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High Nelly Bike Rally

Celebrate on two wheels!

Date and time

  • Sat, August 3, 2024
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT

Location

  • Iowa Irish Fest Grounds
    518 Sycamore Street
    Waterloo, IA 50703

About this event

Join us for a fun family trail ride or the open road ride for the experienced rider on Saturday, August 3rd.

Pre-Registration will take place online now until July 31st at 11 PM. T-shirts are only guaranteed for those who order before July 17th, 2024.  Day of registration will happen Saturday, August 3rd from 8 AM to 9 AM and prices will increase by $5 respectively.

Adults – $25

Kids (4-17) – $20

Your weekend pass is NOT included with your High Nelly registration, but you will receive a special online discounted code to purchase a fest pass for only $25 after your registration for the High Nelly is processed. This online discounted code will come in your conformation email from the High Nelly committee.

You can pick up your High Nelly Packet the day of the race (Saturday, August 3rd) starting at 8 AM. That is when walk up registration will happen as well.

Or you can pick up your packet on Friday, August 2nd from 4:00-7:00 pm at Park Ave and Mulberry St near the Main Gate to the Iowa Irish Fest.

Other reminders:

  • Helmets are required for all riders on both routes
  • The High Nelly is Saturday, August 3rd starting at 9:00am.
  • Starting location and post ride party will be (location TBD).  Post ride beer is still on us!
  • The ride will happen rain or shine. NO refunds will be given if a cancelled due to weather.
  • Children and young adults 15 and under gain free entrance to the fest so no weekend pass is required
  • We will once again be giving away a bicycle as well other prizes.
  • Prizes will be awarded for the best Irish costume.

Download the 2024 Trail Route here: Coming in June of 2024!

Download the 2024 Road Route here: Coming in June of 2024!

Please contact the committee at highnellybikerally@gmail.comwith any questions.

The High Nelly Bike Ride 2023 is Sponsored by:

KENNEDY INSULATION SYSTEMS, INC

Register for the High Nelly Bike Ride

Saturday, 9am.

Please note that these maps will direct you to a website outside of the Iowa Irish Fest.

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