The Stiff Ride, on June 27, is a Three-Leg course around the Cedar Rapids, IA area, starting at the Shack Tavern, at 2545 Old River Road, S.W.

Stiff Ride, Leg 1

The Stiff Ride will begin in the parking lot of The Shack Tavern, located in Cedar Rapids at 2545 Old River Road, S.W. We will ride the Cedar River bike trail to Ely. Route arrows will be placed at intersections along the route indicating which way to turn. The first rest stop along the route is Odie’s Bar located in the charming village of Ely, (approximately 7 miles ride from the New Shack Tavern). If you play hacky sack, join us in the hacky circle behind Odie’s Bar.

Stiff Ride, Leg 2

After we devour all the beer and food at Odie’s Bar we press on for 16 miles to the quaint, riverside hamlet of Sutliff. Between Ely and Sutliff, be sure to look for the Team Stiff Bus along the route for a delightful respite at the Beer Oasis. Baxa’s Sutliff Store & Tavern will serve burgers, hotdogs and beer throughout the day to all bikers. Enjoy the river side view, the historic Sutliff Bridge, and a round a hacky sack with fellow bikers.

Stiff Ride, Leg 3

The mileage from Sutliff back to New Shack Tavern is 14 miles. A post-ride party will be held at New Shack Tavern to conclude the day’s events.

Extra miles

The Shueyville Loop: For those bikers who want to ride some extra miles and take a different route back to The New Shack Tavern, you can take a left turn to Shueyville, have a beer at the local bar, and then head north and east back to Cedar River bike trail and The Shack Tavern.