You can join other cyclists on Dec. 6 for a ride around the river. This year, Friends of Off-Road Cycling is partnering with Front Street Brewery for a food drive.
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Local cyclists are gearing up for what organizers call the Quad Cities’ biggest Fat Bike event as riders gather on Saturday, Dec. 6 for Global Fat Bike Day 2025.
The community ride begins at noon at Front Street Brewery’s location at the Freight House in Davenport, with a group photo planned for 1 p.m. at LeClaire Park before cyclists head out along the Mississippi River.
The event is hosted by the local nonprofit Friends of Off-Road Cycling with support from Front Street Brewery. This year’s ride will also serve as a food drive for River Bend Food Bank, and participants are encouraged to bring canned goods or other non-perishable items to help support local families. Those who donate will be automatically entered into a “growler of the month” gift basket drawing.
Riders can freely choose their route, whether it’s north to Sylvan Island’s singletrack trails, south to Credit Island, or through downtown Davenport on pavement. All types of bikes are welcome.
Front Street Brewery will offer several ride-day specials, including buy-one-get-one pints of beer, $2 off growlers, and discounted 4-packs to take home. A separate prize raffle will be drawn at 12:30 p.m.
River Bend Food Bank’s most-needed items include canned meat, stews, chili, peanut butter, soups, tuna, chicken, vegetables and fruit.
As for the cold, organizers say: “Fat bikes don’t care, and neither should you.”
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