The Stiff Ride starts at the New Shack Tavern in Cedar Rapids, and makes its first stop at Odie's bar in Ely (6.5 miles). We then bike to Baxa's Sutliff Store & Tavern in Sutliff (13 miles). After a few hours of socializing along the banks of the Cedar River we take the same route back to the New Shack Tavern. There will be a beer oasis on the way back, (look for the Team Stiff bus).
Shueyville Loop: For bikers who want to ride extra miles, and take a different route back to the New Shack Tavern, you can take a left turn to Shueyville, have a beer at Chappy's bar, and then head north and east back to Cedar Rapids and the Shack.
A post-ride party will be held at the Shack. Camping space is available next the Shack. Plan to stay for a full day & night of biking, hacky sack and partying with fellow bikers.
A souvenir Stiff Ride poster will be available this year for $10 each. The Stiff Ride poster was designed by renowned Iowa artist Merita Guthrie. The much coveted Stiff Ride patches will also be available for $5. If you can't be at the Stiff Ride this year, but would like to order a Stiff Ride poster or patch, send an email to dwedemeyer@fontbonne.edu.
The Stiff Ride! Because bike rides without patches are so lame.