Cycling

5K and 10K Cycling Time Trials
Start/Finish at The Chicken: 4221 SE Orilla Rd A, West Des Moines, IA 50061

20K and 40K Cycling Road Races
Start/Finish at Hidden Valley Soccer Fields: 1875 Walnut Woods Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Transportation information for this venue will be updated in Spring 2025.

For detailed information please click here to visit NSGA.com/transportation.

5K/10K (Time Trials) (Two Wheel & Trike Recumbent Bikes-TT only)

20K/40K (Road Races)

Cycling Start Times Schedule - Coming Spring 2025

Updated information on practice availability will be available in Spring 2025.

1. Starting times for the time trials will be at equal intervals, usually one minute, but no less than 30 seconds. No allowances will be made for mechanical or other mishaps.

2. Starting order for the time trials is by random selection.

3. If a rider appears later than the appointed starting time, the start will be allowed only to the extent that in the judgment of the officials it does not interfere with other riders starting on schedule. If it does interfere, the rider may be further delayed. In case of a late start, the appointed starting time shall be used in computing results.

4. The start sheet with the starting order and appointed starting times will be available for the rider’s perusal at least one hour before the start of each event.

5. The road races will be a mass start at pre-determined intervals by age division and gender with combinations when needed. Depending on the structure of the road race course, a neutral start may be utilized.

6. Awards will be presented for 1st through 8th place for each event within each age division.

Qualifying Rules

1. For 2025, Two Wheel & Trike Recumbent bikes (time trials only) will be classified as an “open” event. Athletes do not need to qualify at a state qualifier. Recumbent bikes are prohibited in the road race competitions.

2. All first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners at a NSGA state qualifying games will qualify for the 2025 National Senior Games.

3. Athletes who reside in a state that does not offer a 20K or 40K cycling road race may qualify for those events by meeting the “limited” event qualifying criteria in Rule D.

4. Qualifying events must be conducted under the rules for the appropriate event to be used for qualifying. States may conduct a “combined” event, but competitors may not compete in both events when events are combined. Those wishing to collect awards in the 5K or 20K must stop after that portion of the event is complete.

5. Qualifying event must be a stand-alone road race that is not combined with another event (i.e. duathlon, or triathlon).

Entry Regulations

1. Cyclists qualifying in either the 5K or 10K time trials may enter both time trial events.

2. Cyclists qualifying in either the 20K or 40K road races at a qualifying games may enter both road race events.

3. Cyclists must provide their own bicycles and helmets.

Cycling Rules

Click Here for the Official NSGA Rule Book 

All cycling events will be conducted in accordance with U.S.A. Cycling rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:

USA Cycling
210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80919-2215
(719) 434-4200
www.usacycling.org

Will be updated in the Spring 2025.

Will be updated in the Spring 2025.

Click Here for the NSGA Cycling FAQs