Thirteen years ago, a small group of us got together and saw two needs; one to raise money for a growing need and two, to promote cycling in the Siouxland area. We started our first community ride Bike SUX (SUX are the call letters for our airport, strange but true). Our first year was far more successful than we could have possibly dreamed of. We had over 150 riders coming to Sioux City from as far as Minneapolis to participate.
​We have grown beyond our wildest dreams! We anticipate over 250 riders from all over.
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With RAGBRAI always starting on the Western side of Iowa this ride has proven to be a trial run for the big ride in July!
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Riders of all kinds can participate; in fact we encourage newbies to dust off their bicycles and give cycling a whirl.
This year's Bike SUX proceeds will benefit the June E. Nylen Cancer Center's current greatest need by supporting the renovation and expansion of the chemotherapy infusion mixing area and the medically integrated dispensary. These are two behind-the-scenes areas that critically support what the medical team needs to care for the thousands of patients treated each year. This construction project was delayed until later this year due to increased costs - it will be a total of $2.3 million and the Cancer Center is trying to pay for as much of this project as possible with donations.
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The ride is complete with a lunch provided by One Eyed Jack’s, and you will not want to miss out on all of our amazing raffle prizes!
