Border Bike

  • Date Sat 20th September 2025
  • Time 8:30AM CDT
  • Location Riceville, Iowa
  • Price $12.86
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the Border Bike event on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in the charming town of Riceville, Howard! This exciting event features a choice of multiple bike routes designed for both families and skilled cyclists. Families can enjoy a scenic 22-mile round trip to Bailey or challenge themselves with a slightly longer 26-mile round trip to the Iowa/Minnesota border, all along the beautiful Wapsi-Great Western Line (WGWL) Trail. For those looking for a more adventurous ride, the skilled route covers over 56 miles, connecting the WGWL Trail with the picturesque Shooting Star Trail.

Participants will find a self-supported atmosphere, with hydration stations and a SAG wagon available for any mechanical issues. Plus, enjoy local restaurant specials and refreshment establishments along the way! Don't miss the chance to be part of this dynamic cycling event while supporting the preservation of the WGWL Trail. Mark your calendars for a fun-filled day of cycling, camaraderie, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

A MULTIPLE BIKE ROUTE EVENT WITH A CHOICE OF:

- FAMILY ROUTE (22 MILES ROUND TRIP TO BAILEY OR 26 MILES ROUND TRIP TO THE IA/MN BORDER, ENTIRELY ON THE WGWL TRAIL, AN OUT-N-BACK)

- SKILLED ROUTE (56+ MILES, ON WGWL TRAIL AND SHOOTING STAR TRAIL)

Due to COVID-19 precautions: the highest level of safety precautions for the municipalities and districts the ride goes through should be followed.

FAMILY ROUTES 22 MILES

WGWL Northern Branch Option Out-and-Back that starts at WGWL Trailhead to Bailey Station or IA/MN state line and returns.

SKILLED ROUTE 56 MILES

An Iowa/Minnesota connected route that starts and ends at WGWL Trailhead, goes to Minnesota and on the Shooting Star Trail then returns - a combination of WGWL Trail and Shooting Star Trail, one shuttled sectioned ( . . . unless you wish to bike four miles of gravel).

$12 to ride*

$15 same day registration*

Event shirts for $20 are available to pre-registered riders who select during online registration prior to September 6th. No guaranteed availability to same day registrants for $25.

This is a self-supported event in regards to hydration. There is a shuttle between the two trails (Shooting Star and the Wapsi-Great Western Line) from 10:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. A SAG Wagon is available for riders who experience a bike breakdown or their health physical limit. Stand-alone toilets are available along the route at city parks and points-of-interest along the WGWL Trail. Listing of refreshment establishments (restaurants) and a map will be provided to pre-registered riders prior to the event and to same-day Border Bike registrants. Many establishments providing specials to officially banded Border Bike riders, like bottled water or food items.

Proceeds support the existence of the Wapsi-Great Western Line a linear park preserving the past for the future, giving active people a safe place to run, hike and bike.

*The WGWL Trail reserves the right to cancel the event due to situational status of the illness or other unforeseeable events. Riders take the responsibility for personal safety, including any infectious exposure. If canceled, online registrants will receive a full refund, minus the online service fee +$1 and taxes. Refunds are allowed until 5 P.M. the night prior to the event.

See all WGWL Trail events at WGWLTrail.com

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Fat Tire to McIntire, Feb weekend - Fat Tire to McIntire [https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Riceville/FatTiretoMcIntire]

IronHorse Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Saturday, May 4 - https://ironhorse.wgwltrail.com/

Wapsi Wiggle Training Half Marathon & 5K Saturday, August 2 https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Riceville/Wapsi5K

Races

  • Border Bike (IA/MN) - Family Ride (22 or 26 Miles)

    Incl. $0.86 Fee

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    $12.86

    The Border Bike's registration, start and end points occur at the WGWL Trailhead and Welcome Center, 110 East Main Street (Hwy #9). Registration is from 8:30-10 A.M. Ride is from 8:30-3 P.M. Family 22 mile riders may start anytime between 8:30-10 A.M. Family Routes Out-and-Back that starts at WGWL Trailhead to Bailey Station or IA/MN state line and returns.
  • Border Bike (IA/MN) - Skilled Ride (56 Miles+)

    Incl. $0.86 Fee

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    $12.86

    The Border Bike's registration, start and end points occur at the WGWL Trailhead and Welcome Center, 110 East Main Street (Hwy #9). Registration is from 8:30-10 A.M. Ride is from 8:30 A.M.-3 P.M. Skilled 56 mile riders may start anytime between 8:30-10:00 A.M. Skilled Route An Iowa/Minnesota Route that starts and ends at WGWL Trailhead, goes to Minnesota and on the Shooting Star Trail then returns - a combination of WGWL Trail and Shooting Star Trail. A 4-mile shuttle takes riders between the two trails between 10:30 A.M.- 1:30 P.M.

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Location

Wapsi-Great Western Line Welcome Center, 110 East Main Street, Riceville, 50466, IA, United States

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