Pedal the Peace Rides - Our Story
Pedal the Peace Rides began in 2019 as a competitive bike time trial fundraiser for the Rock Trail Coalition. Proceeds from that first event helped pave four miles of the Peace Trail. While the race was fun and competitive, it became clear the format limited long-term growth.
In 2023, the event evolved to better serve the cycling community. We added three social routes and opened the ride to cyclists of all abilities. Since then, participation has grown steadily, with many riders returning each year and bringing friends and family along.
What's New This Year
Pedal the Peace Rides is now a la carte:
- $10 registration
- Optional event shirt
- Optional post-ride lunch
Choose what you want, skip what you don't.
With a dedicated team of volunteers, we deliver a high-quality boutique ride featuring beautiful routes and well-supported rest stops.
Registration is limited to 200 riders. Once we reach capacity, registration closes - so don't wait!
Ride the paved Peace Trail
Cruise Rock County's smooth roads
Amenity-rich rest stops
Famous Ice Cream waystation
Countdown to Race Day
Donation goal thermometer
$303
Raised of $2,500
Rock Trail Coalition's primary goal in hosting this event is to encourage Peace Trail use. That is why we are only charging $10. However, it is also our biggest fundraiser each year. For those who are able, we ask that you give to our cause of building and maintaining great trails in Rock County. Thank you!
Any questions? Contact us today!
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Map Location
25 Mile Route
50 Mile Route
Fun Ride Route
Shirts for adults and kids
Mens performance shirt
Womens performance shirt
Unisex value shirt for kids and adults
Unisex Ballcap
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
In Kind Sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
Check-in at Bass Creek Cafe (5409 County Road D, Afton, WI). Check-in open from 7AM until 10AM
Pick up your wrist band and any swag you purchased
Enjoy a cup of coffee and a delicious pumpkin bar from Bagels and More
Get a last minute bike check from Michael's Cycles
Then head out on your designated route
Parking is free. Please try to park on either side of First, Second, Third or Washington Streets as space is available, leaving enough room for cars to pass. There is limited space in the parking lots of the cafe and The Friendly Village Tavern but they may be used on a first come, first serve basis. Try if possible not to park along Afton Road as that is the bike lane for our routes.
There is ride-day registration. All registration is on-line with electronic payments only. Keep in mind that we have a limit of 200 participants and when they fill up registrations will close. So, don't wait too long to register of you might get locked out.
The rest stop on the 50 mile route at Footville Community Park will be open beginning at 7:30 and remain open until 11:30. The rest stop at Beckman Mill Park will be open beginning at 7:30 and will stay open until noon. The ICE CREAM waystation at Big Hill Park will open at 8:30 and will stay open until 12:30. Lunch is available at The Friendly Village Tavern beginning at 10:30. Time your start and pace to take full advantage of these. In general, 50 milers should start early to finish on time. All Routes will be unsupported after 1:00.
We will have a SAG support service. The number to call will be on your wrist band. Keep in mind that cell service is spotty in some areas. If you are not able to connect, flag down a fellow rider and ask them to let someone at the next rest stop know about where you are and what your problem is. The SAG vehicle will be driving the route also and will pass by eventually.
