Weekday Rides
2013 Tuesday Morning Rides - with a variety of Ride Leaders |
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| Dates:Tuesdays Time: 9:00 am Mileage: 30-45 miles Class: Intermediate Starting locations for 2013: April – City Park May – North Liberty Recreation Center June – Napoleon Park July – Weber School August – N. Dodge HyVee September – Scott Park October – Iowa City Waterworks Park |
Every
Tuesday morning, the group will gather at the designated point and begin
the ride at 9 am, weather permitting. Rides vary in length from 30-45
miles, at an average speed of 12-14 mph. Several different people will serve as ride leaders. To add your name to the email list so you can be informed of routes, cancellations, changes, etc. send your email address to Heffron_M@yahoo.com |
2013 Wednesday Night Rides Schedule
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| April 3 6:00 PM Weber School 3850 Rohret Rd SW Frytown Loop |
24 miles MAP |
Weber School-Frytown Loop: Meet at Weber School on Rohret Road. This ride will take you on a gravel road for 1 mile. We will ride south to Sharon Center and go west to Frytown, then north to Windham. To finish the ride we will loop back to Weber School and riders’ choice for dinner following the ride. |
| April 10 6:00 PM IHOP Restaurant 2435 James Street Coralville |
24 miles MAP |
IHOP-Tiffin-North Liberty Loop: Meet at IHOP restaurant and park in the gravel lot where the Hawkeye football train loads. Ride south on Camp Cardinal Blvd, west on IWV, north on Ivy Ave to Tiffin and North Liberty. Return on the trail to Oakdale Blvd, Lynncrest, Holiday Road and back to Coral Ridge Mall. |
| April 17 6:00 PM West High Loop 2901 Melrose Ave Iowa City |
22 miles MAP |
West High Loop: Meet at West High School in the west parking lot. We will do a loop out IWV road, drop south on Cosgrove Road and return on Rohret Road. We will get back to West High School using a small portion of bike trail through the residential area behind West High. Rider’s choice for dinner following the ride. |
| April 24 6:00 PM Carl & Ernie’s 161 Hwy 1 W. Iowa City |
27 miles MAP |
Carl & Ernie's Ride: Meet at Carl and Ernie’s (next to Fin and Feather at the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 6). Ride south on Riverside to McCollister Blvd, Sand Road and continue south to Hwy 22. Return on Oakcrest Hill Road to S. Riverside Dr. and back to Carl and Ernie’s for dinner. |
| May 1 6:00 PM Waterworks Park Iowa City |
21 miles MAP |
Waterworks Park-Sugarbottom Loop: Meet at Waterworks Park just north of I-80 on Dubuque St. to start the ride. Take Linder Road, Prairie Du Chien, Newport, and Sugar Bottom to North Liberty and back to Waterworks Park. Dinner at rider’s choice of restaurants after the ride. |
| May 8 6:00 PM Hills Elementary 301 W, Main St Hills |
20 miles MAP |
Lone Tree Loop: Meet at Hills School, just east of the 4 way stop. We will ride east out of Hills toward Lone Tree. This ride promises to be very pleasurable with relatively no hills and great road surface. Dinner at Hwy 218 Bar and Grill in Hills. |
| May 15 5:30 PM Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp Iowa City |
6 or 20 miles MAP |
Mayor’s Ride - Bike To Work Week WEAR YOUR BIC JERSEYS & SHORTS! The Mayor’s Ride is a group ride that begins at the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp in Iowa City and ends at the New Pioneer Co-op in Coralville with music and a free meal with the purpose of promoting bicycling and bicycling awareness. We ride as one large group through downtown Iowa City, past the dog park, and into Coralville to New Pi Co-op. Optional ride for more miles – let’s ride on up the trails to North Liberty and back down Dubuque St. to Iowa City. |
| May 22 6:00 PM Herky Drive Just West of I-80 on Penn St/F-28 North Liberty |
26 miles MAP |
Oxford Loop: Meet at Herky St. and Stoner Ct. (first left west of the I-380 overpass, west of North Liberty on Penn Street/F28). We will do the Oxford-Tiffin loop, stopping at Old Roy’s on south Augusta St in Oxford. We will return to Herky St. and riders’ choice for dinner following the ride. |
| May 29 6:00 PM Weber School 3850 Rohret Rd SW |
23 miles MAP |
Weber School-Frytown Loop: Meet at Weber School on Rohret Road. This ride will take you on a gravel road for 1 mile. We will ride south to Sharon Center and go west to Frytown, then north to Windham. To finish the ride we will loop back to Weber School and riders’ choice for dinner following the ride. |
| June 5 6:00 PM Scott Park Iowa City |
24 miles MAP |
Scott Park-West Branch Downey Loop: Meet at Scott Park. Ride Herbert Hoover Highway to West Branch. Then south on Downey Road to Hwy 6. Ride the wide shoulder to American Legion Road and back to Scott Park. Dinner after the ride at 2 Dog’s Pub on 1st Avenue in Iowa City.. |
| June 12 6:00 PM Solon HS 600 West Fifth St. Solon |
26 miles MAP |
Solon-Sutliff Loop: Meet at the Solon High School parking lot. The ride will go out old Sutliff Rd. and then west on 140th. We will return to Solon on Ely Road. A stop at the historic Sutliff Bridge will add 7 miles. Rider’s choice for dinner following the ride. |
| June 19 6:00 PM Flannigan’s 501 1st Ave Coralville (Next to Iowa River Power Co,) |
25 miles MAP |
Flannigans-Sugarbottom Loop: Meet at the parking lot on the far north end of Flannigan’s in Coralville. Riders will cross the river and use the trail system through Waterworks Park. Ride out Linder and Prairie du Chien Roads and cross the dam. Take the trail up Dubuque Street to North Liberty and then ride back via 12th Avenue and Oakdale Road through Coralville. Dinner after the ride at Flannigans. |
| June 26 6:00 PM North Dodge Hy Vee, Iowa City |
29 miles | North Dodge-West Branch-Morse Loop: Meet at North Dodge Hy Vee and ride Scott Blvd to Lower West Branch Rd to West Branch, and Morse Road. Return to Iowa City for a short ride on the nice wide shoulder of Hwy 1. Dinner after the ride at Bob’s Your Uncle. |
| July 3 6:00 PM West High Loop 2901 Melrose Ave Iowa City |
22 miles MAP |
West High Loop: Meet at West High School in the west parking lot. We will do a loop out IWV road, drop south on Cosgrove Road and return on Rohret Road. We will get back to West High School using a small portion of bike trail through the residential area behind West High. Rider’s choice for dinner following the ride. |
| July 10 6:00 PM Hills Elementary School |
28 miles MAP |
Hills – West Amish Country Loop: Meet at Hills School, just east of the 4 way stop. We will ride west through the lovely Amish countryside through Sharon Center and Frytown, and then loop back to Hills. Dinner at Hwy 218 Bar and Grill in Hills. |
| July 17 6:00 PM Carl & Ernie’s 161 Hwy 1 W. Iowa City |
27 miles MAP |
Carl & Ernie's Ride: Meet at Carl and Ernie’s (next to Fin and Feather at the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 6). Ride south on Riverside to McCollister Blvd, Sand Road and continue south to Hwy 22. Return on Oakcrest Hill Road to S. Riverside Dr. and back to Carl and Ernie’s for dinner. |
| July 24 6:00 PM IHOP Restaurant 2435 James Street Coralville |
24 miles MAP |
IHOP-Tiffin-North Liberty Loop: Meet at IHOP restaurant and park in the gravel lot where the Hawkeye football train loads. Ride south on Camp Cardinal Blvd, west on IWV, north on Ivy Ave to Tiffin and North Liberty. Return on the trail to Oakdale Blvd, Lynncrest, Holiday Road and back to Coral Ridge Mall. |
| July 31 6:00 PM West Branch City Park |
27 miles MAP |
West Branch Cedar Valley Loop: Enjoy the scenic West Branch Loop and Cedar River Valley. We will meet at the West Branch Park Square, at the south end of the parking lot. Our ride will take us north out of town, east across the Cedar River, south on X40, and back west through Springdale. After the ride we will meet at Bob’s Your Uncle on North Dodge St in east Iowa City for refreshments. |
| August 7 6:00 PM Penn Meadows Park Gazebo, North Liberty |
23 miles MAP |
Sugar Bottom Loop: Meet at the gazebo in Penn Meadows Park on Dubuque Street in North Liberty. This ride promises to be breathtaking and scenic. We will loop the entire Coralville Reservoir. Rider’s choice for dinner following the ride. |
| August 14 6:00 PM Carl & Ernie’s 161 Hwy 1 W. Iowa City |
27 miles MAP |
Carl & Ernie's Ride: Meet at Carl and Ernie’s (next to Fin and Feather at the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 6). Ride south on Riverside to McCollister Blvd, Sand Road and continue south to Hwy 22. Return on Oakcrest Hill Road to S. Riverside Dr. and back to Carl and Ernie’s for dinner. |
| August 21 6:00 PM Waterworks Park Iowa City |
21 miles MAP |
Waterworks Park-Sugarbottom Loop: Meet at Waterworks Park just north of I-80 on Dubuque St. to start the ride. Take Linder Road, Prairie Du Chien, Newport, and Sugar Bottom to North Liberty and back to Waterworks Park. Dinner at rider’s choice of restaurants after the ride. |
| August 28 6:00 PM Quinton's Bar 2500 Corridor Way #5 Coralville |
27 miles MAP |
Quinton’s- North Liberty-Tiffin Loop: Meet at Quinton’s in Coralville. We’ll ride north on the trail through North Liberty then loop to Tiffin. From Tiffin south to IWV Rd and back up Camp Cardinal Rd and the trail through Coral Ridge Mall. |
| September 4 6:00 PM North Dodge Hy Vee, Iowa City |
30 miles MAP |
North Dodge-West Branch-Morse Loop: Meet at North Dodge Hy Vee and ride Scott Blvd to Lower West Branch Rd to West Branch, and Morse Road. Return to Iowa City for a short ride on the nice wide shoulder of Hwy 1. Dinner after the ride at Bob’s Your Uncle. |
| September 11 6:00 PM Solon HS 600 West Fifth St. Solon |
26 miles MAP |
Solon-Sutliff Loop: Meet at the Solon High School parking lot. The ride will go out old Sutliff Rd. and then west on 140th. We will return to Solon on Ely Road. A stop at the historic Sutliff Bridge will add 7 miles. Rider’s choice for dinner following the ride. |
| September 18 6:00 PM Herky Drive Just West of I-80 on Penn St/F-28 North Liberty |
26 miles MAP |
Oxford Loop: Meet at Herky St. and Stoner Ct. (first left west of the I-380 overpass, west of North Liberty on Penn Street/F28). We will do the Oxford-Tiffin loop, stopping at Old Roy’s on south Augusta St in Oxford. We will return to Herky St. and riders’ choice for dinner following the ride. |
| September 25 6:00 PM IHOP Restaurant 2435 James Street Coralville |
24 miles MAP |
IHOP-Tiffin-North Liberty Loop: Meet at IHOP restaurant and park in the gravel lot where the Hawkeye football train loads. Ride south on Camp Cardinal Blvd, west on IWV, north on Ivy Ave to Tiffin and North Liberty. Return on the trail to Oakdale Blvd, Lynncrest, Holiday Road and back to Coral Ridge Mall. |
Thursday Evening Leisure Rides - Hosted by Barb Goff |
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Thursdays Time: 6:00 pm Mileage: 10-20 miles Starting Locations for 2013: May – College Green Park June – Best Buy parking lot, Coral Ridge mall July – College Green Park August - Best Buy parking lot, Coral Ridge mall |
Description: If you're a beginner or a casual recreational rider, then join us every Thursday evening for a leisure ride around the Iowa City Metropolitan Area via the trails and low traffic roads. We stay together as a group and typically stop for refreshments after the ride (ice cream!). A great group of friendly riders who will look after you! Scheduled from May through August, rides may extend into October based on weather conditions and general interest.
To add your name to the email list so you can be informed of routes, cancellations, changes, etc. BIC members should their email address to bentrider@mchsi.com |
[WEEKEND TOURS]
General Information
- Helmets are required on all rides.
- If you are below the age of 18, you must have a your parent or guardian bring in a signed waiver in order to be allowed to participate.
- Have a ride suggestion or are interested in being a ride leader? Send your recommendations to bicyclistsofiowacity@gmail.com.
Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes before the ride departure time, so that we may start riding on time. While many leaders choose often to wait an extra five to ten minutes past the scheduled start time, there is no guarantee this will happen. If you show up late, you will be responsible for your own well-being. Ride cancellations will be posted on the main page of this website at least 24 hours before the start of the ride. You are more than welcome however
As with all rides, some aspects may change depending on the leader's tastes. If you have doubts, please contact the leader. Check our the ride section for more details on the classification given to each ride. If there are any questions that you still have, please e-mail bicyclistsofiowacity@gmail.com.
[RIDE SIGNUP SHEET (pdf)] | [EVENT RIDES]Cancellations & Weather Conditions
Sometimes a ride host may not be able to lead a ride due to last-minute circumstances. If the weather looks uncertain, you should check our Facebook page to see if a ride has been cancelled. If there is no updated status, then please contact the ride host. Rides may be cancelled up to 12 hours before ride start time. If they are cancelled, it's important to note that the ride host may still have it at his or her discretion, but BIC is no longer responsible for it. Usually, ride cancellations follow the same criteria:
- Rain or Snow falling
- Heavy fog
- High Winds
- Lightning & Thunderstorms (Severe Weather Warnings)
- Temperatures below 32°F/above 100°F (Heat indexes above 100°F, Wind Chill below 32°F)
- Air Stagnation Warning
Heat Index* / Hot Weather Caution |
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| 0–90°F | Caution — fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity |
| 90–105°F | Extreme caution — sunstroke, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion are possible |
| 105–130°F | Danger — sunstroke, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion are likely; heat stroke is possible |
Note that exposure to full sun can increase heat index values by up to 15 °F (8 °C).
