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 […]
Meet at the Bike Library at 1222 South Gilbert Court at 6PM for a 10 – 20 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 […]
Join Sugar Bottom Bikes for a Saturday Morning Gravel Drop Ride! Route TBD, based on wind and conditions. Check the SBB Strava page for route details each week. This ride isn’t always a regular occurrence, so check Strava to make sure the ride is happening on a given week. These rides are a bit longer […]
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.
Gear up, adrenaline junkies! The Sugar Bottom Scramble, a mountain biking throwdown like no other, is roaring into action on September 10th, 2023. Think you've got what it takes to conquer the wild terrain of Sugar Bottom? This event's got the same guts and grit as our legendary Sugar Cubed Marathon. Our Trail Crew's been […]
Join us for a fun day of racing on our local mountain bike trails. There are races for everyone from beginner to experts, even juniors and a special kids (under 8) race. Register here.
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.
April through October begin at 9 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 […]
Come get ready for cyclocross! Half mile practice course with barriers. Drills/instruction available on request. Small, informal, inviting practice, perfect for beginners.