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University of Okoboji Cycling Classic is this Weekend

1 week ago in Local

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Milford, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The 2026 annual Okoboji Campus Bike Ride is this weekend.

Before biking was popular, and before there was even a trail … there was the Campus Bike Ride.

Morgan Strauss at the Chamber of Commerce says that annual event is this weekend.

Nowadays, most of the route IS on the Dickinson County Trail system.

Online registration for the 41st annual Campus Bike Line closes Thursday at 4pm. In person registration Friday night and Saturday is cash only.

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