ICORR - IOWA COALITION OF OFF-ROAD RIDERS

Monday Night Gravel
2024-07-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-07-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-07-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | World of Bikes, 723 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
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.

Rent a Bench
2024-07-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Iowa City Bike Library, 1222 S Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
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.

BIC’s Saturday Ride
2024-07-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-13 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-06 10:00 - 13:00 | IA
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.

Gatos En Ronda
2024-07-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Iowa City Bike Library, 1222 S Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
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 and after the ride for quick fixes and hangs. Come as early as 5PM to pump your tires, lube the chain, check the shifting, etc. Beginner friendly, trails and secret passages, and ice cream stops.

South District Leisure Ride honoring Bob Oppliger
2024-07-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Broadway Neighborhood Center, 2105 Broadway St, Iowa City, 52240, United States
All ages and skill levels are welcome on our 3rd Thursday of the month, 5th Annual South Side Leisure Bike Rides May through September 6pm-7:30pm. Join on May 16th for a special Bike Month South District Ride honoring the life of Bob Oppliger.

We’ll start each ride at the Broadway Neighborhood Center and explore the beautiful south side of town and maybe even beyond!
Plus, thanks to our partners, all riders will also get a free home-made, all natural popsicle from our south side ice cream shop inside Acapulco Mexican Bakery while supplies last. All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by a guardian.

This bike ride series started 5 years ago with long time bicycle advocate, South District resident and community builder, Bob Oppliger–he was passionate about so many things including empowering youth and families to feel confident riding their bicycles in the community where they live, work and play. Bob organized so many bike rides and educational bike rodeos for decades while also advocating for bicycling at the national level too! We celebrate Bob’s memory on these rides and as we come together as community to build relationships and to enjoy the beauty on this side of town.

We are also looking for Bike Leads and Sweep positions that help maintain a fun, safe ride for all. Please use link below to learn more and to sign up. This volunteering is a great way for high school youth to earn silver cord hours and for adults to give back and model being part of a team effort that uplifts an entire community WHILE having fun!

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP: https://shorturl.at/bC046

Big shout out to our partners: Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, South District Neighborhood Association, South of 6 Iowa City Business District, United Action for Youth, Bicyclists of Iowa City and Acapulco Mexican Bakery.

Drop In Ride
2024-07-18 17:45 - 20:30, 2024-07-11 17:45 - 20:30 | Riverfront Crossings Park, 1101 S Clinton St, Iowa City, 52240
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 ride emphasizes double pace line drafting, rotating pace line drafting, working together, maintaining steady speeds, and riding safely.
If you are new to the ride, try to show up 10 minutes early to ask questions and get tips. This is a drop ride, meaning that if you get dropped from the group, you should be prepared to find your own way back home. There’s no shame in getting dropped, we’ve all been there. In fact, one of the best ways to learn is to join the ride and hang on as long as you can. If you get too tired, simply drop off, enjoy the rest of the ride, and try again next time.
Road bike recommended for most mortals…or at least a bike with skinny tires. Lights are required (or at least highly recommended for the ride home). No aero bars. No e-bikes. Be prepared to fix a flat or call a friend for a ride home if you have mechanical issues. There’s no sweeper on this ride. If the weather is bad, it’s safe to assume no one will be riding.
Learn more about Group Ride Etiquette here.

Iowa City Pride Ride
2024-07-17 18:15 - 20:30, 2024-07-10 18:15 - 20:30 | Iowa City Bike Library, 1222 S Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Iowa City Pride Ride takes place every Wednesday. The group meets at 6:15pm at the Iowa City Bike Library and the ride begins at 6:30pm. Each ride is a casual pace for 6-12 miles on streets, sidewalks, and paths. It is a no-drop ride, which means nobody will be left behind. The goal is to be inclusive of all riding abilities and have fun as a community. All you need to do is bring a bike, helmet, and lights. The ride ends at the Iowa City Bike Library.

BIC’s Wednesday Night Social Ride
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | IA
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.

Scheels Bike Clinic
2024-07-16 18:30 - 19:30 | North Ridge Shelter, North Ridge Park, 2250 Holiday Rd, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Join Iowa City SCHEELS Expert as we cover 4 different bike clinics from April-July
Tuesday, April 30th:
Pre-Season Bike Check Clinic: Make sure your ride is road-worthy
Tuesday, May 21st:
Cockpit/bike setup and contact point clinic: Be comfortable and Confident on your bike
Tuesday, June 18th:
Flat Repair and Drivetrain Maintenance Clinic: Learn how to change an inner tube
Tuesday, July 16th:
Shifting/brake Adjustments and tubeless talk clinic: Learn how to make minor adjustments and how a tubeless setup works
All classes will be at North Ridge Park Shelter from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
You are welcome to sign up for one or all of the classes!
Everyone is welcome! If attendee is under 18 they will need to be accompanied by a parenet or guardian. Attendees are welcome to bring their bikes to this class. There will be additional time at the end for any questions you might have.
The class is free to attend but you must register prior.
If you have any questions, please call our store at (319)-625-9959 and ask for Jake Beltz or email us at eventsic@scheels.com

Women Trans Femme Night
2024-07-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Iowa City Bike Library, 1222 S Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
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 setting.
Every Tuesday from 6-8 we meet to work on bikes, talk about bikes, and simply hang out in a space that everyone who identifies as W/T/F Non-binary feel welcome and comfortable. The Bike Library is committed to building a culturally diverse volunteer base and strongly encourages POC, non-binary, W/T/F folks from the public to take advantage of the public programs we offer.

Tuesday Trails | Sugar Bottom Group Ride
2024-07-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Sugar Bottom Bike Trail, 2192 Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE, Solon, IA, 52333, United States
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.

2sday 2Wheelers Ride
2024-07-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | IA
April through October begin at 10 a.m. in a location that changes every month. Known as the “2sday 2wheelers,” we vary the ride start location to access a variety of trails/routes. Rides range from 25 to 40 miles at speeds from 12 to 15 mph. Faster riders may break away; anyone is welcome to keep pace, or remain with the larger group. We make regrouping stops and often stop mid-ride; the route and refreshment stop are announced at the beginning of the ride.

Check out BIC’s website for the ride details each week.

Gravel Curious with the Gravel Scouts and Big Grove
2024-07-15 18:30 - 21:00 | World of Bikes, 723 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Join the Gravel Scouts and Big Grove for the next Gravel Curious on July 15th.

Gravel Curious? This is your moment!

Join the Gravel Scouts and Big Grove for a very special Monday Night Gravel event.

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 a helmet + bring lights
Ride
End at Big Grove and get a FREE pint (shout out to Big Grove! )
Hang with some awesome people + try something new!

Route coming soon.

Cycling For Good
2024-07-13 08:15 - 11:00 | Life Church, 2205 2nd St, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Cycling for Good is excited to announce a family friendly 12mile looped fundraising bicycle ride hosted at Life Church in Coralville, Saturday, July 13th, 2024. Join us in support of Venture and Chains Interrupted in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation. Human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest growing criminal industries and targets the most vulnerable children and adults. So often nearly invisible and under-reported, let’s stand with organizations that are in a position to help…Let’s DO Something!

Night at the Oval
2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Hawkeye Downs Speedway, 4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
Four nights of bike racing at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids.
Self-seeded A & B groups alternate in short track-inspired bike races, including scratch races, miss-and-out, and points races.
Great fun and a great workout for beginners and experts alike.
Intro/orientation to pack racing available on request.

Ladies’ Night at the Oval
2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Hawkeye Downs Speedway, 4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404

Herky on Parade Bike Ride
2024-07-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Backpocket Brewing, 903 Quarry Rd, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Join Backpocket Brewing for a group bike ride to find Herky on Parade statues in Iowa City & Coralville on Sunday, July 7th! This 15 mile route is going to be led by Author of “Chase It” Jackie Astor. Tickets are $5 and include one free core beer from Backpocket Brewing & a spot on our group ride! Or you can buy tickets day-of for $7.

Here are the details:10:30am-10:45am – Meet at Backpocket Brewing for a group stretch & to fill up your water bottles. There is car parking on the East & West sides of Backpocket Brewing and around the IRL.11:00am – Our 15 mile group bike ride starts! Our route will include stopping past Handcrafted Herky, Wrestler Herky, Transformational Herky, Musical Imagination Herky, & MORE! The route will go throughout Coralville & Iowa City, but will start and end at Backpocket Brewing in Coralville.

After the ride, stay for your free drink at Backpocket and enjoy a relaxing post-run dinner and hang out session on our patio. Backpocket has bike parking on our patio! We can’t wait to see you! Make sure to mark that you are interested so you don’t miss out on any fun – we can’t wait!
