Rides & events
you won't want to miss this one....
Sunday, September 4th at 1 p.m.

Come to Lake View for a bike ride Sunday, September 4th benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. The route will go on the Sauk Rail Trail through Carnarvon, Breda (optional) and stops around Black Hawk Lake. The short route is approximately 10 miles up to 25 miles on the full route. Ride starts at The Bar at 1:00 P.M. and will end at the Stone Piers (4 short blocks from start location) with a free outdoor concert with Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal performing. The band will start at 6 P.M. and food will be available for sale. Look for our special guest Ronald McDonald making appearances on the route. Enjoy an afternoon of meeting families who have benefited from the Ronald McDonald House and we will be raffling off special prize packages.
Pre-registarter for $20 by sending money to:
Ronal's Road Rally
211 4th Street
Lake View, IA 51450
Day of registration available for #25 at the bar.
Pre-registarter for $20 by sending money to:
Ronal's Road Rally
211 4th Street
Lake View, IA 51450
Day of registration available for #25 at the bar.
Saturday, September 10th
Rivalry Ride 4
Sauk Rail Trail Tailgate Party Ride PRE-Register Online: rivalryride.bigcartel.com Registration includes a T-shirt, door prized and goodies along the route. Registration day of event 10L30 - 11:30 at the Carp in Lake View. Ride Starts at the Thirsty Carp in Lake View and ends at Whiskey Run in Maple River. STOPS INCLUDE: The Bar in Lake View, Trailside Roadhouse in Carnarvon, and Red's Place in Breda |
Friday, September 16th at 7 p.m.

Full Moon Bike Ride
Whiskey Run in Maple River will be hosting a Full Moon Bike Ride on Friday, September 16th starting at 7 P.M. The ride will head north up the trail to Red's Place in Breda. The ride is 7 miles one way or 14 miles round trip. Come out and enjoy the Sauk Rail Trail at night. Please use lights when riding at dark.
Whiskey Run in Maple River will be hosting a Full Moon Bike Ride on Friday, September 16th starting at 7 P.M. The ride will head north up the trail to Red's Place in Breda. The ride is 7 miles one way or 14 miles round trip. Come out and enjoy the Sauk Rail Trail at night. Please use lights when riding at dark.
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The Sauk Rail Trail Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their donations for our 2016 Season Kickoff Event:
Iowa E-Bike Lakeshore Cyclery Iowa Legendary Rye Whiskey Carroll County Conservation Sac County Conservation Auen Distributing ISEC Bicycles HY – VEE In addition, we would like to thank all of those who came out to enjoy a warm but windy day on the trail. A total of $1,597.00 was raised and will be put toward trail improvement. A special thanks to Pat Staiert and Von Kettelson who chaired this event. |
We hope you enjoyed the day!

RAFFLE ITEMS
Ticket Price: 1 for $5 or 3 for $10
3 FREE raffle tickets with SRT lifetime pass
Iowa E-Bike
1. Budweiser Bicycle with lights & front bag
2. Bicycle Helmet adult or child size, & certificate for e-bike experience for 2 with picnic on SRT
3. Baggy padded Bike Shorts in your size small thru XL, & cert. as above aprox 2 ½ to 3 hours
4. $20 certificate for bike, parts, accessories or labor at IEB
Iowa Legendary Rye Whiskey
1. Private tasting for 4 & 1 bottle of ILRW charred oak barrel aged whiskey
2. Private tasting for 4 & 1 bottle of ILRW white whiskey
3. ILRW hoodie, T shirt & 2 shot glasses
4. ILRW hoodie, cap & 2 shot glasses
Carroll Conservation
1. Weekend at swan lake cabin
2. SRT T-Shirt
Lakeshore Cyclery Storm Lake
1. Lakeshore Cyclery Jersey, & waterbottle
2. Lakeshore Cyclery bike shorts & waterbottle
3. Helmet & waterbottle
4. T-shirt & waterbottle
Auen Distributing
1. Large Michelob Ultra soft pack cooler & 2 Michelob Ultra koozies
2. Large Michelob Ultra soft pack cooler & 2 Michelob Ultra koozies
3. Stainless steel Michelob Ultra waterbottle & 4 Michelob Ultra koozies
4. Stainless steel Michelob Ultra waterbottle & 4 Michelob Ultra koozies
ISEC Bicycles
1. Quality Head light & tail light combo pack (2)
2. $50 ISCE bike shop Gift certificate
3. $50 ISCE bike shop Gift certificate
HY – VEE
1. Gift certificate ( Have request Form ) confirn with Chris Bock kitchen & fresh manager
Ticket Price: 1 for $5 or 3 for $10
3 FREE raffle tickets with SRT lifetime pass
Iowa E-Bike
1. Budweiser Bicycle with lights & front bag
2. Bicycle Helmet adult or child size, & certificate for e-bike experience for 2 with picnic on SRT
3. Baggy padded Bike Shorts in your size small thru XL, & cert. as above aprox 2 ½ to 3 hours
4. $20 certificate for bike, parts, accessories or labor at IEB
Iowa Legendary Rye Whiskey
1. Private tasting for 4 & 1 bottle of ILRW charred oak barrel aged whiskey
2. Private tasting for 4 & 1 bottle of ILRW white whiskey
3. ILRW hoodie, T shirt & 2 shot glasses
4. ILRW hoodie, cap & 2 shot glasses
Carroll Conservation
1. Weekend at swan lake cabin
2. SRT T-Shirt
Lakeshore Cyclery Storm Lake
1. Lakeshore Cyclery Jersey, & waterbottle
2. Lakeshore Cyclery bike shorts & waterbottle
3. Helmet & waterbottle
4. T-shirt & waterbottle
Auen Distributing
1. Large Michelob Ultra soft pack cooler & 2 Michelob Ultra koozies
2. Large Michelob Ultra soft pack cooler & 2 Michelob Ultra koozies
3. Stainless steel Michelob Ultra waterbottle & 4 Michelob Ultra koozies
4. Stainless steel Michelob Ultra waterbottle & 4 Michelob Ultra koozies
ISEC Bicycles
1. Quality Head light & tail light combo pack (2)
2. $50 ISCE bike shop Gift certificate
3. $50 ISCE bike shop Gift certificate
HY – VEE
1. Gift certificate ( Have request Form ) confirn with Chris Bock kitchen & fresh manager

HAWKEYE & CYCLONE FANS: It’s time to represent your team, so get on your bikes and ride!
Join Team Kawkeye, Team Stray, and Team Spin for:
RIVALRY RIDE III: “Two Heroes – One Rivalry”
DATE: September 12th, 2015
TIME: 9:00 AM
STARTING LOCATION: B&S’s 529, 529 N. Main St., Carroll, IA 51401
REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration is $20.00 which includes a RIVALRY RIDE III T-shirt & Koozie
DETAILS: This year we welcome The Iowa Nice Guy, Scott Siepker, as a special guest to the Rivalry Ride festivities! Scott has an exciting film in the works and will be on hand to share some details, have some fun and, of course, bag on Nebraska…. the one thing we can all agree on!
B&S’s 529 will be open at 9:00 AM for registration, to get you prepped for the day in true tailgate style with Bloody Mary,s, drinks and a bite to eat for breakfast while hanging out with Iowa Nice Guy. The ride will start around 10:00 AM as we depart B&S’s and leisurely head north on the Sauk Rail Trail. The Angry Beaver in Maple River will be ready to serve all fans with a beverage before continuing to D&K’s 10th hole at the Breda Golf Course for some food, tailgating games and drinks before heading back down the trail to return to Carroll. The Iowa Nice Guy will also be there after the game to hang out with us for the rest of the night’s festivities and listen to Jason Reed play on into the night.
Game kickoff is at 3:30 PM. All sponsored bars will be broadcasting the game for those of you that want to take your time to enjoy all the fun and festivities along the trail. Be ready to cheer on your team wherever you choose!
POST GAME: There will be LIVE MUSIC back at B&S 529, so be sure to get there for the after ride party. This is one event you DON’T want to miss!
This event is put on by the Sauk Rail Trail Association (SRTA) and proceeds go to improvements to the Sauk Rail Trail.
Join Team Kawkeye, Team Stray, and Team Spin for:
RIVALRY RIDE III: “Two Heroes – One Rivalry”
DATE: September 12th, 2015
TIME: 9:00 AM
STARTING LOCATION: B&S’s 529, 529 N. Main St., Carroll, IA 51401
REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration is $20.00 which includes a RIVALRY RIDE III T-shirt & Koozie
DETAILS: This year we welcome The Iowa Nice Guy, Scott Siepker, as a special guest to the Rivalry Ride festivities! Scott has an exciting film in the works and will be on hand to share some details, have some fun and, of course, bag on Nebraska…. the one thing we can all agree on!
B&S’s 529 will be open at 9:00 AM for registration, to get you prepped for the day in true tailgate style with Bloody Mary,s, drinks and a bite to eat for breakfast while hanging out with Iowa Nice Guy. The ride will start around 10:00 AM as we depart B&S’s and leisurely head north on the Sauk Rail Trail. The Angry Beaver in Maple River will be ready to serve all fans with a beverage before continuing to D&K’s 10th hole at the Breda Golf Course for some food, tailgating games and drinks before heading back down the trail to return to Carroll. The Iowa Nice Guy will also be there after the game to hang out with us for the rest of the night’s festivities and listen to Jason Reed play on into the night.
Game kickoff is at 3:30 PM. All sponsored bars will be broadcasting the game for those of you that want to take your time to enjoy all the fun and festivities along the trail. Be ready to cheer on your team wherever you choose!
POST GAME: There will be LIVE MUSIC back at B&S 529, so be sure to get there for the after ride party. This is one event you DON’T want to miss!
This event is put on by the Sauk Rail Trail Association (SRTA) and proceeds go to improvements to the Sauk Rail Trail.
Soles & Spokes Ride/Run
September 26, 2015 - The Soles and Spokes Ride/Run is a 6 or 12 mile two person team event. Both team members starting at the same time with one on a bike and one running. At anytime, you can switch with your partner.You do not have to stay together during the races but you do have to finish together. Great races for any biker or runner. Please contact Sac City Community Center for questions 712-662-4553 or email saccitycc@gmail.com.
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The Sauk Rail Trail Association
proudly presents the 5TH ANNUAL RIDE THE RAIL May 23rd, 2015 - SUCCESS |
The 5th Annual Ride the Rail returns this summer with a new theme and new date. This years ride with take place on Saturday May 23rd during Memorial Day weekend.
Red, White and Ride will start with registration at 10:00 a.m.in downtown Lake View. Pre-Registration is $15.00 and Day of ride is $20.00. All registered riders will receive a trail pass for the day and a Red White and Ride bandanna. A portion of each registration fee will go towards the Veterans Memorial in Speaker park or another Veteran related organization. Four routes are available for riders this year:
Please continue to check back to this page as on-line registration will be coming soon! |
Wheelin' Wiener Wednesday's The Angry Beaver in Maple River is supporting a Wednesday Night Bike ride every third Wednesday of the month from May to September. Come have a beer and a wiener this Wednesday, May 20th. We will be taking a free will donation with all proceeds going to the Relay for Life. For all of you early planners the next scheduled Wheelin’ Wiener Wednesday will be June 17th.
tHE uLTRA T.H.I.R.S.T. thursday night rides
June 13, 2015
Spring Bike Bash Time: 11:00 AM Lake View's Spring Bike Bash Registration is OPEN! Register by June 8th and save $5. As our way of saying thanks to 10 years of loyalty and fun, every person who registers will be entered into our #EPIC drawing. Prizes: Trek bike donated from ISEC Bike Shop and lots of other cool things. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! It's an anniversary celebration 10 years in the making! We would like to take this year to say THANK YOU to all of the loyal bikers that have been with us since the beginning, those who have joined along the way, and the newbies who will join us on June 13th. We plan to GIVE BACK to you for all of your love, support, laughs the past 10 years. We promise, it'll be #EPIC. |

September 13, 2014
Rivalry Ride II: A Trail Divided
HAWKEYE AND CYCLONE FANS: It’s time to represent your team, so get on your bikes and ride!
Join Team Kawkeye, Team Stray, and Team Spin for:
TIME: 9:00 AM
STARTING LOCATION: B&S’s 529, 529 N. Main St., Carroll, IA 51401
REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration is $20.00 and includes a RIVALARY RIDE II performance T-shirt. PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS ON SEPTEMBER 7TH AT MIDNIGHT. Day of Registration is $25.00 and your T-shirt will be shipped to you. Those 18 and under are free.
DETAILS: B&S’s 529 will be open at 9:00 AM for registration, and they’ll get you prepped for the day in true tailgate style with Bloody Mary’s, drinks and breakfast burritos. The ride will begin around 10:00 AM as we depart B&S’s and head north on the Sauk Rail Trail.
The Angry Beaver in Maple River will be ready to serve all fans that want a beverage stop before continuing to the famous Red’s Place in Breda, IA. That’s right riders; RED’S will be OPEN and ready for us! D&K’s 10th Hole will be helping out RED’s by grilling food for all of us hungry riders that need to refuel.
Game kickoff is at 2:30. All sponsored bars will be broadcasting the game for those of you that want to take your time to enjoy all the fun and festivities along the trail. Be ready to cheer on your team wherever you choose!
POST GAME: There will be a raffle of some great Iowa and Iowa State merchandise and LIVE MUSIC back at B&S 529, so be sure to get there for the after ride party. This is one event you DON’T want to miss!
**All proceeds will go to the Sauk Rail Trail Association to fund improvements and maintenance on the SAUK RAIL TRAIL**
Rivalry Ride II: A Trail Divided
HAWKEYE AND CYCLONE FANS: It’s time to represent your team, so get on your bikes and ride!
Join Team Kawkeye, Team Stray, and Team Spin for:
TIME: 9:00 AM
STARTING LOCATION: B&S’s 529, 529 N. Main St., Carroll, IA 51401
REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration is $20.00 and includes a RIVALARY RIDE II performance T-shirt. PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS ON SEPTEMBER 7TH AT MIDNIGHT. Day of Registration is $25.00 and your T-shirt will be shipped to you. Those 18 and under are free.
DETAILS: B&S’s 529 will be open at 9:00 AM for registration, and they’ll get you prepped for the day in true tailgate style with Bloody Mary’s, drinks and breakfast burritos. The ride will begin around 10:00 AM as we depart B&S’s and head north on the Sauk Rail Trail.
The Angry Beaver in Maple River will be ready to serve all fans that want a beverage stop before continuing to the famous Red’s Place in Breda, IA. That’s right riders; RED’S will be OPEN and ready for us! D&K’s 10th Hole will be helping out RED’s by grilling food for all of us hungry riders that need to refuel.
Game kickoff is at 2:30. All sponsored bars will be broadcasting the game for those of you that want to take your time to enjoy all the fun and festivities along the trail. Be ready to cheer on your team wherever you choose!
POST GAME: There will be a raffle of some great Iowa and Iowa State merchandise and LIVE MUSIC back at B&S 529, so be sure to get there for the after ride party. This is one event you DON’T want to miss!
**All proceeds will go to the Sauk Rail Trail Association to fund improvements and maintenance on the SAUK RAIL TRAIL**

June 21, 2014
Ride The Rail
Hosted by the Sauk Rail Trail Association
WELCOME TO THE 4TH ANNUAL RIDE THE RAIL ON THE SAUK RAIL TRAIL!This year ride will start in Carroll at the Carroll County Courthouse parking lot with registration starting at 10:00 a.m. and from there ride to the Sauk Rail Trail in Rolling Hills. We will ride up the trail with stops in Maple River, Breda, Carnavon & Lake View. After a hydration stop in Lake View, we will turn around and head back down the trail in time for the Jay Clyde Band in Breda for the street dance at 5 pm. We will have vendors there to supply food & drinks along with ISEC Bike Shop & Lakeshore Cyclery to help you with your bike needs. We also will be having a raffle for some great prizes so get signed up right when you get in the gate. Jay Clyde Band will play until 8 pm then you can head back to Carroll to finish off the great day of riding. Can’t wait to see you there!
Registration: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Start Location: Carroll County Courthouse Parking Lot
Registration Fees: $15 pre-ride & $20 day of eventIncludes:
Ride The Rail
Hosted by the Sauk Rail Trail Association
WELCOME TO THE 4TH ANNUAL RIDE THE RAIL ON THE SAUK RAIL TRAIL!This year ride will start in Carroll at the Carroll County Courthouse parking lot with registration starting at 10:00 a.m. and from there ride to the Sauk Rail Trail in Rolling Hills. We will ride up the trail with stops in Maple River, Breda, Carnavon & Lake View. After a hydration stop in Lake View, we will turn around and head back down the trail in time for the Jay Clyde Band in Breda for the street dance at 5 pm. We will have vendors there to supply food & drinks along with ISEC Bike Shop & Lakeshore Cyclery to help you with your bike needs. We also will be having a raffle for some great prizes so get signed up right when you get in the gate. Jay Clyde Band will play until 8 pm then you can head back to Carroll to finish off the great day of riding. Can’t wait to see you there!
Registration: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Start Location: Carroll County Courthouse Parking Lot
Registration Fees: $15 pre-ride & $20 day of eventIncludes:
- Day Trail Pass
- Ride the Rail wristband for entrance into the Jay Clyde Band in Breda @ 5 pm
- Sauk Rail Trail Koozie
- Donation towards paving the bridges along the trail