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8 hours ago
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Bike SUX Bike Ride fundraiser benefits Big Brother Big Sister this year
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — On Saturday, the 15th annual Bike SUX Bike Ride helped raise funds to support mentoring programs in Siouxland. More than 100 bikers came out to the event, which is a bike ride around Siouxland that raises money for local nonprofits. Registration began at 8 a.m. with riders taking off at 9 o'clock from Caribou Coffee on Hamilton Boulevard. From there, they traveled to Sergeant Bluff before heading back to Sioux City. This year's Bike SUX proceeds will help benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland. They create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Story continues below Top Story: Local band to be featured on Saturday in the Park Main Stage Lights & Sirens: Part of roof collapses during fire at Dakota City boat dealer Sports: Falcons fly to history! West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win against Van Meter Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here 'The ride originally started 15 years ago to promote cycling in Sioux City,' said the founder of Bike SUX John Donovan. 'We have a beautiful trail system, and we should be using it, so that's why it really started. But then, we threw a charity aspect into it the first year, and we've continued to do that, so for 15 years, we've been raising money for charity.' The event ended at One Eyed Jack's on Hamilton for lunch and a chance to win some raffle prizes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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15th Annual Bike SUX coming to Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Bicyclists from across the Midwest are coming to Siouxland for the 15th annual Bike SUX. According to the press release, the ride will be from Caribou Coffee on Hamilton Boulevard at 9:00 a.m. and will wind up at One Eyed Jacks. Registration and check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. The bike ride began not only to promote cycling in Siouxland, but also to raise money. Each year, Bike SUX raises funds for a different nonprofit in Siouxland. This year, the event is raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland. Story continues below Top Story: McCook Lake residents in need of more dirt to rebuild homes Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Mathew and Tom Burns bonding through Western Midwest baseball trip Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Registration is $35 per rider and $15 for youth riders. The event will also be selling raffle tickets for anyone interested. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. RAGBRAI training is available through Bike SUX as well. The Bike SUX Facebook page says there will be complimentary coffee provided by Caribou from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland, visit their website. And to register or learn more about Bike SUX, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
