse conditions suited to various skill levels and genders including non-binary/gender expansive categories. Tandem teams also have the opportunity to pedal together over this extensive distance, making Iowa Wind and Rock a must-attend event for endurance cyclists.
Races offered
17Apr
Fat Bike Women
Cycling
- Distance
- 547.2K
- Countdown
- 166 days
- Entry fee
- $0.00
17Apr
Non Binary/Gender Expansive
Cycling
- Distance
- 547.2K
- Countdown
- 166 days
- Entry fee
- $0.00
17Apr
Open Men
Cycling
- Distance
- 547.2K
- Countdown
- 166 days
- Entry fee
- $0.00
17Apr
Open Women
Cycling
- Distance
- 547.2K
- Countdown
- 166 days
- Entry fee
- $0.00
17Apr
Single Speed Men
Cycling
- Distance
- 547.2K
- Countdown
- 166 days
- Entry fee
- $0.00
17Apr
Single Speed Women
Cycling
- Distance
- 547.2K
- Countdown
- 166 days
- Entry fee
- $0.00
17Apr
Tandem
Cycling
- Distance
- 547.2K
- Countdown
- 166 days
- Entry fee
- $0.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for April in Winterset.
Temperature6.1° / 17.1°
Feels like1.1° / 12.4°
Sunshine hours9h 26m
Rainfall2.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind18.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity59.2%
Max UV indexModerate (5.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:35
Sunset19:56
About Winterset
Learn more about the host city, Winterset.
Winterset is a city in the county seat of Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,353 at the time of the 2020 census. Located in rolling farmland 35 miles south of Des Moines, Winterset is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. It is known most notably for being the birthplace of actor John Wayne.
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