The Courage Ride travels over gently rolling hills, past Amish homesteads and over old stagecoach routes. There are six different routes, ranging from 16 miles to just over 100 miles.
Proceeds from the Courage Ride help fund sarcoma cancer research at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Last year the ride raised $44,000.
New this year are three gravel routes of 60, 80 and 100 miles in length. The routes will have rest stops.
The Courage Ride is known for its unique and inviting rest stops.