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Iowa Wind and Rock

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Winterset, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 17 Apr, 2027 – 18 Apr, 2027

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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

Fat Bike Men

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 547.2K

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Type — Cycling

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214 days remaining

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Fat Bike Women

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 547.2K

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Type — Cycling

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214 days remaining

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Non Binary/Gender Expansive

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 547.2K

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Type — Cycling

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214 days remaining

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$0.00

Open Men

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 547.2K

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Type — Cycling

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214 days remaining

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$0.00

Open Women

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 547.2K

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Type — Cycling

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214 days remaining

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$0.00

Single Speed Men

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 547.2K

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Type — Cycling

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214 days remaining

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$0.00

Single Speed Women

Apr 17, 2027

straighten

Distance — 547.2K

terrain

Type — Cycling

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214 days remaining

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$0.00

Tandem

Apr 17, 2027

straighten

Distance — 547.2K

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

214 days remaining

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Winterset.

thermostat Temperature
6.1° / 17.1°
wb_sunny Feels like
1.1° / 12.4°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 26m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.9 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
18.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
59.2%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:35
nightlight Sunset
19:56

About Winterset

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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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