Bike Iowa City

11/01/2026

November is here, Bike Iowa City! The riding season isn't over yet! November brings opportunities to ride, give back, and enjoy the trails. Here's what's happening this month in :

🥫 Nov. 15 – Cranksgiving
Pedal with a purpose! This two-wheeled food drive combines a scavenger hunt and community fun to collect much-needed food and household items for the Johnson County Food Access Network. Free to register; bring money to shop! Join us at Big Grove Iowa City from 10am–4:30pm.

🚵🏻‍♂️Tuesdays in November – Tuesday Trails
Keep riding at Sugar Bottom! Join this fun, friendly mountain bike group ride, open to all experience levels. Meet at the Sugar Bottom Road entrance and parking.

As always, check the Bike Iowa City events calendar for more details 👉https://bikeiowacity.com/event-calendar/

10/26/2026

Double, double, toil and trouble! Join the Iowa City Bike Library tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, from 5–9 p.m. for a bewitching evening of bikes, community, and Halloween magic.

🎃 5–6:00 p.m. — Carve jack-o’-lanterns at the Bike Library
🚲 6:00–8 p.m. — Embark on a 10-mile group ride with stops along the way
🔮 8–9 p.m. — Return for a potluck, community, and tarot readings

Dress in your most spellbinding (and cycling-safe!) attire, and bring your helmet, lights, water bottle, and a dish to share.

10/23/2026

Designing the Burlington Street Bridge is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Let’s ensure bicycle access and safety remain priorities in the plan! Join one of three drop-in feedback sessions next week:

📅 Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m. (drop in anytime!)
📍 Maxwell Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory 100 C. (300 S. Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242)

Be part of the process of Building Better Connection by giving us your feedback on the upcoming Burlington Street Bridge project during a workshop series.

We’re hosting a three-part design workshop series to gather input on the bridge,
pedestrian and transit accommodations, streetscaping, and the river walk. Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 through Oct. 29, 2026, at the Hydraulics Laboratory, 100 C, Iowa City, 52242. Learn more at our website: www.icgov.org/burlington.

10/12/2026

Do you have what it takes to complete the Woodpecker 100, presented by World of Bikes?

The Challenge:
• Ride 100 miles in one week → earn the coveted Woodpecker 100 coffee mug
• Ride 100 miles in one month → snag the flashy Woodpecker 100 sticker
• Woodpecker Trails only! No connecter trails or Creekside trails can be included in your mileage.

More details about the challenge 👉https://bikeiowacity.com/event/woodpecker-100-challenge-2-2/

Already completed the challenge? Let’s see your photos!

10/01/2026

October is here, Bike Iowa City!

Cooler temps, gorgeous fall foilage, and plenty of reasons to get out and ride. Here’s what’s happening this month in :

💯 Oct. 1-31 – Woodpecker 100 Challenge powered by World of Bikes
Ride 100 miles on Coralville’s lovely Woodpecker Mountain Bike Trail this October, win a prize!

🚴 Oct. 3 – Cycling with Gabe
Join Veterans, friends, and supporters for a welcoming community ride focused on connection, wellness, and fun.

⛰️ Oct. 10 – Mountain Bike Clinics with Roots Mountain Biking
Build your skills and confidence on the trails with mountain bike clinics from Roots Mountain Biking.

🎨 Oct. 15 – Arts + Ice Cream Bike Ride
Cruise the Iowa River Trail while enjoying local art and, of course, a sweet treat along the way.

As always, check the Bike Iowa City events calendar for full details: https://bikeiowacity.com/event-calendar/

09/17/2026

Bikes, art, and ice cream – what more do you need?

Cruise the Iowa River Trail from Iowa City to North Liberty and back on an easy-paced ~14-mile ride. Along the way, visit local artist Deanne Wortman’s whimsical home studio, then stop at Heyn’s Ice Cream for a sweet treat before heading back.

Bring your bike, helmet, and a little cash for ice cream or art.

🗓️ Thursday, October 15 | noon
📍 Waterworks Prairie Park

More info + registration: https://bikeiowacity.com/event/arts-ice-cream-bike-ride-iowa-river-trail/

09/11/2026

Gravel curious? Join The Gravel Scouts and Big Grove Brewery this Monday, September 14 for the final Gravel Curious of 2026!

🚲 Shorter, no-drop ride with a mix of gravel and pavement
⏰ Leave World of Bikes at 6:30pm
🍻 End at Big Grove and get a FREE pint
💡 Wear a helmet and bring lights

09/01/2026

September is here, Bike Iowa City! 🍂🚴

Fall riding season is rolling in, and there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the changing seasons. Here’s what’s happening this month in :

Sept. 6–7 – Millstream Gravel Cup
A weekend of gravel racing and adventure in the beautiful Amana Colonies!

Sept. 12–13 – Bike Library WTF Bikepacking Overnight
Join the Bike Library for an overnight bikepacking adventure to Two Horse Farm.

Sept. 12 – Cycling with Gabe
A welcoming community ride for Veterans, their friends, and supporters to ride, connect, and build community.

Sept. 14 – Gravel Curious
Curious about gravel riding? Come discover the fun on this welcoming group ride!

Sept. 20 – Farm Cycle 4 Youth
Ride, celebrate, and support local youth through this incredible community cycling event.

Mark your calendars and enjoy the cooler riding weather! As always, check the Bike Iowa City events calendar for more details about these and other upcoming rides and events 👉 https://bikeiowacity.com/event-calendar/

08/27/2026

Gravel, grit, and glory – the inaugural Millstream Gravel Cup rolls into Amana Sept. 6–7, bringing two days of championship gravel racing to the rolling roads of eastern Iowa.

👉 https://bikeiowacity.com/event/millstream-gravel-cup/

Iowa City Cycling Club & Millstream Brewing Co. are excited to present the inaugural Millstream Gravel Cup 🚴 This 2-day gravel bike time trial & race runs September 6th & 7th at the Millstream Brewing Co. in Amana, IA 🍺 $6000 in prizes will be awarded to top competitors 💵

Register to ride at: https://iowacitycyclingclub.com/