The First Annual BICs-WICS 100 ride start at Creekside Park in Coralville on May 24
- Date Sat 24th May 2025 - Sun 25th May 2025
- Time 7:15AM CDT
- Location Coralville, Iowa
- Price $39.16
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable cycling adventure at the First Annual BICs-WICS 100 ride! Taking place on May 24th and 25th, 2025, this exciting event kicks off at Creekside Park in Coralville, Iowa. Cyclists will embark on a scenic journey from Iowa City to Waterloo, primarily along the stunning Cedar Valley Nature Trail, which is fully paved and boasts a mostly flat terrain. Riders will tackle a 100-mile route each way, with just a few hills to challenge them between North Liberty and Solon.
Participants can look forward to a delightful lunch in Center Point, included with the ride, and the opportunity to stay overnight at nearby accommodations like the Best Western Plus Executive Residency or Courtyard Waterloo Cedar Falls. For those who prefer the great outdoors, camping is available at Deerwood Campground & Park. This event not only promises a fantastic cycling experience but also supports a meaningful cause—the BIC Bike rodeo program, which teaches children essential bike safety and skills. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to ride for a good cause and enjoy the beautiful Iowa landscape!
Participants can look forward to a delightful lunch in Center Point, included with the ride, and the opportunity to stay overnight at nearby accommodations like the Best Western Plus Executive Residency or Courtyard Waterloo Cedar Falls. For those who prefer the great outdoors, camping is available at Deerwood Campground & Park. This event not only promises a fantastic cycling experience but also supports a meaningful cause—the BIC Bike rodeo program, which teaches children essential bike safety and skills. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to ride for a good cause and enjoy the beautiful Iowa landscape!
Organiser's Description
THE RIDE:
The Ride will be ride from Iowa City (Coralville Creekside park) to Waterloo, mostly via Cedar Valley Nature trail. The trail is now fully paved, and the ride will be 95% trails, and mostly vary flat. The only hills are between North Liberty and Solon, in a 4 mile stretch. We will arrange for lunch both days in the Town of Center Point (included with the ride). This is 100 miles each way.
We recommend staying overnight at the: Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls or Courtyard Waterloo Cedar Falls
Camping is also available at: Deerwood Campground & Park: https://evansdale.govoffice.com/index.asp?SEC=F16EA2FD-D2E0-4DE0-8B24-3DE1D99BB5EE&Type=B_BASIC
The city of Coralville has give us permission to have overnight parking at the Creekside park.
The first 50 registrants will also receive a USB rechargeable 100 lumen rear light.
THE CAUSE
This is a ride to help support the BIC Bike rodeo program. This is a program the was founded by the late great Bob Oppliger, who was BICs longtime and tireless bike advocacy and education director. This program is a clinic that teaches children bicycle safety and skills, and works with many local Iowa City schools. The program includes:
Proper helmet fitting and bike safety checks,
Learning hand signals and traffic rules, and
Fun riding challenges to practice starting, stopping, and maneuvering.
We also provide helmets to those in need. We are looking to provide for the expenses of this program.
https://bic.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=74108&module_id=715293
THE DETAILS:
Suggested Route Map:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50082030
Start Time Day 1: May 24, 7:15 AM at Coralville Creekside park, 3550 340th St SE, Coralville, IA 52241
Start Time Day 2: May 25, 7:15 AM SingleSpeed Brewing Co. 325 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701
This is a self supported ride. You will be expected to bring your own overnight bag, and be prepared to fix any flat you may have (bring spare tubes, and a means of inflation). A small backpack is usually more than enough. Some limited support may be available, but again it will be limited, don't rely on it. Please be prepared.
The Ride will be ride from Iowa City (Coralville Creekside park) to Waterloo, mostly via Cedar Valley Nature trail. The trail is now fully paved, and the ride will be 95% trails, and mostly vary flat. The only hills are between North Liberty and Solon, in a 4 mile stretch. We will arrange for lunch both days in the Town of Center Point (included with the ride). This is 100 miles each way.
We recommend staying overnight at the: Best Western Plus Executive Residency Waterloo & Cedar Falls or Courtyard Waterloo Cedar Falls
Camping is also available at: Deerwood Campground & Park: https://evansdale.govoffice.com/index.asp?SEC=F16EA2FD-D2E0-4DE0-8B24-3DE1D99BB5EE&Type=B_BASIC
The city of Coralville has give us permission to have overnight parking at the Creekside park.
The first 50 registrants will also receive a USB rechargeable 100 lumen rear light.
THE CAUSE
This is a ride to help support the BIC Bike rodeo program. This is a program the was founded by the late great Bob Oppliger, who was BICs longtime and tireless bike advocacy and education director. This program is a clinic that teaches children bicycle safety and skills, and works with many local Iowa City schools. The program includes:
Proper helmet fitting and bike safety checks,
Learning hand signals and traffic rules, and
Fun riding challenges to practice starting, stopping, and maneuvering.
We also provide helmets to those in need. We are looking to provide for the expenses of this program.
https://bic.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=74108&module_id=715293
THE DETAILS:
Suggested Route Map:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50082030
Start Time Day 1: May 24, 7:15 AM at Coralville Creekside park, 3550 340th St SE, Coralville, IA 52241
Start Time Day 2: May 25, 7:15 AM SingleSpeed Brewing Co. 325 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701
This is a self supported ride. You will be expected to bring your own overnight bag, and be prepared to fix any flat you may have (bring spare tubes, and a means of inflation). A small backpack is usually more than enough. Some limited support may be available, but again it will be limited, don't rely on it. Please be prepared.
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The First Annual BICs-WICS 100 ride start at Creekside Park in Coralville on May 24
