Big Rove Ride
The BIG ROVE is a bike ride from Iowa City or Cedar Rapids to Solon, featuring Big Grove Brewery.
Date and time
Location
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
1225 South Gilbert Street Iowa City, IA 52240Refund Policy
About this event
- 12 hours
Big Rove Returns
Big Rove is back in 2024 for a new ride. Now featuring a dual start with your choice of either Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City for a starting point, a midpoint at Big Grove in Solon, and a finish at either Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. With more flexibility than ever before, there’s sure to be a lot of great ways to go about this ride. This ride is part of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition's official training rides for RAGBRAI.
About the Big Rove Ride
Get ready for BIG ROVE on Saturday, June 29, 2024, a fun bicycle event from the creators of the BACooN RIDE & PIGTAILS! This one-day, 36-mile summertime fun ride cruises scenic trails in eastern Iowa from Cedar Rapids or Iowa City to Solon.
Big Rove Registration includes:
- Friday Pre-ride Party at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom in either Iowa City or Cedar Rapids
- A branded wristband to get you access to all the food and fun on the ride
- A sweet commemorative BIG ROVE bag.
- Continental Breakfast at either Big Grove Iowa City or Big Grove Cedar Rapids.
- Mid-ride lunch at BIG GROVE BREW PUB in Solon with live music!
- Head to Iowa City or Cedar Rapids for an after-party with live music!
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.
Schedule (subject to change)
Friday, June 28
Pre-Party Packet PickUp and Vendor Market - Iowa City or Cedar Rapids
You will pick up your packet at the location you will be starting the ride.
Saturday, June 29
Breakfast and Rolling Ride Start - Iowa City or Cedar Rapids
7AM-9AM
Lunch and Entertainment - Solon
11AM-2PM
Post Ride Party - Big Grove Brewery Iowa City or Cedar Rapids
2PM-7PM
Lodging
Please make your reservations directly with the hotel of your choice.
Graduate Iowa City
Reservation Link
Call 319 337 4058
Hampton Inn
Reservation Link
Call (319) 339-8000
Hyatt Place
Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, fitness center, indoor pool
Reservation Link
FAQ
DEPARTURE & PARKING
The Big Rove is NOT a mass start event or a race. Riders should leave between 8 AM and 10 AM. On your maps, note the times the services will end in communities. All services will end by 7 PM. There will be a lot of people riding on the trail, so take your time and enjoy the event. Be safe.
Parking will be available at the Johnson County Administration Building (913 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA) or at the ramp in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building (855 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA). If parking in the ramp, drive through the raised gates onto the upper level. It is a short bike ride through Riverside Park on the trail. There is also overflow parking at the old City Carton lot at the corner of Benton & Madison. Signs will be posted for bike event parking.
PACKET PICK-UP
You will need to bring your printed receipt or be prepared to show the receipt on your mobile device.
Friday, 5pm – 8pm, Big Grove Iowa City (1225 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA) OR Big Grove Cedar Rapids (170 1st St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA)
*Please pick up your packet at the location you will be starting the ride*
Saturday, 8am – 10am, Big Grove Iowa City or Big Grove Cedar Rapids(at the ride start)
SAFETY
The Big Rove is going to be a fun event, but most of all, we want the ride to be safe. We depend on you, as a participant, to be aware of others on the trail. This could be the first time many riders have participated in a group event. Be aware of where other riders are around you. Communicate your movements out loud to riders around you. If you are stopping or slowing, say it. If there is a crossing ahead, announce it. If you are turning, use hand signals and announce the turn. Yield to other traffic. If you need to stop, do it off the trail. Wear a helmet. Enjoy the ride and be safe.
All Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies apply to the participants in this event. Please participate in a safe, courteous, and respectful manner.
ROUTE
We will publish a link to a Ride with GPS map soon.
SAG and SUPPORT
Thank you to Thirsty Pigs for providing SAG Support for this ride!
We will SAG service free of charge to registered (wristband) riders who are broken down mechanically or physically. SAG will stop at designated areas near the food stop and bike shop in towns at the time of service closure. Please remember SAG is not “on call” service. Riders with non-traditional bike frames (tandems and trike recumbents) may need to consider alternate plans for bike transport. You cannot call the number to request a ride. When the SAG is full, they will return to the start in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids. SAG cannot pick up riders on the trail. If you have an emergency, call 911.