Event Phone: 712-332-2107
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U of O Oktoberfest Bike Ride
September 26, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Enjoy this fun bike ride along the scenic trails and lakeside roads of the Iowa Great Lakes Area. This year marks the 35th year of Oktoberfest fun in the Iowa Great Lakes area. The ride will begin AND end at Preservation Plaza. Terrain is mostly flat with some short rolling hills. Trails are swept prior to the ride. Click here to view the route map. You can make optional pit-stops along the route, then we will see you back in the green space of Preservation Plaza for additional games, activities, live entertainment, food, and beer. After the festivities in the greenspace, stop into your favorite participating restaurants for their great food/drink specials. You will receive your drink ticket, route map, and t-shirt at check-in from 8-10am on Saturday, September 27th.
Pre-registration is $30 from March 1st – September 7th. On September 8th, the price increases to $35! Online registration closes Thursday, September 24th. Day of registration will be available from 8-10am for $35 at Preservation Plaza on Saturday, September 27th. Registration after September 14th does not guarantee a shirt.