Big Rove Ride
Rove the scenic trails of Eastern Iowa and roll straight into the party at Big Grove Brewery on the Big Rove Bike Ride.
Get ready for BIG ROVE on Saturday, June 27, 2026 – a 36-mile summertime ride built for sunshine, scenic trails, and serious good times. Choose your start at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids, then rove your own way along beautiful eastern Iowa river trails to a midpoint celebration in Solon. With a flexible, dual-start format and plenty of ways to make the miles your own, this is your day to wander, roll, and soak up the summer.
Big Rove blends laid-back adventure with party energy– cruise with friends, chase the sunshine, and finish with a well-earned Big Grove brew. However you route it, you’ll rove the trails by day and raise a glass by the end.
Rove the scenic trails of Eastern Iowa and roll straight into the party at Big Grove Brewery on the Big Rove Bike Ride.
Get ready for BIG ROVE on Saturday, June 27, 2026 – a 36-mile summertime ride built for sunshine, scenic trails, and serious good times. Choose your start at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids, then rove your own way along beautiful eastern Iowa river trails to a midpoint celebration in Solon. With a flexible, dual-start format and plenty of ways to make the miles your own, this is your day to wander, roll, and soak up the summer.
Big Rove blends laid-back adventure with party energy– cruise with friends, chase the sunshine, and finish with a well-earned Big Grove brew. However you route it, you’ll rove the trails by day and raise a glass by the end.
Your Registration Includes
- A branded wristband to get you access to all the food and fun on this ride
- Quick, grab-and-go breakfast burrito at either Big Grove Cedar Rapids or Iowa City
- Mid-ride lunch party at Big Grove Solon with a DJ
- One free drink ticket to redeem on the ride
- An after-party with live music by Brad and the Big Wave in Cedar Rapids and The Reformers in Iowa City
- A custom swag item
- SAG and safety support on the ride
- Support to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition's bike advocacy mission
Schedule (subject to change)
Friday, June 26, 2026
5pm - 7pm | Packet Pick-Up - Big Grove Cedar Rapids or Iowa City
You will pick up your packet at the location you will be starting the ride
Saturday, June 27, 2026
7am - 9am | Breakfast and Rolling Start - Big Grove Cedar Rapids or Iowa City
10am - 1:30pm | Lunch and Entertainment - Big Grove Solon
1pm - 4pm | Post Ride Party - Big Grove Cedar Rapids or Iowa City
Route
Big Rove is a 36 mile out-and-back ride. You will begin and end at your starting location, with Solon as the turn around point.
More Information Coming Soon!
Your Impact on Iowa Bicycling
By registering for this ride, you have played an important role supporting in bicycle advocacy. We look forward to sharing with you how these events grow bicycling but also play a role in funding our advocacy work at the legislature, DOT, and putting more kids on bikes with our Safe Routes to School Program. When you bicycle on Iowa’s trails or roadways, you want an enjoyable ride taking you safely to your destination. We work to make Iowa bicycling safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all. Donate at www.iowabicyclecoalition.org/gives.
Good to know
Highlights
- 8 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
1225 South Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Friday Night Packet Pickup at Big Grove Brewery Cedar Rapids OR Iowa City
Check in for the ride at either Big Grove Brewery Cedar Rapids OR Big Grove Iowa City. Please pick up you packet from the location that you will be starting the ride. If you are unable to make it Friday night, you can check in Saturday morning.