Description

Tour

Distance - 100 each day or there is a shorter option each day

Cycling enthusiasts, get ready! Registration is now open for the Tour of the Mississippi River Valley (TOMRV) 2025, a two-day bike ride taking place on Saturday, June 7th, and Sunday, June 8th, 2025. This year, TOMRV returns with the promise of an unforgettable and challenging adventure for cyclists of all levels.

Organized by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club, TOMRV is celebrating its 46th year in 2025. This popular event attracts over 1,000 cyclists annually, who come to ride the scenic and challenging roads along the glacier-carved Mississippi River Valley. From flat stretches to steep bluffs, TOMRV offers a variety of terrains that challenge riders, from competitive racers to fitness enthusiasts. In addition to well-stocked SAG stops, there will also be bike support on route by certified bike mechanics.

Don't miss out on this incredible event. Register now and prepare for an adventure of a lifetime!

Route

Route:

• Day 1: Covers approximately 105 miles from Bettendorf to Dubuque, Iowa, crossing the mighty Mississippi River twice: once at Sabula, IA and the other coming into from Dubuque, IA from Wisconsin on US 61 with a shorter route option available. The shorter route starts at Goose Lake, IA, and is approximately 70 miles.
• Day 2: Another 100 mile return leg to Bettendorf, Iowa or opt for the shorter route stopping in Goose Lake, Iowa which is about 47 miles. Day 2 riding is all in Iowa.

Day 1 Highlights:

• Start: Isle Hotel/ Casino in Bettendorf or Northeast High School in Goose Lake.
• Route: Riders will depart from the starting location and traverse through the rolling countryside of Iowa, making their way to Savanna. Here, they will cross the Mississippi River into Illinois. Upon crossing the river at Savanna, riders will encounter the first Illinois SAG stop at Palisades Park, an excellent spot to rest and refuel. Continuing the ride, they will travel up the Illinois side, facing a challenging climb up Chestnut Mountain. This climb offers stunning views before descending into the historic town of Galena, IL. Next, riders will tackle the infamous Wall, a steep ascent leading into Menominee. From there, the route briefly crosses into Wisconsin, where they will enjoy a scenic descent towards the Mighty Mississippi River. The route touches a bit of Wisconsin before crossing the river again into Dubuque on US 61 from Wisconsin.

 

 

Rest Stops:

• Princeton, Iowa
• Miles, IA
• Palisades Park, Illinois
• Hanover, Illinois
• Galena, Illinois (Chestnut Mountain across Blackjack Road)
• Menominee, Illinois

 

Well-stocked with trail mix, fresh fruit, peanut butter sandwiches, and more. There is a lunch stop in Palisades Park, IL, which will include sandwiches.

Overnight:

• At Loras College in Dubuque, IA, with a buffet dinner. There will be a beer garden to relax in prior to dinner. The college will offer a variety of overnight accommodations from camping (tent or RV) to reserving a dorm room for a fee. The college will also have shower options and overnight secure bike storage.

Day 2 Highlights:

• Depart: Dubuque, IA, and return to your destination of choice, either Bettendorf or Goose Lake.
• Route: Gradual climbs out of Dubuque through the Mines of Spain, continuing south along the Great Mississippi Road.

The return route to Goose Lake is approximately 45 miles. The return route to Bettendorf is approximately 100 miles.

Rest Stops:

• Weimerskirch Farm US 52, Iowa
• Springbrook, Iowa
• Northeast High School, Goose Lake, Iowa
• McCausland, Iowa

Registration

$229.00 -Early Registration until March 31, 2025.

• $249.00 April 1- May 31 Registration (3/31 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 5/31 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
•  $289.00 June 1- June 8 Registration (5/31 at 11:59 PM US/Central through the day of the event)
• $289.00 Registration at packet (No discounts)

 

What is included in my registration fee?

• Bike support on the route by certified bike mechanics.
• 4-6 (depending on route) well stocked sag stops at intervals on the route each day.
• Baggage transportation from Bettendorf/ Goose Lake to Loras College on Saturday then service back to the Goose Lake and Isle Hotel / Casino Bettendorf on Sunday.
• Live Music in the "Beer Garden" at Loras College
• Buffet Dinner at Loras College.
• Secured Overnight Bike Storage
• T-shirt to commemorate the ride
• Raffle Prizes

Contact

Tina Anderson

728metz@gmail.com

563-580-0190

Laura Pfab

pfabulus@gmail.com

515-988-8386