Iowa City Bike Library

Iowa City Bike Library The Bike Library is a volunteer-run community bike project located at 1222 S. Gilbert Court, in Iowa City, Iowa.

The Bike Library is a volunteer-run community bicycle project located at 1222 S. We repair donated bikes and check them out to the public. Bikes are priced with a deposit (ranging from $50-$300). If a bike is returned in good condition within the six-month checkout period, the deposit will be returned to the user, minus a $50 processing fee and damage to the bicycle, if any. Alternatively, patrons can choose to keep their bikes and forfeit their deposit.

Here’s what we’re doing on Farm Cycle 4 Youth, September 20!9:30 - 10:30 Check-In at Bike Library with Daydrink coffeeAf...
09/04/2026

Here’s what we’re doing on Farm Cycle 4 Youth, September 20!

9:30 - 10:30 Check-In at Bike Library with Daydrink coffee

After checking in, you may leave whenever you like.

Remember to bring a t-shirt for screen-printing!

~1 hour ride to . . .

10:30 - 12:00 Walker Homestead with resident chef Diana Giles and music by Golden Alexander

The 18 mile route turns back. All others continue on!

~30 min. ride to . . .

11:30 - 2:00 Mark and Val’s Prary Erth with Get Fresh’s Wendy Zimmerman

The 28 mile route turns back. All others continue on!

~45 min. ride to . . .

1:00 - 3:00 Lucky Star Farm with Luna’s Tacos chef Isabel Garcia Luna

~30 min. ride to. . .

2:00 - 5:00 Belgum Grove with Kindred chefs Molly Kirby and Connor Jenkins

On Farm Cycle, you’ll have an opportunity to ride trails that are typically reserved for pedestrians.

~1 hr ride to . . .

1:30 - 6:00 After Party @ Bike Library with Yotopia chefs Veronica Tessler and Ryan Bruner with Realand Protein and Joe Bee’s Honey

Let's get readddyyyy to GRAVEL! For the month of September, Friday Gatos rides will be Intro to Gravel to prepare folks ...
09/03/2026

Let's get readddyyyy to GRAVEL! For the month of September, Friday Gatos rides will be Intro to Gravel to prepare folks for Farm Cycle 4 Youth. If you're new to gravel, this is a perfect way to try things out. Join us Friday Sept 4th with a 6pm roll-out for a sweet 13.6 mile ride. Stop by the shop during open hours 12-5pm on Friday to make sure you're ready. Clare is leading and we need a volunteer sweeper! Any takers?

The days are getting shorter so lights are required for rides. Be bright and visible in your clothing choices too.

From the Youth Garage: are those…NEW bikes being built at the Bike Library?! We have been having a blast putting togethe...
09/02/2026

From the Youth Garage: are those…NEW bikes being built at the Bike Library?! We have been having a blast putting together some Specialized Bicycle Components Rockhoppers together new out of the box with geoffsbikeandski for Iowa City School District. Southeast and Northwest Middle Schoolers will be working their way through the Outride Riding 4 Focus curriculum in PE class this fall and spring. Pretty cool stuff!

Bike Librarian Michael has been flirting the town for us making sure folks know about FARM CYCLE 4 YOUTH! Sunday, Sept. ...
09/02/2026

Bike Librarian Michael has been flirting the town for us making sure folks know about FARM CYCLE 4 YOUTH! Sunday, Sept. 20th bike the farms with us! Eat delicious local food. Meet some of Johnson County’s local growers and find out about some cool spots to bike to with your friends later. Get your tickets! Xoxoxo to all the local businesses 😘✨🤠

08/29/2026

Coming soon! By the one and only Drew Evans

40+ people came out for Gatos en Ronda last week! Phenomenal weather, phenomenal ride, phenomenal ice cream social. Come...
08/26/2026

40+ people came out for Gatos en Ronda last week! Phenomenal weather, phenomenal ride, phenomenal ice cream social. Come join the fun this week. Matt's leading us out to Saddlebrook Marsh with Deemah as the sweeper. Ride leaves at 6pm from the BL. Lights, helmet, water and link in bio🔗 for the route.

Only a few spots left!!
08/25/2026

Only a few spots left!!

We welcome women/trans/femme folks to join us for a bikepacking adventure and unique opportunity to spend the night at T...
08/25/2026

We welcome women/trans/femme folks to join us for a bikepacking adventure and unique opportunity to spend the night at Two Horse Farm property. We'll meet some of the Raptor Advocacy Rehabilitation & Education residents that share the property, hike, and enjoy a campfire and camaraderie.

Nos pasando la tocha a 5M Emprendimiento el otro noche. ✨
08/24/2026

Nos pasando la tocha a 5M Emprendimiento el otro noche. ✨

08/24/2026

Address

1222 South Gilbert Court
Iowa City, IA
52240

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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