BTC 200: Okoboji Event Details

Break The Cycle 200

What is Break The Cycle 200?

Break The Cycle 200: Okoboji (BTC 200) uses a one day – two hundred mile ride and run relay to create awareness and raise funds to help those caught in the horrible reality of human trafficking in the U.S. and around the World.

We are a group who are crazy enough to complete 200 miles in one day in order to reduce, recover, and restore human trafficking survivors. Because of this, Break The Cycle 200 is not just a fun ride and run, but an opportunity to raise funds to help others. We ask that you raise a minimum of $500 and every dollar raised will go straight to help break the cycle of human trafficking. Don’t worry, we will give you resources and a way to raise your money online.

Event Route

Starting Line
We begin our 200 mile trek at the South West corner of the parking lot of Valley Church at 4343 Fuller Road, West Des Moines.
200 Miles with Breaks
We trek200 miles through the state of Iowa with sufficient breaks to keep riders and runners refreshed.
Finish Line - Lake Okoboji
We will dip our toes in Lake Okoboji.
Route Stops
stop 1 – Adel – First Christian Church – 218 N 9 th St – 17 mi

stop 2 – Rippey – First United Methodist Church –103 Main St – 49 mi

stop 3 – Scranton – Scranton Community Center – 900 Madison St – 76 mi

stop 4 – Lake City Country Club – 1300 E Main St – 102 mi

stop 5 – Lytton – Emanuel-St Johns Lutheran Church –219 Walnut – 120 mi

stop 6 – Laurens – Pool – 250 Lake St – 150 mi

stop 7 – Lost Island Lake (Public boat ramp access) 177 mi

stop 8 – Terril – Immanuel Lutheran Church – 206 Terril Ave – 189 mi

Finish – Arnolds Park (Green Space) 202 mi

Link to route map in Strava
Run Relay
The Run Relay will start at Valley Community Center Thursday before the ride. The goal is a 6:30pm start.

Runner’s Route

http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/413866822

Event Schedule

Thursday June 25, 2020

All riders , runners, and volunteers are invited to a pot-luck style dinner the night before the ride/run.

This family friendly event takes place between 5pm-8pm at the Valley Community Center.

Set Up 4pm

Check-in 5pm

Dinner 5:30

Short Presentation 5:45

Goal is to start the runners at 6:30

Cyclist and Volunteer meeting at 6:45

Clean up 7 – 8

Bring your gear to load onto the trailer so you can be ready to roll out bright and early at 5:00AM the next morning.

The runners will again start their run after the dinner so we can cheer them on as they begin their 200 mile relay!

5:00am Friday June 26, 2020

While the start time is fixed, our schedule will be flexible to to make adjustments for rest and other needs. You will receive more information about post ride/run as the event comes closer.

5:00am Starting Line
We begin bright and early at Valley Church in West Des Moines.
Midday - Lunch Time
At the 100 mile mark we will stop to eat at the Lake City Country Club, Lake City, IA.
6:00pm-ish Finish Line
Depending on the pace of the ride, we will end sometime around 6pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your ride philosophy?

THIS IS A RIDE and not a race. Our three previous years we have maintained an average speed of 18.2 mph throughout the ride. For those of you with power meters, we maintain an average wattage of 180w. There is the occasional time when the wattage climbs over 200 but not much more. It’s very conversational. The goal of this ride is to band together with our fellow sisters and brothers to show strength, endurance and solidarity for those who are suffering all over the world at these horrific crimes.
It is a NO DROP RIDE. Although some riders may drop back from time to time, we have a sweeper car that will drop back and pick that rider up. The rider may choose to rest until the next designated stop where they can decide to join the group again or remain in the sweeper car. We want everyone to share in the pride, accomplishment and joy at the finish TOGETHER.

How Fast do you ride?

0 to 250 Watts of power output for 200 miles with an average of 180W (180W on flat ground with zero wind = 18mph)

What gear do I need to bring?

Bike(s) and all gear needed for your bike(s) including spare tires.
Blanket or towels (2) to protect bike in transit back to West Des Moines.
Water Bottles
Change of clothes
Personal hygiene products
Pillow, sleeping bag/bedding, inflatable mattres
Special nutrition other than items provided by BTC200

What nutrition should I prepare?

OK200 provides complete nutrition and hydration for the ride. Only bring extra nutrition for very specific dietary needs.

At each designated stop nutrition will be ready for you including Gu-Shots, Salt & Nut Rolls, Cliff Bars, Bonk Breaker Bars, Gu-Packs, Gatorade, and other various items.

Bring at least two water bottles that you can use to refill at the stops. We will have extra bottles in the trailer full of water and gatorade that you’ll have access to.

One of the most important facets to the ride, (besides training), is nutrition. You should plan to consume between 30-60 grams of carbohydrates per hour (or 120 to 240 calories). As the duration of the ride increases you need to increase these amounts to 45 – 90 grams of carbs or 180 – 360 calories per hour. Your caloric intake should be through a combination of liquid calories and solid calories. There will be a stop for lunch at the 100 mile mark.

What are the after ride activities?

The ride will finish at Arnold’s park, 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331. We’ll have the opportunity to relax, eat some food, and just recount the day’s events.

Saturday morning breakfast will be at First Presbyterian Church Spirit Lake, 3501 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 – 9am – 10:30am.

To catch a ride on the bus, show up 10AM, First Presbyterian Church Spirit Lake. The bus will leave at 10:30AM sharp.

What are the accommodations after the ride?

BTC200 provides a charter bus to return on Saturday.
BTC200 does not provide overnight accommodations, however we are willing to help coordinate any known options.
Upon arriving at our finish there will be food and beverages.
BTC200 does not encourage the finishers to ride back, in a car or a bike, the day of the event.

What happens if there is bad weather?

If wind speed is sustained at 20 mph or more, and is a head or head-cross, then we will:

Evaluate wind
1. How long it will be in that direction? If it is a sustained wind for more than half the day or lasting until 12 pm noon,
2. Then Plan B is voted upon by the board.

Heat

If the heat index for the day of the ride is greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit,
Then Plan B is voted upon by the board.

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

If there is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for any portion of the course,
Then Plan B is voted upon by the board.

Plan B – Decided upon by the board based on available information.

Evaluate forecasted wind and heat for the day of the ride not less than 12hrs before scheduled departure.

Adjust departure time not more than (1) hours +/- from scheduled day of departure.
Consider flipping direction of ride and delay departure time by 24hrs.
1. Travel to Okoboji on the scheduled day of departure, sleep at scheduled location, then ride Saturday to Des Moines.

Evaluate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings along course 1hr before scheduled departure.

Adjust departure time not more than (1) hours +/- from scheduled day of departure.

Adjust course to potentially avoid severe weather.
Consider flipping direction of ride and delay departure time by 24hrs.
1. Travel to Okoboji on the scheduled day of departure, sleep at scheduled location, then ride Saturday to Des Moines.

Break The Cycle 200

What is Break The Cycle 200?

Event Route

Starting Line

200 Miles with Breaks

Finish Line - Lake Okoboji

Route Stops

Run Relay

Event Schedule

Thursday June 25, 2020

5:00am Friday June 26, 2020

5:00am Starting Line

Midday - Lunch Time

6:00pm-ish Finish Line

Frequently Asked Questions

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