Urban Rides

2sday 2wheelers - Hosted by Mark Heffron

Dates:Tuesdays Time: 9:00 am Mileage: 30-50 miles Meet At: Varies Class: B or C

Every Tuesday morning, the group will gather at the desinated point and begin the ride at 9 am, weather permitting. Rides vary in length from 30-50 miles; the pace is 12-14 mph overall average. We usually make a refreshment stop mid-ride & other short stops along the way so that we can stay together, enjoy the views, & smell the posies. Scheduled from May until September, 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. send your email address to Heffron_M@yahoo.com

2011 Wednesday Night Rides Schedule
April 6 5:30 PM West High Loop *NEW ROUTE*	22 miles	NEW ROUTE! 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. After the ride, we can eat at a diner of your choice in Iowa City. For questions call Sharon Doak at 626-6834.
April 13 5:30 PM Oxford Loop	27 miles	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 The Depot in Oxford to regroup. We will return to Herky St. and proceed to a diner of your choice in North Liberty. For questions call Doug Kerns at 626-9140.
April 20 5:30 PM Solon Loop	26 miles	Meet at the parking lot for the Solon High School. The ride will go out the old Sutliff Rd. and then west on 140th. The route will retrace back to Solon or add a 7 mile hammer head to Sutliff. Later we will chat and chew at a diner of your choice in Solon. For questions call Lynn Rose at 341-7886.
April 27 5:30 PM Hills – East Lone Tree Loop	27 miles	Meet at Hills School, just east of the 4 way stop. Our ride will take us east out of Hills toward Lone Tree. This ride promises to be very pleasurable with relatively no hills and great road surface. After the ride we will eat in Hills. For questions call Joe Smith at 627-2274.
May 4 5:30 PM Sugar Bottom Loop	23 miles	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. Later we will chat and chew at a diner of your choice in North Liberty. For questions call Mark Stinski at 321-2358.
May 11 5:30 PM West High Loop *NEW ROUTE*	22 miles	NEW ROUTE! 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. After the ride, we can eat at a diner of your choice in Iowa City. For questions call Sharon Doak at 626-6834.
May 18 5:30 PM Mayor’s Ride Iowa City	6 miles Bike to Work Week	This ride begins at the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp in Iowa City and ends at the New Pioneer Co-op in Coralville.  We ride as one large group through town past the dog park, and through Coralville.  Food is served at the Co-op at the end of the ride.  This is a point to point ride, so remember to make proper arrangements to travel safely home after the ride to the Co-op in Coralville.
May 25 6:00 PM West Branch Loop	27 miles	We will meet at the West Branch Park Square, at the south end of the parking lot. Our ride will take us east through Springdale, then north on X40 and ride through the scenic Cedar Valley. After the ride we will meet at Bob’s Your Uncle on North Dodge for refreshments. For questions call Jan Stewart at 530-2396.
June 1 6:00 PM Oxford Loop	27 miles	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 The Depot in Oxford to regroup. We will return to Herky St. and proceed to a diner of your choice in North Liberty. For questions call Steve Rudin at 626-6369.
June 8 6:00 PM Hills – West Amish Country Loop	28 miles	Meet at Hills School, just east of the 4 way stop. Your ride will take you into the intriguing Amish country. We will ride west on scenic country roads. Our ride will go through Sharon Center, Frytown and loop back. We will dine in Hills afterwards. For questions call Joe Smith at 627-2274.
June 15 6:00 PM Sugar Bottom Loop	23 miles	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. Later we will chat and chew at a diner of your choice in North Liberty. For questions call Lynn Rose at 341-7886.
June 22 6:00 PM West High Loop *NEW ROUTE*	32 miles	NEW ROUTE! Meet at West High School in the west parking lot. We will do a loop out IWV road, drop south on Black Hawk Avenue 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. After the ride, we can eat at a diner of your choice in Iowa City. For questions call Sharon Doak at 626-6834.
June 29 6:00 PM West Branch Cedar Valley Loop	27 miles	We will meet at the West Branch Park Square, at the south end of the parking lot. Our ride will take us east through Springdale, then north on X40 and ride through the scenic Cedar Valley. After the ride we will meet at Bob’s Your Uncle on North Dodge for refreshments. For questions call Todd Stewart at 530-4288.
July 6 6:00 PM Hills – East Lone Tree Loop	27 miles	Meet at Hills School, just east of the 4 way stop. Our ride will take us east out of Hills toward Lone Tree. This ride promises to be very pleasurable with relatively no hills and great road surface. After the ride we will eat in Hills. For questions call Steve Rudin at 626-6369.
July 13 6:00 PM Sugar Bottom Loop	23 miles	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. Later we will chat and chew at a diner of your choice in North Liberty. For questions call Lynn Rose at 341-7886.
July 20 6:00 PM West High Loop *NEW ROUTE*	32 miles	NEW ROUTE! Meet at West High School in the west parking lot. We will do a loop out IWV road, drop south on Black Hawk Avenue 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. After the ride, we can eat at a diner of your choice in Iowa City. For questions call Sharon Doak at 626-6834.
July 27 6:00 PM Oxford Loop	27 miles RAGBRAI Week	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 The Depot in Oxford to regroup.  We will return to Herky St. and proceed to a diner of your choice in North Liberty.  A show and go ride.
August 3 6:00 PM Sugar Bottom Loop	23 miles	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. Later we will chat and chew at a diner of your choice in North Liberty.For questions call Steve Rudin at 626-6369.
August 10 6:00 PM West Branch Cedar Valley Loop	27 miles	We will meet at the West Branch Park Square, at the south end of the parking lot. Our ride will take us east through Springdale, then north on X40 and ride through the scenic Cedar Valley. After the ride we will meet at Bob’s Your Uncle on North Dodge for refreshments. For questions call Joe Smith at 627-2274.
August 17 5:30 PM Oxford Loop	27 miles	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 The Depot in Oxford to regroup.  We will return to Herky St. and proceed to a diner of your choice in North Liberty.  For questions call Jan Stewart at 530-2396.
August 24 5:30 PM Hills – West Amish Country Loop	28 miles	Meet at Hills School, just east of the 4 way stop. Your ride will take you into the intriguing Amish country. We will ride west on scenic country roads. Our ride will go through Sharon Center, Frytown and loop back. We will dine in Hills afterwards. For questions call Lynn Rose at 341-7886.
August 31 5:30 PM Solon Loop	26 miles	Meet at the parking lot for the Solon High School. The ride will go out the old Sutliff Rd. and then west on 140th. The route will retrace back to Solon or add a 7 mile hammer head to Sutliff. Later we will chat and chew at a diner of your choice in Solon. For questions call Mark Stinski at 321-2358.
September 7 5:30 PM Hills – East Lone Tree Loop	27 miles	Meet at Hills School, just east of the 4 way stop. Our ride will take us east out of Hills toward Lone Tree. This ride promises to be very pleasurable with relatively no hills and great road surface. After the ride we will eat in Hills. For questions call Joe Smith at 627-2274.
September 14 6:00 PM West High Loop *NEW ROUTE*	22 miles	NEW ROUTE! 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. After the ride, we can eat at a diner of your choice in Iowa City. For questions call Sharon Doak at 626-6834.
September 21 5:30 PM Hills-West Amish Country Loop	28 miles	Meet at Hills School, just east of the 4 way stop. Your ride will take you into the intriguing Amish country. We will ride west on scenic country roads. Our ride will go through Sharon Center, Frytown and loop back. We will dine in Hills afterwards.For questions call Steve Rudin at 626-6369.
September 28 5:30 PM Solon Loop	26 miles	Meet at the parking lot for the Solon High School. The ride will go out the old Sutliff Rd. and then west on 140th. The route will retrace back to Solon or add a 7 mile hammer head to Sutliff. Later we will chat and chew at a diner of your choice in Solon. For questions call Lynn Rose at 341-7886.

Thursday Evening Leisure Rides - Hosted by Barb Goff, 351-8609

Dates: Thursdays Time: 6:00 pm Mileage: 30-50 miles Meet At: Varies Class:C

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. send your email address to bentrider@mchsi.com

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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.

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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
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).