Progressive Bike Ride to the Downtown Farmers Market

Our ride downtown will have various starting points depending on your ability and how far you want to ride. Generally, we will be taking the Trestle Trail and John Pat Dorrian Trail. For the longest distance, starting from my house expect a 26 mile round trip. The shortest is four miles from the Birdland Marina.

The following is a breakdown of starting times, starting points, and round trip distances. Please be ready to go at the given start time. The group will try to arrive at these times but can’t be guaranteed. The route will be marked with green and gold arrows, so if you should fall behind you will know which turns to take. You can also use them to get back to your starting point if you don't ride back with the group.

Please RSVP by email
Let me know where you are starting and who will be with you, if anybody. This will be a fun event that I look forward to doing with you.

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5781 NW 92nd Court, Johnston 8:00 am
Home of Jim Cunningham. 26 miles round trip.

6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston 8:20 am
Crown Point Community Center at Terra Park. 19.5 miles round trip.

Trestle Trail parking lot, Lower Beaver Avenue, Des Moines 8:40 am
Near the former Bob Lenc Landscaping. 14 miles round trip.

2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines 8:55 am
Polk County Offices (former Target store). 10 miles round trip

1800 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines 9:20 am
Birdland Marina parking lot. 4 miles.

Downtown Farmers Market 9:40 am
Valet parking at 2nd and Court parking ramp. Proceed to Annie's Irish Pub, 206 Court Ave for meet up and T-shirt pick up.

Meet at Parking Ramp for group ride home 11:15 am
Riders leaving at another time, please text me at 515-277-5993 to let me know so we won't be waiting.

Bike Rental

Bike World
555-223-6111
www.bikewworldiowa.com
Clive location. Reserve online.

Kyle's Bikes
(515) 964-5623
www.kylesbikes.com

Ankeny and Waukee locations. Reserve online. This is a good option for those not able to bring their own bike. If you are in Iowa for RAGBRAI and want to leave your bike in town until the Reunion, please contact me about storing your bike in my garage.

Jim Cunningham, Ride Organizer
515-277-5993
mtnbykr5781@gmail.com