Courage Ride is a charity bike ride that kicks off and finishes at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City. With five route options ranging from 18.5 to 105 miles, it’s designed for cyclists of all levels. Beyond the ride, participants can enjoy live music, great food, and a silent auction—making it a full […]
No-drop 20-30 mile gravel ride. No riders are left behind! The loop will vary weekly and end at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City.
TUESDAY morning rides (aka Tuesday 2-Wheelers or T2W) take place mid-April through October (weather permitting) and range in distance from 20 to 40+ miles. Club membership is not required, but it is encouraged. Start times and locations change with the calendar. Start time is when bikes are expected to depart. Plan on arriving 10 to 15 […]
This is a fun and friendly ride at the Sugar Bottom mountain bike trails. Open to all experience levels. The group meets at the main parking lot for the mountain bike trails – right by the beach and frisbee golf course. Please visit the official Tuesday Trails webpage each week to ensure the ride is […]
Non-binary, femme, trans* women Night at the Bike Library. We offer bicycle repair instruction for women-identified and gender-nonconforming individuals lead by mechanics who also fit that description. This is a free program though you can choose to donate $5/hr. We encourage women-identifying and gender-nonconforming folks to learn bicycle maintenance and repair firsthand in a shop […]
Four nights of bike racing at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids. Self-seeded A & B races alternate in multiple short track-inspired races. Great practice and a great workout for beginners and expert racers alike. Hosted by CRANDIC Racing Club. Presented by Goldfinch Cyclery, Geoff’s Bike & Ski, Iowa City Bike Library, and Sugar Bottom […]
Every Wednesday (April 16 – October 1) meet at SBB for Wednesday Night Gravel. Meet at 5:50pm. Roll out at 6:05pm. There will be three groups: A, B, and C. Groups leave SBB @ ~2min intervals. Ride ends at Field Day Brewing (optional). Read an overview of the three groups below. Visit Sugar Bottom Bike’s […]
Every Wednesday evening the Bicyclists of Iowa City go on a ride in the Iowa City Area. Check out their event calendar for the details about each weekly ride, as the meeting location and route change each week.
The Drop In bike ride is an informal, ride at your own risk road ride that departs on Thursday evenings from Riverfront Crossing Park in Iowa City at 5:45pm. The ride is fast paced (typically 19-22 mph ave speed) with an average distance of about 35-40 miles. A strong base level of fitness is recommended. The […]
Meet at the Bike Library at 1222 South Gilbert Court at 6PM for a 10 – 15 mile no-drop (meaning we won’t leave anyone behind) community ride. Each week a new person leads and you can follow @bikelibrarian on Instagram for Thursday updates on the route each week. The Bike Library is open one-hour before […]
