Held from May-October (sometimes earlier in the season, weather depending) Every Wednesday Gravel ride on mixed surfaces 22-30mile distance 90-110 min ride time 15-16mph average pace Meet at 6pm at Sugar Bottom Bikes End ride at Red’s Alehouse for a free pint! Check the Sugar Bottom Bikes Strava Group for the ride + route information […]
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 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 […]
40% of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get to get around. Why bike to work (or wherever!)? BIKING IS FUN: Biking brings people together, encourages discovery, and fosters community engagement BIKING IS HEALTHY: Bicycling can integrate physical activity into our daily routines […]
As part of Bike to Work Week during Bike Month in Johnson County, MERGE is offering FREE coworking to anyone who rides their bike to MERGE, CoWork@808, and the North Liberty CoLab during the week of May 15-19, 2023. On Wednesday we’ll be hosting a POTLUCK at MERGE! Bring your bike and some food to […]
Celebrating Bike Month 0% financing for 12 months Free delivery at time of purchase $100 accessories credit with bike purchase* Rentals 50% off
Looking for a delicious way to refuel after biking from work? Look no further than Twelve01 Kitchen and Tap! From May 15-21, as part of Bike to Work Week we’re offering specials on a fantastic selection of draft beers and mouth-watering appetizers. Come join us and indulge in some well-deserved bites + brews after your […]
40-ish mile drop ride at competitive 20-24 mph average speed. No registration required.
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 19-21 mph ave speed) with an average distance of about 35 miles. The ride emphasizes pace line drafting, working together, maintain […]
Come enjoy shaved ice, get your bike inspected, learn handling skills, use hand signals and have fun at this bicycle safety clinic. The Recreation Department will host this in partnership with the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and Sugar Bottom Bikes will be on-hand for simple tune-ups. Kona Ice will be on site, and the first 100 […]