Bacoon Ride 2025 | Raccoon River Valley Trailhead
Sports & Fitness
Running
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.
Join the fun and experience the excitement of the Bacoon Ride – sign up today!
Your Registration Includes
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 Bacoon "Riders of Hogwarts" T-shirt
A commemorative PassPORK punch card for all your bacon treats
Ability to participate in the theme costume contest
After party with live music
Your Impact on Iowa Bicycling
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
Map/Route
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)
Ride with GPS link
SAG Service
Thank you to Thirsty Pigs for providing SAG for this event!
Lodging
Sleep Inn Waukee
2885 Grand Prairie Parkway, Building A, Waukee, IA, 50263
Book online
Hotel Renovo
11167 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Book online
Revel Hotel
11211 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Book online
Partners & Sponsors
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.
Contact
For more information contact:
Katie Bowden
Iowa Bicycle Coalition
P.O. Box 5562
Coralville, IA 52241
515-309-2867
katie@iowabike.org
Information Source: Iowa Bicycle Coalition | eventbrite