Register today for the new and improved Freedom Bike Ride! The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is continuing their celebration of cycling with friends and family at the Red, Ride, and Blues - Freedom Bike Ride. This is an opportunity for the bike rider of any level to enjoy a day of cycling around our beautiful city. This ride is scheduled for Sunday, June 24th, 2018 starting and ending at Lowe Park in Marion. Start times are 12:00pm for the 55 mile route and 12:30pm for the 30 mile route.
Registered riders have the opportunity to choose from two different routes. One is approximately 30 miles and the other is approximately 55 miles, with sponsored rest stops along the way. The 55 mile route goes up to Center Point and then through downtown Cedar Rapids and the Newbo area. the 30 mile route heads straight to downtown and Newbo and comes through Hiawatha, before returning to Lowe Park in Marion.
Decorate your bicycle in red, white and blue gear, for a chance to win prizes! Get a group of friends together and get in the patriotic spirit! A scavenger hunt is a fun addition this year, which will include the different stops along each route. The designated stops will includes Sag Wagon North (55 mile route), Sag Wagon downtown, Papa Juan's, Parlor City Ice Cream, Kickstand, Great American Popcorn, and Lucky Penny. Ice creams stops included for those non-drinkers/underage individuals.