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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]