Bacoon Ride 2025

The Bacoon Ride is a highly anticipated annual bike ride that winds through several central Iowa towns along the Raccoon River Valley Trail. The name itself is a clever play on words that combines “bacon” (a beloved food in Iowa) and “Raccoon” (the trail’s namesake).

During the ride, cyclists stop at each town to indulge in bacon-themed food and drinks, making for a delicious and enjoyable experience. Additionally, the event supports local charities, making it both fun and philanthropic.

The Bacoon Ride has gained immense popularity over the years and attracts participants from all over the country. When you register for the ride, you’ll receive a range of perks, including numerous bacon stops featuring delicious bacon snacks and samples throughout the day, a commemorative PassPORK (a punch card for your bacon treats!), a cool commemorative Bacoon themed item.

This ride is part of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition's official training rides for RAGBRAI. Join the fun and experience the excitement of the Bacoon Ride – sign up today!

• Access to the Pre-ride packet pickup party
• Breakfast at the start of the ride

• A branded wristband to get you access to all the food and fun on the ride including discounts and drinks at the stops
• Delicious bacon snacks and treats at stops along the route.
• A custom Bacoon themed item
• A commemorative PassPORK punch card for all your bacon treats
• Ability to participate in the theme costume contest
• After party with live music

By registering for this ride, you have played an important role in bicycle advocacy. We look forward to sharing with you how these events grow bicycling AND play a role in funding our advocacy work at the legislature, policy advancements at the DOT, and putting more kids on bikes with our Safe Routes to School Program. When you bicycle on Iowa’s trails or roadways, you want an enjoyable ride taking you safely to your destination. We work to make Iowa bicycling safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all. Donate at www.iowabicyclecoalition.org/gives

Bacoon Ride Route:

• Waukee
• Dallas Center (6)
• Minburn (6)
• Perry (7)
• Dawson (6)
• Jamaica (5)
• Herndon (2)
• Yale (5)
• Panora (6)
• Linden (6)
• Redfield (6)
• Adel (10)
• Waukee (6)

Sleep Inn Waukee
2885 Grand Prairie Parkway, Building A, Waukee, IA, 50263
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Hotel Renovo
11167 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA, 50322
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Revel Hotel
11211 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322
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The Bacoon RIDE is presented by the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival and the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. These teams are joining forces to produce one of the greatest rides in the United States – the Bacoon Ride 2025!

It will be an EPIC event on the one of the greatest trail loops in the United States.

For more information contact:

Katie Bowden
Iowa Bicycle Coalition
P.O. Box 5562
Coralville, IA 52241
515-309-2867
[email protected]

Host or Publisher Iowa Bicycle Coalition