Whether you’re an old hand at two wheels or are looking to join a community of joyful cyclists, Bike to Work Week offers something for everyone.
Bike to Work Week is supported by the cities of Coralville, Iowa City, and University Heights, Johnson County, and Think Bicycles of Johnson County.
Local businesses have also teamed up to offer perks for cyclists. These include:
Sunday, May 15
Mayor’s Family Ride with IC Mayor Throgmorton
Meet at Upper City Park in front of the pool
3 pm
Monday, May 16
Breakfast hosted by 30th Century Bike
312 E. Prentiss St.
7-10 am
Bike-Bus-Car Race
Meet 11:15 am at Coralville Public Library
End at Iowa City Public Library
Wheely Fun Bike Basics
Iowa City Public Library, Room A
7-8:30 pm
Tuesday, May 17
Breakfast hosted by Johnson County
Johnson County Administration Building
913 S. Dubuque St.
7-9 am
****NEW****Legal Cycling presentation by Bikelaw’s Jim Freeman
Iowa City Public Library, Room A
7-8:30 pm
Wednesday, May 18
Breakfast courtesy of University Heights and Geoff’s Bike and Ski
University Heights City Hall, 1004 Melrose Ave.
6:30-8:30 am
Old Pi to New Pi Ride
5:30 pm start Chauncey Swan Park, Washington St., Ride together to Coralville New Pi
Thursday, May 19
Rain date: Old Pi to New Pi Ride
Friday, May 20
Breakfast at World of Bikes
723 S. Gilbert St.
7-9 am
End of Week Party at the new Bike Library
701 S. Dubuque St.
5:30-7:30 pm
****NEW***** Portrait with Your Bike, courtesy of photographer Mauro Heck.
Full Moon Ride
Hosted by Kasey Bullerman
Leaves from Bike Library
7:30 pm
May is Bike Month and there’s more fun to be had on two wheels.
Bike to Work Week is supported by the cities of Coralville, Iowa City, and University Heights, Johnson County, and Think Bicycles of Johnson County.
Local businesses have also teamed up to offer perks for cyclists. These include:
- Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. 10% off for cycling diners (show your helmet and bike)
- Broken Spoke, 602 S. Dubuque St., 15% discount on bike commuter gear
- World of Bikes, 723 S. Gilbert St., 10% off parts, accessories, or clothing when you ride in
- Free rides on Iowa City and Coralville Transit for riders with a bicycle
- Beadology, 220 E. Washington St., 15% discount (show your helmet)
Sunday, May 15
Mayor’s Family Ride with IC Mayor Throgmorton
Meet at Upper City Park in front of the pool
3 pm
Monday, May 16
Breakfast hosted by 30th Century Bike
312 E. Prentiss St.
7-10 am
Bike-Bus-Car Race
Meet 11:15 am at Coralville Public Library
End at Iowa City Public Library
Wheely Fun Bike Basics
Iowa City Public Library, Room A
7-8:30 pm
Tuesday, May 17
Breakfast hosted by Johnson County
Johnson County Administration Building
913 S. Dubuque St.
7-9 am
****NEW****Legal Cycling presentation by Bikelaw’s Jim Freeman
Iowa City Public Library, Room A
7-8:30 pm
Wednesday, May 18
Breakfast courtesy of University Heights and Geoff’s Bike and Ski
University Heights City Hall, 1004 Melrose Ave.
6:30-8:30 am
Old Pi to New Pi Ride
5:30 pm start Chauncey Swan Park, Washington St., Ride together to Coralville New Pi
Thursday, May 19
Rain date: Old Pi to New Pi Ride
Friday, May 20
Breakfast at World of Bikes
723 S. Gilbert St.
7-9 am
End of Week Party at the new Bike Library
701 S. Dubuque St.
5:30-7:30 pm
****NEW***** Portrait with Your Bike, courtesy of photographer Mauro Heck.
Full Moon Ride
Hosted by Kasey Bullerman
Leaves from Bike Library
7:30 pm
May is Bike Month and there’s more fun to be had on two wheels.
- Bike and Walk to the Market: get $2 discount coupon to spend at Iowa City’s Farmer’s Market every Saturday in May.
- College Street becomes a Bike Boulevard on May 20-21. Come roll with your family and friends and enjoy a car-free life.
- Tour de Farm, a tour of the historic Lucas Farms neighborhood, Saturday, May 28, 1-4 pm, ride starts and ends at 1609 DeForest.
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