get ready—TOMRV 2026 is back, and we can’t wait to welcome you for one of the Midwest’s most scenic and challenging rides!
📅 June 6–7, 2026
📍 Bettendorf & Goose Lake, Iowa
Whether you’re chasing a century, riding with friends, or tackling those legendary Mississippi River Valley hills, TOMRV delivers unforgettable routes, great support, and an amazing cycling community.
✨ Why riders love TOMRV:
- Fully supported routes both days
- Well‑stocked SAG stops (with new locations for 2026!)
- Certified bike mechanics on route
- Scenic river views, rolling farmland, and bluff country climbs
- Loras College overnight option with Saturday night buffet
- One‑day and two‑day ride options
🗂 Packet pick‑up:
Friday evening, June 5, at the Isle Casino – North Tower in Bettendorf.
Friendly reminder: packet pick‑up starts at 4:30 PM.
🛠 Plan smart: Routes and SAG stops are posted on Facebook and may change due to construction. Facebook is the best place for real‑time updates.
👉 Stay connected:
https://www.facebook.com/TOMRVRider
Learn more by listenting to the JustgoBike Podcast. https://ragbrai.com/justgobike-episode-398/
Episode 398: The Tour of the Mississippi River Valley Weekend Ride
The Tour of the Mississippi River Valley bicycle event is back again in 2026! Coming up June 6 & 7, this two day bike ride is put on by the Quad Cities Bike Club and has been around for about 45 years.
Tina, the TOMRV ride director is on to talk about this popular event that attracts cyclists annually to ride the scenic and challenging roads along the glacier-carved Mississippi River Valley. From flat stretches to steep bluffs, TOMRV offers a variety of terrains that challenge riders, from competitive racers to fitness enthusiasts. If you are looking for stunning views and plenty of hill training, TOMRV is your event!
Find more info on the QCBC Website
Challenge yourself. Ride amazing roads. Be part of a tradition.
We’ll see you at the start line!
Happy riding,
The TOMRV Team