Big Dill Bike Ride

Iowa Bicycle Coalition

Get ready for a pickle-packed adventure at The Big Dill Bike Ride in Mason City!

13 N Federal Ave

<h3>About the Big Dill Bike Ride</h3>Get ready for a pickle-packed adventure at The Big Dill Bike Ride in Mason City! This unforgettable one-day bike ride is a dill-icious celebration of fun, fitness, and all things pickle-themed. Choose from a 66-mile or 77-mile route through some of North Iowa’s scenic towns, promising a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and memories that are sure to leave you in a pickle – the good kind! Along with The Big Dill Bike Ride, there's plenty more to experience in Downtown Mason City! Come early and enjoy Friday Night Live festivities, featuring live music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. Registration and a pre-ride party will be held at Fat Hill Brewing on Friday evening. After the ride on Saturday, join us for a post-party at Brix Wine &amp; Whiskey.Breakfast on the ride will be provided by Simply Nourished. Choose your own lunch along the way in Carpenter, St. Ansgar, or Grafton. Enjoy dinner provided at The Corner Pizza &amp; Alehouse upon your return to Mason City at Brix Wine &amp; Whiskey. This ride is part of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s summer training rides. <h4>Registration for the Big Dill Bike Ride includes:</h4><ul><li>Access to the pre-ride packet pickup party at Fat Hill Brewing with a fun pickle-themed drink special, including a free drink from the pickle keg!</li><li>Friday Night Live music with Main Street Mason City</li><li>Grab-and-go breakfast provided by Simply Nourished at the start of the ride</li><li>Pickle-themed fun at stops in towns along the route</li><li>Big Dill themed pizza for dinner delivered by The Corner Pizza &amp; Alehouse to Brix Wine &amp; Whiskey upon your arrival back in Mason City</li></ul>*Benefits are not guarenteed for day of registration. <h3>Route</h3>Check out the Ride with GPS links for both route options<a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49423822?privacy_code=sWbkQlMpjPMUtjGy23UHzbYjFnCZJDKq" title="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49423822?privacy_code=sWbkQlMpjPMUtjGy23UHzbYjFnCZJDKq" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">77 Mile Route</a><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50182413" title="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50182413" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">66 Mile Route</a>

<h4>Towns riders will visit on the Big Dill Bike Ride:</h4><ul><li>Mason City</li><li>Northwood</li></ul><ul><li>Carpenter</li><li>St. Ansgar</li><li>Grafton</li><li>Plymoth</li></ul> SCHEDULE &amp; TOWN ACTIVITIESSATURDAY, JUNE 7THPacket Pickup and Breakfast - 7-9AMCheck in for the ride and grab your breakfast from Simply Nourished.Ride Start - 8 AMMason City Police Department will be providing a protected start at 8 AM. You are welcome to begin the ride anytime between 7 AM and 9 AM, if preferred. 📍Northwood<ul><li>Water and bathrooms will be open at 917 Central Avenue, with outdoor games and a gas station nearby.</li><li>Local businesses to visit:</li><li>The Hen House, 747 Central Ave Boutique, Coffee House, Dinner</li><li>Worth Brewing Company, 835 Central Ave. Brewery</li><li>Liquid Library, 834 Central Ave. Bar</li><li>Lulu &amp; Crew, 847 Central Ave. Boutique</li></ul>📍Carpenter<ul><li>Carpenter Bar &amp; Grill</li><li>Pickle shots, loaded Bloody Mary’s, pickle juice, and pickle dip will be available</li><li>Live music from 11am-1pm</li></ul>📍St. Ansgar<ul><li>Acorn Park Golf Course 1426 HWY 105 St. Ansgar (on the route but take a right into the course driveway just before the Cedar River Bridge) Full Bar, Air Conditioning, Bathrooms, Juke Box, Outdoor patio seating. Pickle Burgers, fryer menu, and frozen pizzas available.</li></ul><ul><li>In Town- Take a left on 4th Street “main street” -we will have a sign at that intersection- and 4 blocks to downtown.</li><li>Paradise Pizza</li><li>Beer, air conditioning, bathrooms. Fried pickle chips and a beer for $8. Full menu also available.</li><li>American Legion – look for the 20 foot green pickle!</li><li>Full Bar, Air conditioning, bathrooms, Juke box. Drink special- Pea Pickers. Popcorn</li><li>Photo Ops along 4th Street! Iconic White Deer, Mural with Wings, 20 foot Wacky Waving Pickle</li><li>In front of LR Falk Building -Close to the American Legion</li><li>Bike racks, Water filling hose</li></ul> 📍Grafton<ul><li>Grafton's Main Street will be closed down for riders</li><li>They will have grilled turkey sandwiches, chips, pickles (of course), bars and drinks, as well as cups of dill pickle dips and crackers for sale</li><li>tents and picnic tables for seating with some yard games available for people to play. There will be portapotties available on main street as well</li><li>Gobblers Roost will be open for business for people to grab drinks or other food options.</li><li>The Grafton Heritage Depot on main street will be open. It is a very cool museum with lots of local history and trains that we'd love to have riders walk through and explore.</li></ul> 📍Plymouth<ul><li>Main Street will be blocked off for riders to park their bikes and enjoy the town! Porta Potties will also be available</li><li>Plymouth Lounge: 510 Main St, Plymouth, IA</li></ul>Live music lineup: Mr. Jeff Music from 2–4 PM, Jesse Calvert from 6–9 PMWe’ll be servin’ up a free will donation meal with pulled pork sandwiches and sides—because riders (and spectators) need fuel!Plus, we’ve got some dill-icious specialty pickle drinks in the works—you won’t wanna miss ‘em.<ul><li>Plymouth Methodist Church at City Hall (on the corner of Main and Broad Street)</li></ul>They will be giving away bottles of water, hot dogs and chips, providing shelter from the heat/sun and the restrooms will be open. 📍Mason City<ul><li>Celebrate your return at the after party at Brix Wine &amp; Whiskey 28 E. State Street</li><li>Enjoy Big Dill pizza delivered by The Corner Pizza &amp; Alehouse</li><li>Dill Whiskey Slushies will be available for purchase</li><li>Live music at Brix by Marty Garrett Music</li></ul>

<h3>Hotels and Lodging</h3>(Please Note: In order for participants to receive the special rates at the hotels listed below, attendees must call the hotel directly and will need to inform the reservationist that they are attending The Big Dill Bike Ride event. In addition, rates are subject to state and local taxes totaling 12% and are for standard rooms only.)<a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/iowa/mason-city/country-inn-suites-hotels/ia333" title="https://www.choicehotels.com/iowa/mason-city/country-inn-suites-hotels/ia333" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Country Inn &amp; Suites</a> - 4082 4th SW; Hwy. 122 West /Business 18; (641) 423-1770 /* 1 bed/1-2 guests = $160 (plus tax)* 2 beds / 2-4 guests (Mini Suite) = $175 (plus tax)* To receive this rate, reservations must be made by May 23, 2025<a href="https://www.historicparkinn.com" title="https://www.historicparkinn.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Historic Park Inn</a> – 15 West State Street ; (641) 422-0015/* 1 bed = $135.00 (plus tax)* Reservations can be made up to event date, as long as rooms are available<a href="https://www.super8.com" title="https://www.super8.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mason City Super 8</a> - 3010 4th SW; Hwy. 122 West/Business 18; (641) 423-8855 /* 1 bed /1-2 guests = $85.00 King Bed (plus tax)* 2 beds / 2 guests = $80.00 (plus tax)* 2 beds / 4 guests = $95.00 (plus tax)* To receive this rate, reservations must be made by June 2, 2025.

<h4>Contact</h4>Katie Bowdenkatie@iowabike.org

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