Ride on: Central Iowa social bike rides

May 22, 2012

Ride on: Central Iowa social bike rides
Billy H. Morefield, 36, stopped at el Bait Shop for a beer during an afternoon commute earlier this month. (Credit: Eric Rowley/Metromix)

We turned our handlebars toward some of the great recreational rides in Des Moines and central Iowa. Whether you’re in it for the company, the food or the brews, we’ve planned out what you need to know before you hit the trail.

The ride: Cumming Tap on Taco Tuesday

Patrons enjoy the patio at the Cumming Tap in Cumming, which is a popular destination for bikers on Tuesday nights when the bar serves tacos.

The ride: High Trestle Trail

Just feet off the High Trestle Trail, Flat Tire Lounge is a popular destination for cyclists

The ride: Handlebar Happy Hour

GoodSons Martini and Panini featured in Handlebar Happy Hour

Five more routes from el Bait Shop

With hundreds of miles of recreational trails in the area, getting around on your bike is a snap. Here are five rides, all starting at el Bait Shop. With hundreds of miles of recreational trails in the area, getting around on your bike is a snap. Here are

There are hundreds of organized rides in Iowa during the summer. Here just a few in central Iowa that we're excited about.

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