HomeMy WebLinkAboutA009 - Motion approving request from Iowa Multisport for the Ames Triathlon to close three CyRide Brown Route Stops on Bloomington Road from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026ITEM #:14
DATE:04-14-26
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM IOWA MULTISPORT FOR THE AMES TRIATHLON ON
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Iowa Multisport (IM) has requested to use Ada Hayden Heritage Park (AHHP) to host its Ames
Triathlon on June 28, 2026. The event consists of a 500-meter swim in the north lake, a 12-
mile bike ride that starts in the park and travels through north Ames, northwestern portions of
Story County and finishes in the park, and a 5-kilometer run that uses the hard surface path in
the park. Over 350 individuals participated in the 2025 Ames Triathlon that was held last June.
In order to facilitate the biking portion of the event, IM has requested the temporary
closure of three CyRide Brown Route stops on Bloomington Road from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
on June 28, 2026. CyRide staff is aware of and supportive of this request. Additionally,
this request will only affect one trip on the route schedule.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the request for the closure of three CyRide Brown Route stops on Bloomington
Road from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on June 28, 2026.
2. Deny the request.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Iowa Multisport has done an excellent job in organizing and implementing a plan to
ensure a safe and high-quality event that showcases Ames and Ada Hayden Heritage
Park. The closure of the requested bus stops will only affect one trip for the CyRide
Brown Route and CyRide staff is agreeable to this alteration to the schedule. Therefore,
it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative No. 1.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ames Triathlon Application.pdf
Ames Triathlon - Bike Course Map.pdf
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BIKE COURSE MAP
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