The Courage Ride Gravel Ride 2024

Courage Ride, a local biking event that raises funds for sarcoma cancer research.It is an annual event that was founded in 2005 by Jackie and Tom Bailey of Riverside, Iowa to honor the courage of their son, Seth, who passed away at age 25 after battling sarcoma for eight years. Over the past 19 years, the event has raised $875,000 for sarcoma cancer research at the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

This year’s Courage Ride was held August 12th, with more than 400 riders from 11 different states taking part in the event. Six different route choices as well as a virtual ride option offered something for everyone of all ages and riding abilities. All routes started and finished at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City, where a silent auction was also held.