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Throughout the year we host many different rides.  Some of the rides we will post events on Facebook and provide extra details there.  Other rides we do not post on Facebook - those rides require a certain pace to maintain throughout the ride and we ask that you call and coordinate with us on joining.  We have recurring rides that happen at the same time every week and we also do special events.  Special events we will always create a Facebook event and promote through our website and newsletter.


Special Event Group Rides

The Gravel Scavel

Casual Gravel Scavenger Hunt Ride

Join us on April 7th starting at 10am in Mason City.  Wayne's Ski and Cycle will play host to "The Gravel Scavel" - a scavenger hunt gravel bike ride with fabulous prizes for those who complete a 'Bingo' card!  Tour the gravel roads of Northern Iowa as you check off varies boxes on your scavenger hunt 'Bingo' card.     

Additional Notes:

Ride Details: Metric Half Century (30 miles) and Metric Century (60 miles) Routes Available.  Mainly gravel roads though there will be brief sections of pavement connectors.  Specific routes to be determined - we will utilize a GPX file through 'Ride with GPS'.  

Entry Fee: Non-Perishable Food Items or Cash Donation the day of the event.  All donations will be given to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank in Mason City.

Prize Details: Prizes can be claimed at Wayne's Ski and Cycle the day of the event upon completion of a 'Bingo' card.  Prizes have been provided by SRAM, Tifosi, Oakley, Smartwool, Kuhl and more!


Have you wanted to learn the single track mountain bike trails in Mason City but don't know where to start? Join us for a two part series where we will show the trails, explain features and show preferred riding routes.  This is a series that will focus on showing the two major sections of single track mountain biking trail.  There are two separate rides - each having their own Facebook Event.  If you plan on attending please select "Going" to the event you wish to attend - if multiple people are joining you comment within the event how many.  All are welcome.  

Part 1 Details: April 13th at 4:30pm will start at Zerbles Trailhead and will focus on all of the more recently built trails going up to Lime Creek Nature Center.

Part 2 Details: April 20th at 4:30pm will start at the Lime Creek Nature Center Parking Lot and will focus on the varies Lime Creek Trails.

Bike: Mountain Bike (Hardtail, Full Suspension) or Fat tire

Entry Fee: Free

Additional Information:
-Helmet Required
-Frequent stops to explain trails and features
-Recommended to bring spare tube or trailside repair tools if you have them (Ride Leaders will have tools as well, though good to bring your own)


Recurring Group Rides

When: Fall/Winter Single Track. Every Tuesday starting at 6:30pm at Zerble's Trailhead.  Bring a Trail Light as it is dark before the ride starts.  

Bike Type: Fat Tire Only

Distance/Pace: This is a slow to moderate pace ride.  Approximately 1 hour 30 minute ride, 8 to 10 miles.  Mainly covering single track and some double track sections.

Status: Suspended until next year

Events Posted on Facebook: Yes

Additional Notes: Events are weather/trail dependent.  Any cancelled ride will be posted on the Wayne's Ski and Cycle Facebook page the day of the event.

When: Spring/Summer Single Track.  Every Tuesday starting at 6:30pm at Zerble's Trailhead.       

Bike Type: Full suspension, hardtail mountain or fat tire bikes.

Distance/Pace: This is a moderate pace ride with optional segments being very fast.  Approximately 1 hour 30 minute ride, 8 to 10 miles.  Mainly covering single track sections.

Status: Active

Events Posted on Facebook: Yes

Additional Notes: We may split into multiple groups to accommodate the number of riders.  Events are weather/trail dependent.  Any cancelled ride will be posted on the Wayne's Ski and Cycle Facebook page the day of the event.

When: Spring/Summer/Fall County Gravel Road Ride. Every Friday starting at 7:30am at Wayne's Ski and Cycle.  Ends at Jitter's Coffee Bar.

Bike Type: Gravel Bikes

Distance/Pace: This is a moderate to fast pace ride.  On average expect 15 to 20 miles, 15mph pace and last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Status: Suspended until next year

Events Posted on Facebook: No

Additional Notes: If you are interested in attending please call the store to coordinate as this type of ride does require a certain level of pace to maintain: 641-423-2851.     

When: Summer Road/Paved Trail Ride.  Every Monday starting at 6:15pm at Wayne's Ski and Cycle.    

Bike Type: Drop bar Road Bikes

Distance/Pace: It is intended to be a very physically demanding ride.  On average expect 20 to 35 miles, 20mph pace and last upwards to 2 hours.

Status: Suspended until next year

Events Posted on Facebook: No

Additional Notes: If you are interested in attending please call the store to coordinate as this type of ride does require a certain level of pace to maintain: 641-423-2851.     

This is a highlight video all the varies single track mountain biking that Mason City has to offer.  This region is unique as many of the trails provide such a dramatic range of type in a short distance.  There is a huge mix of flow, tech, cross country and feature heavy sections throughout all of the trails.  The video provides but a snapshot of what kind of biking is here!