Bicycle World

06/17/2026

We didn't get rained out once last season and paying for it now. Chances of rain at Shootout time have continued to increase throughout the day so we are canceling again this week. Hopeful for next Wednesday.

06/12/2026

INCASE YOU MISSED IT: Calling all young artists!📣

Dubuque is the official end point of RAGBRAI® LIII, and we’re looking for local kids to help welcome thousands of riders as they arrive. Kids ages 12 and under are invited to create an original sign design celebrating Dubuque. The winning artwork will be printed on yard signs and displayed throughout the community as cyclists make their way to the finish line.

Prizes:
• 1st Place – 4 tickets to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
• 2nd Place – 4 tickets to the Fenelon Place Elevator
• 3rd Place – 4 tickets to the Fenelon Place Elevator

Contest Deadline: June 24
Winners Announced: July 1

Submit your artwork, share with friends, and help show the world why Dubuque is the perfect finish line: https://woobox.com/qga28q

06/10/2026

Shootout for Wednesday 6/10/26 has been canceled due to s**t weather.

06/03/2026

New Starting Location! Stateline Shootout for Weds 6/3/26. East Dubuque High School parking lot. Route links below:

Mild-https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51078544
Medium-https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51002659
Spicy-https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51002181

06/02/2026

New adds to the bargain table!

30% off select Tifosi frames! New arrivals are here, so we marked down a bunch of last season’s colors. 😎

25% off select Bivo bottles! Non-insulated/in-stock only. Turns out most folks prefer the insulated ones and I have more on the way! These are stainless steel bottles with a fast flow valve. Prepare to be hydrated efficiently 💦

05/28/2026

🚲 FREE Bike Safety Program for Middle Schoolers!

BikeWise: Street Smart Cycling is a FREE 4-day program for students entering grades 6–8 designed to build confidence, independence, and real-world biking skills!

Participants will start riding in safe, off-street spaces and work up to short, guided rides through downtown using bike lanes. Along the way, they’ll learn important safety skills while discovering biking as a fun and practical way to get around.

📅 Choose your session:
• June 1–4
• July 27–30

📍 Pick-up & drop-off: Multicultural Family Center
1157 Central Ave.

Sign up today at cityofdubuque.org/letsgo and search "BikeWise" or activity .

Spots are free! Grab yours and make sure your middle schooler is ready to roll into summer! 🚴

05/27/2026

Stateline Shootout Links to Ride Routes for Wednesday 5/27/26
Buncha Besties just off a big race weekend with tired legs so this is your week to kick 'em when they're down!
Mild: 28 mi/1700 ft. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50964247
Med: 30 mi/1900 ft. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50964158
Spicy: 32 mi/2000 ft. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50964291

Stateline Shootout Spicy Route for Weds 28 May 2025 - 32.1 mi, +2048 ft. Bike ride in Jamestown, WI

05/20/2026

Stateline Shootout route links for 5/20/26
5:30 depart from Wisconsin Welcome Center
Mild - 27 mi/1800 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50756102
Med - 32 mi/2100 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50756818
Spicy- 35 mi/2200 ft https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50755961

Spicy Route for Wednesday May 14,2025 - 34.6 mi, +2206 ft. Bike ride in Jamestown, WI

05/19/2026

After a fun Joy Ride this last weekend, let’s keep the biking spirit alive by supporting more local road racing in Iowa!!! (Yes that is our very own Quincy in the picture)

Gearing up for a high energy weekend in Downtown Des Moines. Confluence Cup 🏆May 29th - 31st.

05/15/2026

Joy Ride Routes have been checked and finalized. Get out and ride for a great cause, Chefs Cycle for No Kid Hungry, and hang out at the after party, Brazen Open Kitchen + Bar. Here is your link to both the 25 and 50 mile event distances.

https://ridewithgps.com/collections/9613551