GEAR UP FOR SUMMER 2023

Join us on June 3, 2023 in Sioux Center, Iowa for the 3rd Annual Gear Up For Summer Bike Ride.  This ride was formerly known as the "WOW" ride. 

The Sioux Center Trails Council is excited to host this event partnering with our sponsor Entegro Health for the second year.  All of the proceeds and donations will go towards purchasing bike aid stations along the expanding trail system in Sioux Center. See the pictures of the 2 stations we have purchased so far!

The event will start at Children's Park with staggered times based on the ride distance. The rides will have a rolling 1 hour start, however, lunch starts at 11! Plan your start time based on your pace and weather! New for this year - We are joining forces with the trail run One Ear Deer Dash at Oak Grove for THE GROVER COASTER DUATHLON! You will be able to choose from a challenging 60 mile road course or a 30 mile gravel for a true off-road Duathlon. The run will be approximately half way through the bike miles and you choose the run distance of 3.5 or 7.5 miles.

The Steamroller or 60 miler (road) will start at 7-8AM. 
The Warrior Ride or 30 miler (road)will start at 8-9AM. 
 The Gravel Grinder to Rock Valley, a 30 miler (gravel) will start at 8-9AM.;
The Family Fun Ride (paved bike trail) will start at 10:00AM.;

THE GROVER COASTER DULATHLON:
Steamroller (60 mile road course) + One Ear Deer Dash (trail run 3.5 or 7.5 miles);
Off-Road (30 mile gravel to Oak Grove) + One Ear Deer Dash (trail run 3.5 or 7.5 miles);

MAPS: The Warrior Ride  The Steamroller  The Gravel Grinder  Family Fun Ride Grover Coaster Off-Road Bike

Key Stations: Rock Valley: Hegg Memorial Health Center, Hawarden: Freedom Rock , Oak Grove Park

Registration includes race swag, extra goodies, aid stations with water and performance drinks, snacks, SAG vehicle, lunch and FREE ADMISSION TO SIOUXNAMI Water Park. Extra lunch tickets may be purchased for friends and family not riding. General admission at Siouxnami can be purchased at the All Seasons Center.

Lunch will be served starting around 11:00 and wrapping up at 1:00 pm.