The Tour de Grimes is an annual bike ride event that begins and ends at Waterworks Park in Grimes, Iowa (200 N James Street, Grimes, IA). The event is a fundraising effort for what will eventually be a new veterans exhibit in the Heritage at Grimes development, adjacent to the new Grimes Public Library, which is currently under construction.
This is a family friendly event and is comprised of two separate rides. The first is what we call a "Fun Ride" which is a 21.8 mile round (round trip), with a planned pit-stop at Kinship Brewery in Waukee, Iowa. The first ride departs at 10:30 a.m.
The second ride is referred to as the "Family Ride". This route is shorter, only 4.63 miles, and is ideal for families with young children or people who want to support a good cause, but don't have quite as much time to commit. The Family Ride departs at 11:00 a.m. and will be led by Grimes Mayor Scott Mikkelsen, which is why this event is also referred to as the Mayor's Bike Ride.
Cost to participate is as follows: Individual Riders can register in advance or the day of the ride for $10/person. A family can register for their entire group for $20. Additional donations are not expected, but would be welcome in support advancing the veterans exhibit project more quickly.