BIC Saturday Rides
Iowa City, IA · Road
- When
- Every Saturday, 10:00 amSeason: Apr–Oct
- Starts at
- Varies weekly (Oct 3 Crosspark Hy-Vee, Oct 17 Big Grove Brewery); see the BIC calendar Map ↗
- Pace
- Intermediate to advanced, 13 to 19+ mph, 20 to 100 miles; may regroup at pointsSplits into pace groups
- Hosted by
- Bicyclists of Iowa CityClub
- Cost
- free
- Kind of ride
- Road
For visitors
Rides often include a stop at a dining spot. Each ride has a host who will not always ride with the slowest rider. Cancellations post on the BIC calendar and Facebook.
First time on this ride? Here’s the drill
- Bring
- a helmet, water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
- Arrive
- Ten or fifteen minutes before 10:00 am. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
- Pace
- Expect 13–19+ mph: steady — you'll breathe hard on the hills. It splits into pace groups. Pick the slowest one your first time; you can move up next week.
- Check
- Look at their Facebook page the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.
First group ride? Start here →
About the BIC Saturday Rides group ride
BIC Saturday Rides is a road group ride in Iowa City, IA. It rolls every Saturday at 10:00 am from Varies weekly (Oct 3 Crosspark Hy-Vee, Oct 17 Big Grove Brewery); see the BIC calendar.
Bicyclists of Iowa City hosts Saturday rides of 20 to 100 miles from April through October at an intermediate to advanced pace, 13 to 19+ mph. The start changes weekly. The club's calendar lists Oct 3 (Octoberfest ride to Amana, road or gravel) and Oct 17 (Big Grove Brewery to the Courage Stop, 37 miles).
Where to find them
Checked Oct 1, 2026 against source 1, source 2. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.