ICORR - IOWA COALITION OF OFF-ROAD RIDERS

2sday 2Wheelers Ride
2024-05-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Women Trans Femme Night
2024-05-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-11 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
2024-05-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-11 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.

Wednesday Gravel with Sugar Bottom Bikes
2024-05-29 17:45 - 21:00, 2024-06-05 17:45 - 21:00 | Sugar Bottom Bikes, 325 Dubuque St., North Liberty, IA, 52317, United States
Every Wednesday (April 10 – October 30th) 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 website for full details for each group and to sign up to lead or sweep. Ride Leaders and Sweepers also earn $10 store credit per ride!
C Group (Beginner/Casual)

No Drop Ride w/ sweeper. Beginner and youth friendly.
Ride distance ~16 miles (uses parts of A/B route but shorter loop)
Pace 10mph average. Conversational pace.

B Group (Intermediate/Tempo)

Drop Ride w/ sweeper if available
Ride distance 27-33 miles (same route as A Group)
Pace 15mph average +/-.5mph

A Group (Advanced/Threshold)

Drop Ride no sweeper
Ride distance 27-33 miles
Pace 17.5mph average +/- 1mph

Bike-In dinner celebrating Bike Month and 50 years of WoB!
2024-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 | World of Bikes, 723 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Come help World of Bikes celebrate 50 years! We felt it fitting to combine the end of Bike Month with a celebration of 50 years of WoB in the Iowa City community. Our friends at Pop’s BBQ will be catering the menu and we’ll have plenty of icy cold beverages on hand.
Join us from 6-7:30 out on the front lawn!! Make sure you ride here, all cars will be booted and sold at auction for pennies on the dollar! 🙂

BIC’s Wednesday Night Social Ride
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Iowa City Pride Ride
2024-05-29 18:15 - 20:30, 2024-06-05 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.

Drop In Ride
2024-05-30 17:45 - 20:30, 2024-06-06 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.

Gatos En Ronda
2024-05-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-07 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.

Iowa Scholastic Mountain Bike Series #2 at Sugar Bottom
2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Sugar Bottom Bike Trail, 2192 Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE, Solon, IA, 52333, United States
More details for 2024 to come!

Here are 2023 details to give you an idea of what you might expect in 2024:

$10 Day-Of Registration only
Open to 6th-12th grades

School Team participation is encouraged but not required.
Riders encouraged to wear attire that is neutral or school affiliated (not sponsored cycling team)

State Championship Individual and Team: Determined by most accumulated points through series and awarded at the Final Race***
Race Duration:

Varsity: 10-15 miles
JV: 8-10 miles
Middle School: 4-8 miles
TIme Trial 1.25 mile laps

Tips

Registration will open at 8:00am.
Pre-Ride will be open by 9:00am.
Pre-Race meeting at 9:45, Varsity Staging at 9:50
Boys and Girls of same category will be on course at the same time, with a 1 minute wave start

BIC’s Saturday Ride
2024-06-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 13:00
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.

Rent a Bench
2024-06-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-08 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.

Monday Night Gravel
2024-06-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-10 18:30 - 20:30 | 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.

CRANDIC Time Trial Series
2024-06-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Big Grove Solon, 101 W. Main St., Solon, IA, 52333, United States
Challenging 10-mile individual time trial along beautiful Sutliff Road in Solon. Ride fast and fun on one of the most bike-friendly roads in the area. A perfect “test” for beginners and experts alike. Come race your bike!
Presented by Steindler Orthopedics. Hosted by Big Grove Solon.
Registration: Pre register only (’til 10 pm the night before) at BikeReg.com.
Time: Numbers pick up 5-6 pm at Big Grove Solon. First racer off at 6:30.
Pricing: $15/night or $45 for all four. Juniors race free. Register here.
USA Cycling license required (1-day licenses available online).
Series prizes for each category three deep based on all four nights of racing.

Night at the Oval
2024-06-11 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.

Grand Opening Ice House Single Track Trail (Iowa City)
2024-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Terrell Mill Park, 1117 North Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Join the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department on Wednesday, June 12, at 5:30 for the grand opening of the Ice House Single-Track Trail–Iowa City’s first single-track trail.
Terrell Mill Park at 1117 North Dubuque Street
Featuring 1.39 miles of beginner bottomland routes along the Iowa River and 0.42 miles of intermediate level skills sections, trails utilize the Englert Ice House foundation and natural and human-made features found on the site within Terrell Mill Park.
Total of all segments is 1.81 miles (main loop is 1.14 miles).
