Ride’n GREEN to the Farmer’s Market is a weekly Saturday ride with a group starting in Clive and in Ankeny. Both rides will start promptly at 8:00 A.M. and ride the great Central Iowa Trail System where possible to downtown Des Moines to the very popular Farmer’s Market. The Clive ride will start from the Clive Aquatic Center parking lot at 1801 N.W. 114th St. The Ankeny ride starts from Kyle’s Bikes at 1840 S.W. White Birch Circle in Ankeny.

Ride’n GREEN to the Farmer’s Market is ridden at a relaxed pace so everyone can have a good time. If you’re new to cycling or training for a future goal like the Tour the Raccoon, this is a great ride for you. Both rides are around 25 total miles, so please be properly equipped. This is a fairly loose structured ride without support or sag. We do plan to have a ride leader each week but if an official ride leader is not on site please take the initiative and make sure everyone starts together.

We will park our bikes in and around the Polk County building. There are lots of trees, fences, and benches, so bring a lock. The groups will decide how long they want to stay at the market, then meet and ride back. It’s up to you how long you want to stay, you are free to ride back on your own at any time.

Riding your bike to the market will be great exercise, you’ll get a little sun, and meet other riders in the area. If you’re new to Des Moines or new to cycling, Ride’n GREEN is a good way to get started. You’ll also feel great about doing the ride GREEN. Be sure to wear your DMCC member backpack to safely transport all of your purchases on the return trip.

This ride is for all cyclists. It’s not required that you be a Des Moines Cycle Club member, but it is encouraged. To join the Des Moines Cycle Club, or to get information about our other activities, visit our website at www.dmcycleclub.com.