Bike Iowa City

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/

08/25/2026

Farm Cycle 4 Youth is back on September 20! 🌾🚲

Join in on this one-of-a-kind cycling adventure through Johnson County, Iowa featuring local farms, beautiful scenery, farm-to-table food, and craft beverages.

Choose from 18, 28, or 41-mile routes, with stops at Walker Homestead, Mark & Val’s, Lucky Star Farm, and Belgum Grove.

Best of all, your ride supports the vital youth programs of the Iowa City Bike Library and United Action for Youth. 💚

Come ride, eat, explore, and support Johnson County youth!

👉 https://bikeiowacity.com/event/farm-cycle-4-youth/

08/20/2026

It's almost time to get SCRAMBLED again!

Join ICORR this Sunday, August 23rd for the return of the Sugar Bottom Scramble — and this year the USA Cycling Iowa State Mountain Bike Championships!

Official USA Cycling medals up for grabs for the top 3 women and men in:
Juniors: 10 & under | 11-12 | 13-14 | 15-18
Cat 1 Expert | Cat 2 Sport | Cat 3 Novice: 35 & under | 36-49 | 50+

🗓️ Sunday, August 23
📍 Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trails
🎟️ https://www.bikereg.com/sugar-bottom-scramble

📸 Joseph Cress / Think Iowa City

08/19/2026

Welcome back, Hawkeyes! 🖤💛

Whether you're brand new to Iowa City or coming back for another year, one of the best ways to get to know this place is on two wheels. From paved paths along the Iowa River to gravel roads winding through the countryside and singletrack tucked right in town, there's an adventure for every kind of rider — road, gravel, mountain, or just cruising to class.

Not sure where to start? That's what we're here for. Head to bikeiowacity.com for route maps, trail guides, and a full calendar of group rides where you can meet fellow riders and explore like a local.

📸 Joseph Cress / Think Iowa City

08/19/2026

It's time to get scrambled! Sugar Bottom Scramble – this Sunday!

It looks like we have made it through most of the monsoon season, the upcoming weekend looks delightful for the Sugar Bottom Scramble. Don't miss out on the last area mountain bike race of the season, sign up at bikereg!
https://www.bikereg.com/sugar-bottom-scramble

07/25/2026

Only 3 weeks until core4!

On August 15, core4 returns to Wilson's Orchard & Farm - Iowa City for a one-of-a-kind adventure featuring gravel, pavement, B-roads, and singletrack—because around here, no surface goes untouched.

Ride your own adventure with 20, 40, 70, or 120-mile ride options, plus Friday night's Orchard Run and a full weekend of community, camping, food, music, and fun.

Whether you're chasing a podium, tackling your first gravel event, or just looking for an unforgettable weekend, core4 is for you.

👉 https://bikeiowacity.com/event/core4/

07/16/2026

Ever wanted to try mountain biking but weren't sure where to start? We have a ride for you! Join the Iowa City Bike Library on July 29 for a Beginner-Friendly, No-Drop Mountain Bike Ride.

The group will start at the Bike Library with riding tips and skills practice before heading to the Terry Trueblood trails. No one gets left behind, and experienced riders will be there to help along the way.

📍 Bike Library (1222 S. Gilbert Ct.)
🕟 4:30 p.m. – Tips & practice
🚵 5:00 p.m. – Ride to Terry Trueblood
🍻 Post-ride – Hang out at Big Grove

Don't have a mountain bike? The Bike Library has bikes available to borrow!

Learn more: https://bikeiowacity.com/event/beginner-friendly-no-drop-mountain-bike-ride/

07/09/2026

Courage Ride is officially less than ONE month away! 💙💛

Whether you're tackling 18.5 miles or taking on the full century, every mile you ride helps fuel sarcoma cancer research at the University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

More than just a bike ride, Courage Ride is a day of community, live music, great food, and giving back—all in honor of Seth Bailey and everyone impacted by sarcoma.

Can't join the ride in Iowa City? You can still make a difference by signing up for the virtual ride or making a donation.

Learn more + purchase your ticket: https://bikeiowacity.com/event/courage-ride/