Join us for a Lunch and Learn session on the basics of bike commuting. Three passionate bike commuters: Angie Smith, Jenna McCoy, and Ryan Dusil are all connected through volunteer work at the Iowa City Bike Library. They will tell us about what the Iowa City Bike Library is, tips, and tricks about bike commuting […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Every Wednesday (April 16 – October 1) meet at SBB for Wednesday Night Gravel. Meet at 5:45pm. Roll out at 6:00pm. There will be three groups: A, B, and C. Groups leave SBB @ ~3min intervals. Ride ends at Field Day Brewing (optional). Read an overview of the three groups below. Visit Sugar Bottom Bike’s […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strap on your helmet and lace up your shoes. National Bike & Roll to School Day is May 7, 2025, and registration is now open. Bike & Roll to School Day invites participants to celebrate the joy of active commuting while building a sense of community and school spirit. Whether addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips […]
Every Wednesday (April 16 – October 1) meet at SBB for Wednesday Night Gravel. Meet at 5:45pm. Roll out at 6:00pm. There will be three groups: A, B, and C. Groups leave SBB @ ~3min intervals. Ride ends at Field Day Brewing (optional). Read an overview of the three groups below. Visit Sugar Bottom Bike’s […]
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.
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 […]
Kalona Horseshoe is back for 2025! Save the date: May 10, 2025. Ever wondered what it’s like to race your bike past a horse-drawn buggy? Find out in Kalona, where the gravel is windy and rolly, the scenery is captivating and quiet, and the post-race pie is mandatory. (Seriously, don’t skip the pie.) We’ll be […]
Want to work on your own bike, but need tools and space to do it? Rent-a-bench is $5/hr for the public and free for active volunteers. Bike Library Volunteers will only perform repairs on Checkout bikes not rent-a-bench participants. However, depending on volunteers staffed, we can answer questions.
Every Saturday 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.
Join Big Grove Brewery and Bike Iowa City on Monday, May 12th for a Bike to Work (or wherever!) breakfast. Stop on by Big Grove for a free breakfast with your fellow bike commuters. Big Grove will be serving up breakfast burritos. There will be a sausage or veggie option. They will also be giving […]
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.
Join the Johnson County for a Bike to Work Breakfast, open to all commuters embracing pedal power that day. 7-9 a.m. Tuesday, May 13 Johnson County Administration Building | 913 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
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 […]
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 […]
At Chauncey Swan Park, join the Climate Action and Outreach Division for a Bike to Work Breakfast, open to all commuters embracing pedal power that day. Bring your reusable mug for coffee and orange juice, and enjoy a variety of breakfast burritos, including vegan-friendly fare. 7-9 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 405 E Washington St
Every Wednesday (April 16 – October 1) meet at SBB for Wednesday Night Gravel. Meet at 5:45pm. Roll out at 6:00pm. There will be three groups: A, B, and C. Groups leave SBB @ ~3min intervals. Ride ends at Field Day Brewing (optional). Read an overview of the three groups below. Visit Sugar Bottom Bike’s […]
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 […]
Join Neumann Monson and Bike Iowa City on Thursday, May 15th from 7:00-9:00am for a Bike to Work (or wherever!) breakfast. Stop on by the ped-mall side of the Linn & College Street intersection for a free breakfast with your fellow bike commuters. Share your Bike to Work (or wherever!) adventures with us on social […]
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 […]
This Marathon-Only event allows Marathon Riders to experience everything that Sugar Bottom has to offer – 12 miles of classic Iowa singletrack, 1400’ elevation gain – three times. S3: Sugar, Cubed. Registration coming soon.
Want to work on your own bike, but need tools and space to do it? Rent-a-bench is $5/hr for the public and free for active volunteers. Bike Library Volunteers will only perform repairs on Checkout bikes not rent-a-bench participants. However, depending on volunteers staffed, we can answer questions.
Every Saturday 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.
Pedal Power is the perfect opportunity to practice bike safety and skills with the Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department. This event will feature bike skills courses, bike decoration stations, group rides, live music, and more! This is a FREE event.
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.
Gravel Curious? This is your moment! Join the Gravel Scouts and Big Grove for a very special Monday Night Gravel event to celebrate Bike Month 2025! The Gravel Curious ride will be a shorter, no drop ride. So bring your friends, your neighbor, kid, family, co-worker, or just you! Leave World of Bikes at 6:30pm sharp. Wear […]
Join the University of Iowa and help celebrate Bike Month! FREE breakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided. The University of Iowa is encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every Wednesday (April 16 – October 1) meet at SBB for Wednesday Night Gravel. Meet at 5:45pm. Roll out at 6:00pm. There will be three groups: A, B, and C. Groups leave SBB @ ~3min intervals. Ride ends at Field Day Brewing (optional). Read an overview of the three groups below. Visit Sugar Bottom Bike’s […]
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.
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 […]
The Ride will be ride from Iowa City (Coralville Creekside park) to Waterloo, mostly via Cedar Valley Nature trail. The trail is now fully paved, and the ride will be 95% trails, and mostly vary flat. The only hills are between North Liberty and Solon, in a 4 mile stretch. We will arrange for lunch […]
Want to work on your own bike, but need tools and space to do it? Rent-a-bench is $5/hr for the public and free for active volunteers. Bike Library Volunteers will only perform repairs on Checkout bikes not rent-a-bench participants. However, depending on volunteers staffed, we can answer questions.
Every Saturday 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every Wednesday (April 16 – October 1) meet at SBB for Wednesday Night Gravel. Meet at 5:45pm. Roll out at 6:00pm. There will be three groups: A, B, and C. Groups leave SBB @ ~3min intervals. Ride ends at Field Day Brewing (optional). Read an overview of the three groups below. Visit Sugar Bottom Bike’s […]
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 […]
Our own cajun and bike tech, Julien Champagne, will be fixing some authentic Louisiana cuisine for all of us to enjoy. Food and beverages are on us, but we will be collecting donations for a couple of our favorite cycling non-profits, ICORR and the Bike Library. Come early to ensure you get to a taste!
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 […]
Saturday, May 31 to Sunday June 1, 2025: Women/Trans/Femme Overnight Bikepacking Trip to Kent Park in partnership with Kristen Morrow at Johnson County Conservation. Registration limited to 30 people. Registration will open May 1, 2025 Biking, kayaking, hiking, campfire, & community! ~20-22 miles with some gravel each way. Much of the route will be along […]
Want to work on your own bike, but need tools and space to do it? Rent-a-bench is $5/hr for the public and free for active volunteers. Bike Library Volunteers will only perform repairs on Checkout bikes not rent-a-bench participants. However, depending on volunteers staffed, we can answer questions.
This self-guided bike challenge is an easy, flat ride that is open to persons of all ages. A JCC Naturalist will be present to help get you started and then you, friends, and family can bop on down the trail to complete fun nature-based activities. Nature interpretation and challenge activity stations will be set up […]
Every Saturday 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.