Shop Challenges

Angry Catfish

Minneapolis, MN

Shop Talk Challenge
Stop by the shop and successfully cast into a pool.
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. Bull's Horn is one of our favorites.
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Volunteer or prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. If you don't have a charity or organization in mind, we recommend the fine folks over at Save The Boundary Waters.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you.
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. We recommend posting up on a river bank by the confluence of the Minnesota River and the Mississippi River.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to the Parkway Theater and get a creative photo or video in front of the neon sign.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to the Minnehaha Falls and snap a pic.

Bicycle Michael's

New Orleans, LA

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to Bicycle Michael's (622 Frenchmen Street, LA 70116) and give your favorite mechanic a high five and take a selfie with him underneath our beautiful neon sign!
Munchies Challenge
Find a Coffee shop to order a drink and a Beignet(!) (NOTE: No other form of pastry, cake or cookies, etc. are allowed) to fuel your ride!
Shortcut Challenge
Ride along the Lafitte Greenway and get a photo or a video of you passing the rainbow at Norman C. Francis Parkway/ Lafitte Avenue
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food or other useful items and deliver your package by bike at one of the NOLA community fridges!
Pet a Pup Challenge
It's New Orleans after all find a friendly dog in one of our many bars(!) and give it some good scritches. — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your furry friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Solo performances are A-OK! For extra credit, go to the Louis Armstrong park main entrance and let the arch behind you inspire your musical vein.
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, or paint the steamboat “City of New Orleans” (Yes you need to find it first).
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to Lake Pontchartrain and chill on one of the benches along the waterfront. Don't forget to take a picture or video of you soaking up the sun with a light breeze.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. Check out the Fallstaff tower (Apartments) and get it into the background of your pic.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Take the Algiers ferry (Note: You need 4 bucks (Exact change!) for both rides and take a selfie with you and the city in the background from Algiers point (extra creds: We love to see the St Louis Cathedral). Please note that the ferry has operating hours and doesn't run in the night!

Big Shark

Saint Louise, MO

Kickoff Party Details

Friday, August 5, 5 pm at Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery and Biergarten (3229 Washington Ave, St. Louis MO 63103)
Balkan Treatbox Food Truck on-site, Balkan Treatbox Lager and Big Shark Grapefruit Radler on draft, plus, a specialty Big Shark Cocktail!
Live jazz from Drew Weiss and Josiah Joyce in the Biergarten
Big Shark and UCBC prize raffle
Dog treat bags with a free Bar K entry pass for Steeplechase participants

Shop Dog Challenge
Ride to Big Shark (Richmond Heights or Downtown) and take a Dog Selfie with Sweet Pea, Waffles, B the Chihuahua, or Whiskey (Downtown). Note: If no dog is present, it's OK to substitute dog bed, dog bowl, or pile of hair.
Big Shark Radler Challenge
Hit Urban Chestnut Brewery in the Grove or Mid Town and sample a Big Shark Radler. Shortcut: Hit a local grocery store…
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. We recommend the Urban Gravel Cache: Find and roll the 1 mile Gravel Circuit in Ruth Park.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. Big Shark recommends donating a bike part, tube, or tool (that works) to STL B Works in Soulard.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Hit up Bar K Dog Park and find another awesome dog to pet or take a selfie with, all while enjoying an Urban Chestnut Urban Underdog. Remember to ask for permission!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. Big Shark recommends hitting the Arch Grounds to find the best flood wall urban graffiti.

Big Swinging Cycles

San Fransisco, CA

Bike Shop Slalom Course
Ride through the open front door of Big Swingin' Cycles on Van Ness Ave, complete a no-dab run of the indoor slalom course to the back of the workshop and back door at Vallejo St. Collect prize.
Munchies Challenge
Swing by ZA Pizza in Russian Hill on the Hyde St. Cable Car line and get a photo of your bike with a cable car passing in the background. Grab a slice if you're hungry! Or ride along the waterfront to Fort Mason and Radhaus where you can grab a pretzel and a lemonade.
Shortcut Challenge
Continue North on Hyde St. to Hyde and Lombard. Ask a tourist, "Do you know where the twisty part of Lombard St. is? I don't think this is it." Snag a pic here, or drop into the Troop 88 and Steep Ravine trails from the Panorama Dr. Trailhead (on the way to Twin Peaks). Ride the lush trails behind Laguna Honda Hospital exiting at Clarendon Blvd, or continue to Laguna Honda Blvd on the Timber and Knob trails. See map.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. We recommend stopping by The Candy Store at Polk & Vallejo and picking up a sweet for a Firefighter. Ride through the Broadway Tunnel (using the walk / rideway out of traffic if you're uncomfortable in the roadway) to Fire Station No. 2 on Powell St.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. Big Swinging Cycles recommends giving the "Say Hey" kid some love. Snap a photo at 3rd and King in front of the Willie Mays statue.

Bikenetic

Falls Church, VA

Shop Talk Challenge
Danger Panda: Ride by the shop and show off your no-handed skills. Bonus points for taking your own no-handed selfie! (No crashing allowed!)
Munchies Challenge
Hit up your local favorites, or Bikenetic's friends Cafe Kindred, Clare & Don's, and Lazy Mike's for delicious food, beverages, and treats. If you're riding on Saturday morning, check out the Falls Church Farmer's Market.
Shortcut Challenge
Sneak along the unpaved trails through town that take you past Howard E. Herman Park and our local neighborhoods. Or share your favorite shortcuts with us!
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. We're also a donation spot for Phoenix Bikes and Bikes For The World, so if you have used (but usable) bike parts (or bikes!), drop them off at the shop (by bike!).
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend’s, or a complete stranger’s — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend! If it's your pup, they're always welcome at the shop too – we have treats on hand!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. FYI, we have a karaoke machine at the shop *wink*
Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw your best rendition of Hello Kitty riding a bike! We'll put the best ones on the shop fridge!
Chill Out Challenge
If you're getting tired, chill out at Big Chimneys Park or your favorite chill spot.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. If you're heading out in the evening, grab a photo of the Smokey's Garage sign, or any other cool signs that strike your fancy!
Show Us Your City Challenge
Find and photograph the Boundary Marker near Benjamin Banneker Park, get a photo along the new bridge that takes the W&OD trail over S Washington St., or think of another interesting sculpture or landmark in FC!

Brockton Cyclery

Toronto, ON

Kickoff Party Details

Friday, August 5, 4 pm – 8 pm at Brockton Cyclery (1612 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON)
Shop BBQ and refreshments (provided by Rally Beer)
Fundraiser raffle for Anishnawbe Health Foundation

Shop Talk Challenge
Roll on up to Brockton Cyclery for a crisp Extra Mile IPA from Rally Beer Co! We'll also have sparkling waters and pop on hand. The only catch — you have to create a secret handshake with one of the staff at Brockton Cyclery!
Munchies Challenge
Do the Brockton Cyclery lunch run! Loga's Corner for Momos (216 Close Ave) & Fahmee Bakery for the Doubles (222 Lansdowne Ave)!
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. With so much great cutty dirt singletrack littered about the city we want to see what you've got in your back pocket! Check out trails in the Humber Valley, Don Valley, Etobicoke Creek, and beyond. Trailforks is a fantastic resource to find local trails!
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike.
Consider donating to The Bike Brigade X BikePOC. Their aim is to improve access to biking for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. They are currently raising money to purchase bikes and safety gear for BikePOC's Bike Match Program.
Consider donating fresh produce, whole meals, pantry goods, and personal care items to the Toronto Community Fridge initiative. With multiple fridge locations, dropping things off is convenient and safe.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five.
Come out to Brockton Cyclery's Coffee Outside meetup on Friday August 5th. 8:30am at Humber Bay Park West - Lookout Point
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever.
Slide over to the Paradise Theater on Bloor (1006c Bloor St. West) and grab a pic with the iconic 2 storey sign! Hit this spot after dark for the best photos!
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc.
Head over to Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace) and grab a photo at the only castle in Canada! The 98-room, Gothic Revival style castle, complete with turrets, secret passages, and expansive gardens, was commissioned by Sir Henry Mill Pellatt between 1911 and 1915.

Campus WheelWorks

Buffalo, NY

Shop Talk Challenge - Influence Arch
Show us your best influencer selfie at the infamous brick arch attached to our shop.
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. Tipico is a great cafe option, or West Side Tilth for fancy pizza!
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. Avoid the road and try this unpaved trail to connect to Starin from the rail trail in North Buffalo! Starting at these coordinates 42°57'14.1"N 78°50'06.8"W
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. We recommend supporting the community fridges! There are 3 locations to choose from and you can view them here.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. Our Outer Harbor has plenty of spots to chill. There's a hammock station in one spot, Adirondack chairs on the beach at another, and plenty of grassy spots all around.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. Check out the Flexlume Sign Company on Main St. for a sweet retro neon sign.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. We recommend the Ship Canal Commons. Check out this beacon of our fine city's industrial heritage.

City Bike Tampa

Tampa, FL

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to City Bike Tampa and wiggle your way through the Tube Challenge Gauntlet!
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. Or, check out Spaddy's for Coffee, Nacho's Tacos for munchies, Black Radish for the Vegan munchies, and Angry Chair for a brew.
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. City Bike Tampa recommends the whoop section over at Mali Ditch — watch out for the holes!
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. Drop off some lightly used clothes or books to Bloom Again @ Metropolitan Ministries.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend! Extra Credit: Snag a pic of a live gator in the wild, but don't pet it!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. We recommend you get your toes in the sand at Davis Islands Beach or set up a hammock at Seaplane Basin Park.
Extra Credit: Take a pic of the Tampa skyline from the pier at Ballast Point
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. Get that selfie in front of The Hub! Extra Credit: Get the Tampa Theatre marquee in the shot too
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. For City Bike Tampa, ride to the Ybor City Museum celebrating the people and culture that influenced a lot of what Tampa is today.
Extra Credit: Make sure there is at least one chicken in your photo!

Cumberland Transit

Nashville, TN

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to your local shop and complete a unique activity or challenge created by the shop staff.
****Gear and Hook Game****
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item.
****Martin's BBQ or Graze for a vegan option*****
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot.
****Dirt path connecting into Shelby Park greenway at tennis court parking lot at the end of Shelby Ave****
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike to
****Oasis Bike Workshop****
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scratches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
****Bonus points for our shop dog: Elle Mae****
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five.
****Selfie with the Polar bear at Edgehill Ave and 12th Ave S****
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever.
****Fox's Donut Den****
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc.
****The Batman building (AT&T Building)****

Cycleast

Austin, TX

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to Cycleast and high five your favorite mechanic!
Munchies Challenge
Check out one of the many food truck parks! You can find some good ones on Barton Springs Road, at Waterloo Park, or in Mueller. Order your go-to item.
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Pick your favorite free fridge to leave a donation by bike: Nixta, East 2nd St & Baker's Center (Hyde Park)
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. Need a rec? Cool off in the Pease Park splash pad & then hang out under the shade of the trees!
Get Lit Challenge
Choose your favorite South Congress Neon Sign and get a creative photo or video.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride out toward Mt Bonnell to The Contemporary at Laguna Gloria & take a photo with the giant sculpture “Looking Up” & do a lap around the sculpture garden while you're out there!

Dismount

Toronto, ON

Shop Talk Challenge
Stop by Dismount and give John a farewell high five (He's off to do his Masters Degree in BC)
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. We recommend any Craigs Cookies location in the city.
Shortcut Challenge
Ride the trail from Chorley Park underpass down to Mudcreek Trail.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation for any local foodbank, or food donation bin, and deliver your package by bike.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend’s, or a complete stranger’s — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you.
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. We recommend the Top of Casa Loma steps.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — Find any Honest Eds signs or signage done in the Honest Ed's style.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Head to Toronto Islands and grab a pic of the city from your fave viewpoint!

EaDo Bike Co

Houston, TX

Kickoff Party Details

Saturday, August 6, 7 pm - midnight at Equal Parts Brewing (3118 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77003)
Karaoke Party with Live Music, Foot Down Contest and Always-a-Kid's Bike Drag Race
Frame and Swag Giveaway Raffles
Local artist vendors; food & drink available for purchase

Shop Talk Challenge
Will you get the Royal Flush?
This challenge is a 5-stop poker ride. Stop by our favorite coffee shops and take a picture with each of our artist edition EDBC face cards. The card will be posted up somewhere visible from outside of the shop!
BONUS: Go inside and order something, and ask them to "deal you in." You'll get your very own card to keep, while supplies last! If you manage to get all 5, bring them back to EaDo Bike Co for a surprise. ;-)
Participating Coffee Shops:
- Koffeteria
- Doshi House
- Black Hole Coffee House
- Bohemeo's
- Antidote Coffee
Participating Artists:
- Anastasia Kirages (@k.llages)
- Anna Hazel (@anna.hazel.does.art)
- Hannah Bull (@hannabullnectar)
- Ned Gayle (@nedofthedead)
- Lauren Klich (@laurenklich_)
- Richard Ramirez II (@renderrich)
Munchies Challenge
Houston is a food city with some of the best taco trucks on the planet. Take a pic of your fav taco from your fav truck or try one of these:
- Tierra Caliente Taco truck at Alabama Ice House, a classic hang-out spot
- El Taconazo on Fulton - cash only so you know its primo
- Taco Keto – East End legends. If you find it, let us know where they moved!
- Le Esquina on Sampson – New fav on the east side
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot.
Elysian bridge has been a safe-route staple for weekend rides and weekday commuters for decades. It's over favorite shortcut when rolling from East Downtown to the Northside. Recently reconstructed, it offers a huge shoulder and a stellar view of the skyline from above I-10. Snap a photo or take a video of the skyline while traversing the bridge.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. We'll call dealer's choice and we'll let you decide where you want to donate to, but here are a few of our pals:
- Pet food/supply donations to Friends 4 Life - 107 E 22nd St, Houston, TX 77008
- New clothing, accessory, and toiletry donations to Threads - 912 St Charles St suite A, Houston, TX 77003*
- Canned food, house cleaning supplies, and baby items to Project Row Houses*
*We will collect donations for Threads and Project Row Houses at our shop
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog or cat and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend’s, or a complete stranger’s — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend! RIP Spaceman Spliff, the Destroyer Shopcat
Talent Show Challenge
Take a video of you telling your favorite joke on the stage at Fifth Ward Jam Park! Keep in mind that due to Instagram limitations, your video will need to be short and sweet!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride. We have chalk at the shop if you need a hand. Riders can use our walls, floors or the sidewalks as their canvas!
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. We recommend Menil Park - it's always been a rendezvous spot for bike groups in Houston. Build an upside-down bike fort with your crew or go solo and bring a book, beer, a blanket and catch some shade under a tree to get the most of it.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. We recommend Market Square Park, which has historically been a meetup spot for various bike rides. It is surrounded by some of Houston’s oldest and most iconic late-night watering holes with bright neons and cheap drinks to boot. Take a pic of your favorite sign at night while it's lit up!
Show Us Your City Challenge
Houston is home to the largest art car festival in the world. When the fest isn’t drawing them all downtown, they can be found parked and driven all over the city throughout the year. Find your favorite art car and get a shot with your bike next to it. But remember this is Texas and people love their property and don’t like trespassers, so be a good neighbor and don’t overstep your boundaries!

Galaxy Bicycles

San Marcos, TX

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to Galaxy Bicycles and complete a unique challenge created by the shop staff: ride a rim racer down to Blacks and back.
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. We recommend Blue Dahlia, Toma Taco or Chili Dog Stand.
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. We love riding down by the river any time we get a chance but if you're trying to ride the Tour de San Marcos Trails, Schulle Canyon gets you from between Purgatory Creek and Spring Lake.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. The Hays County Food Bank is always taking donations of food and they're right around the corner from the shop! Check out their site to see what they need and drop it off on their green bench out front.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend! While you're at the shop make sure to give Cosmo some lovin, he'll be here all day.
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride. We'll have some markers and paper, if you're not an artist you can definitely let your inner kindergartener shine through.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. Set up a hammock at Girl Scout park, a blanket at Sewell, or jump in at headwaters.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. Check out the awesome new pink neon sign over at Jack's Roadhouse.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Take a selfie with one of the mermaid statues around town.

Garage Bikes + Brew

River Falls, WI

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to your local shop and pose in front of The Garage Bunker and use #garagebikesbrews
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. Ours is Luigi's Pizza and Pasta.
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. We recommend the Swinging Bridge in Glen Park.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike to the River Falls Food Pantry.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. Check out the Kiln on the Kinni River Trail.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. Our selection: Mel's Midtowner Bar Sign
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. Check out the Mural on Riverwalk Mercantile.

Howl

Bayfield, WI

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to your local bike shop and complete a unique activity or challenge created by the shop staff. Ride out to Mount Ashwabay and bike to the top if you're up for it!
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. We recommend riding the Fruit Loop to Erickson's Orchard for an apple cider doughnut.
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. Note: Participating shops are invited to recommend local charitable organizations they like to support.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend! If you need a good pup for a prop, come say hi to our shop dog, Tirra.
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. You could even take a hammock to Howl Adventure Center, Corny Beach, or Little Sand Bay!
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc.

Hub Bike Co-Op

Minneapolis, MN

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to our Minnehaha location (3016 Minnehaha Ave) and take part in our Active Citizen/Cyclist Steeplechase Challenge
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item.
Here's your chance to grab grub from a few of our local favorites near the shop.
Shortcut Challenge
Take a fun shortcut! We like to cut through Powderhorn Park or cross over the river via Stone Arch Bridge
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Pack your rack or bag with some donations! Great organizations looking for donations are Sanctuary Supply Depot and Free Geek Twin Cities.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Pet a dog or maybe a lizard dressed like a dog. Either way, they're a good boy or girl, and ask for their owner's permission.
Talent Show Challenge
Collaborate with your fellow Steeplechasers and let out your inner Tay-Swift. Just belt it out! Or lip sync, we're not judging. We love instrumental covers too :)
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride. Remember "There are no mistakes, just happy accidents."
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. Some spots we recommend to take a break are:
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. Capture your good side in front of some cool signs and lights. We recommend:
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a quintessential Minneapolis spot! You can't forget the classics:

Huckleberry Bicycles

San Fransisco, CA

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to Huckleberry Bikes and complete a unique challenge created by the shop staff: Name 3 Lp's in our record collection. Then guess Miami Bryce's favorite of the 3. Whether you get it right or not, we'll play it for you.
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. Huck Fave: a slice of pie from Golden Boy, or some Oysters from Hog Island at the Ferry building.
Shortcut Challenge
Find the fastest way from the shop up to Coit Tower. You can try the steeps, the shallows, or walk the steps (please do NOT try to ride the steps to/from Coit Tower).
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. If you have bike stuff to donate: Take it to the Bike Kitchen!
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Show us your moves: can you moonwalk? How long can you hold a handstand? Can you still do a cartwheel? Or tell us your favorite Karaoke tune and we'll play it for you. Don't forget to take a photo or video of your performance!
Bob Ross Challenge
Create a sketch or drawing of Coit tower, of course! Or whatever you like to draw.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. Shop Fave chill spot: Tunnel Tops park in the Presidio.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. Shop Fave: Fog City Diner or Bubba Gump Shrimp sign at Fisherman's Wharf
Show Us Your City Challenge
Get some pics of the famous murals in the Mission District.

Indy Cycle Specialist

Indianapolis, IN

Shop Talk Challenge
It's simple really, you just have to ride one lap around our shop. There is one caveat, it has to been done on a vintage Stingray.
Munchies Challenge
What's your favorite nosh when you're out on the bike? General consensus in our shop is tacos! Our entire staff loves La Escollera just a couple doors down for authentic Mexican food. Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. Remember to snap a pic!
Shortcut Challenge
Do you have a shortcut or cut-thru that gets you where you want to be quicker and/or safer? No ride from Irvington to downtown is complete without using Hobo Highway to bypass stop lights and traffic. Show us your favorite shortcut or get out and ride this one!
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Pick your favorite charity and deliver a care package by bike. In the past, Skirt Ride would collect donations for the Julian Center, which helped survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It can be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's - as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow steeplechasers and bust out in song. Lip-sync, sing out loud or play an instrument. Maybe sing “Handlebars” by Flobots.
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color or paint someone or something you saw on your ride. You don't have to be an artist, just give it a shot!
Chill Out Challenge
What's your favorite outdoor spot to ride to and chill? The Idle, located on the Cultural Trail between Fletcher Place and Fountain Square is a great place to relax and just watch cars go by. Show us your favorite spot. Maybe pack a lunch and chill on the fountain at Irvington Circle.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video. We would suggest the Red Key Tavern off College for a great neon sign, and perhaps sample their wares. Remember, cursing is not allowed there!
Show Us Your City Challenge
We have to insist that you find the Major Taylor mural and snap a pic of yourself with the legend! Feel free to highlight any other points of interest, whether it be a monument, sculpture, graffiti, or interesting sign.

Joy Machines Bike Shop

Cleveland, OH

Shop Talk Challenge
Come to Joy Machines and pick a card out of a hat. Whatever destination you pick out, ya gotta ride there and take a snap!
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. Bonus points for minority- or women-owned businesses!
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite cut-through or out-of-the-way location to ride your bike. Also eligible-- the creepiest railroad bridge underpass you can find.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride your bike to your favorite swim spot and get a pic of yourself taking a dip. You gotta go in at least to your knees. No squatting lol!!!
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Take a picture in front of a famous Cleveland house (NOT the Christmas Story house; find a different one!)

SUPER FUN LOCAL BONUS CHALLENGE: send Joy Machines a piece of mail. THAT'S RIGHT! Grab a card, postcard, notecard, or, hell, just tear a page out of a notebook and draw us a doodle or write us a little note. Slap a stamp on there, address it to Joy Machines (2605 Detroit Ave; Cleveland, OH 44113), and drop it in a public mailbox (your photo should document the act of dropping the letter in the mailbox). Be sure to put your name and contact info on there, because anyone who completes this challenge will be invited back to the shop to pick out FREE JOY MACHINES MERCH of your choice (t-shirt, hat, or a pair of water bottles). To boot, we will save any all cards we receive and hang them up and display them in an extra-special location within the bike shop. WE WILL LOVE YOU IF YOU DO THIS ONE!!!

King Kog

Brooklyn, NY

Shop Talk Challenge
Put on a silly hat and take a picture of you with your bike at King Kog. If you want an extra challenge, try to find a hat that matches your bike's paint job!
705 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Munchies Challenge
Hit any Variety Coffee location to order a drink and a pastry to fuel your ride!
Shortcut Challenge
Ride along the Bay Ridge Promenade and get a photo or a video of you passing underneath the Verrazano Bridge.
Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food or other useful items and deliver your package by bike at a Free Fridge!
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
For extra credit, go to the Brooklyn Academy of Music and record your musical performance on the steps or under the BAM sign.
The Plaza at 300 Ashland
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. Check out Brooklyn Bridge Park, we highly recommend piers three and six!
334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever.
Check out the Pepsi-Cola sign in LIC
30-99 48th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. We recommend riding to Valentino Pier in Red Hook where you can snap a pic with the Statue of Liberty.
Ferris St &, Coffey St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Kissing Crows Cyclery

Vancouver, BC

Shop Talk Challenge
Celebrate the namesake of the shop: Photograph one of Vancouver's many crows! (For bonus points, get a picture with you and a crow!)
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. We recommend a burrito at Budgies (vegan options available).
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. Try cutting through the grass field in Clark Park to transition from the Dumfries bike route to the Woodland bike route, and enjoy a view of the city along the way.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. The closest thrift store to Kissing Crows supports the BC Children's and Women's Hospitals! Still Fabulous would love a clean, nice-looking clothing item that doesn't fit you anymore.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend! If you need some help finding a pup to pet, visit one of Vancouver's amazing off-leash dog beaches!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Downtown Vancouver always has a few buskers... why not find a busker and sing along with their song!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride. If you need some inspo, we want to see you draw or paint a portrait of your bike in an abstract style. Picasso, Dali, Mondrian, or Monet... Show us what your bike looks like through the lens of abstract art.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. Vancouver has beautiful urban forests; find "a great spot to observe both the forest and the trees."
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. We like the neon signage at night on the "narrowest commercial building in the world," the Sam Kee Building in Chinatown.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. Nothing says Vancouver like a barge crashed on a beach. Take a photo of your bike with Vancouver's iconic barge!

The Lions Cyclery

Kelowna, BC

Shop Talk Challenge
Come to The Lions Cyclery and tell us the favourite part about your bike and give one of us a high-five.
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. Check out Sprout/Slow Side, Bright Jenny, or Pulp Fiction for coffee. Check out Okanagan Street Food, BNA, or Jackknife Pizza.
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend! Shop dog Eiger is at The Lions Cyclery most days so you can get your pets in.
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. Our recommendations are Bertram Creek Park or Paul's Tomb.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. Spot some of the new murals downtown or go to one of the classics.

Oak City Cycling

Raleigh, NC

Shop Talk Challenge
Attempt to ride a wheelie in front of or behind the store. Success is optional. Awesome and/or hilarious photo is mandatory.
Munchies Challenge
Hit up one of our favorite food and beverage purveyors for a snack or drink.
- Benchwarmers Bagels – inside Transfer Co. food hall, 500 E Davie St.
- Boulted Bread – 614 W South St.
- Videri Chocolate Factory / Black & White Coffee – 327 W Davie St.
- (ish) Delicatessen – 702 N Person St.
- Union Special – 2409 Crabtree Blvd. (Gateway Plaza)
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. We recommend riding out to the Peace College gravel parking lot between E. Franklin St. and Halifax St. Please be respectful of vehicles and pedestrians, and remember to snag a pic!
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of household items, tools, or hardware and deliver it by bike to Habitat Restore at 2420 N Raleigh Blvd. Note: They do not accept food, clothing, or books.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to one of the locations below with a blanket, hammock, or whatever it takes to take five when you get there.
- Dorothea Dix Park - sunflower field near the former soccer fields
- Fred Fletcher Park
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. (P.S. It might be good to go at night, HAHA)
- Black Friday Market - ESSE QUAM VIDERI sign - 23 W Hargett St.
- Longleaf Hotel - 300 N. Dawson St. - Neon sign is on the north side of the building facing Dawson Street. You can get a photo from the sidewalk!
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. We recommend the All Are Welcome mural - South wall of Poole'side Pies - 428 S McDowell St.

Ride Bicycles

Seattle, WA

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to your local bike shop and complete a unique activity or challenge created by the shop staff. Test Ride Loop Time Trial (fastest time wins a prize)
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. Shop Recommended spots include:
- Georgetown Liquor (vegan spot, pro move is to order to go and eat at Georgetown playfield!)
- Alki Spuds
- Grand Central Bakery (any location)
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. Shop Recommended Spots:
- Ravenna Park
- Northside of Yesler just before 6th little trail off to the north.
- Sodo Trail
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. We recommend:
- Jack Block Park
- Dr Jose Rizial Park
- Meadowbrook Pond
- Mt Baker Viewpoint
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. We recommend:
- Rainier Building Sign
- Miners Landing Sign
- China Harbor
- High Dive Bar
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. Check out the following:
- Pike Place Neon Sign
- Ballard Locks
- Georgetown Steam Plant

The Ride

Conway, AK

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to your local bike shop and complete a unique activity or challenge created by the shop staff. We have some special puzzles for folks to complete as well as a “who said it” matching game with quotes and/or jokes from our staff.
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. We recommend local stops like Stoby's, Don PePe's, or ZaZa Salad and Pizza.
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. We recommend:
- The Trails behind Hendrix College (more of a long cut ha ha, but a blast)
- Cart Path cut-throughs
- The old Bell Bell lane (good luck with this one, you'll need a real spirit of adventure. This is one of E's favs).
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike. There are lots of food and book drop off boxes all around town. Or pick up some bike parts (tubes, tires, etc) from The Ride and drop them by the bike share garage.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you. “Extra points” if you do it from Kris Allen stage in downtown Conway.
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five. Stop by Laurel Park and enjoy the splash pad or bring your hammock and hang around for a spell.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. Check out the orginal Arby's sign on Harkrider. There aren't many of these left! Or there's always the “Purple” store for something more risqué (a local lingerie store).
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. Gotta be Toadsuck Square, the Toad Bench, or downtown mural…but there are many more.

Saturday Cycles

Salt Lake City, UT

Shop Talk Challenge
Come take a picture of your bicycle with the Saturday Cycles Mermaid! (605N 300W, SLC)
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item.
Shortcut Challenge
Snap a of photo of yourself with the forks on Parley's Trail above the train tracks (Maybe while changing a tube from a goathead or drinking an intoxicating beverage like LaCroix)
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Pet a dog or maybe a lizard dressed like a dog. Either way, they're a good boy or girl, and ask for their owner's permission.
Talent Show Challenge
Collaborate with your fellow Steeplechasers and let out your inner Post Malone. Just belt it out! Or lip sync, play an instrument, let the music move you.
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at a park or even at a beach aka Great Salt Lake — whatever it takes to take five. Some spots we recommend to take a break are: Memory Grove
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Post a photo of your favorite country displayed at the International Peace Gardens.

Two Wheel Drive

Albuquerque, NM

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to your local shop and complete a unique activity or challenge created by the shop staff. Complete our Tire Matchup/Tire tinder, where you'll match different tires to different rims/wheels to make sets that make sense.
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item. Our favorites are Rumor Pizza and Broken Arrow Brewing, both are very bike friendly.
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot. We recommend the Single track and gravel route from the Graffiti tunnel to the glass graveyard. Maybe stop for a beverage break somewhere along the way.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike at the ABQ Free fridge. Let's fill it up!
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's -- as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend! Check out the local dog parks if you need help making a friend.
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument -- let the music move you. Note: Solo performances are A-OK! If you decide to try out some bike tricks, stunts or something cool on the bike, those are best filmed at a park or in the bosque.
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach -- whatever it takes to take five. We recommend the Urban Forest Stop and Chill.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video -- think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever. We recommend a Selfie in front of one of the NOB Hill signs.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc. We recommend taking a selfie or photo of a route 66 motel, the chevy on a stick, one of the Murals, and a plate of your favorite New Mexican food (Breakfast Burrito, Frito Pie, or Green Chile Pizza)

General Challenge List

Shop Talk Challenge
Ride to your local bike shop and give your favorite mechanic a high five!
Munchies Challenge
Ride to your favorite spot for food and/or bevvies and order your go-to item.
Shortcut Challenge
Show us your favorite shortcut! Whether it's singletrack, double track, paved, or pulverized, we want to see your secret spot.
Donate & Deliver Challenge
Prepare a donation of food, clothing, books, or other useful items and deliver your package by bike.
Pet a Pup Challenge
Find a good dog and give it some good scritches. It could be yours, a friend's, or a complete stranger's — as long as you get permission. Remember to snap a pic or video of your fur-friend!
Talent Show Challenge
Grab your fellow Steeplechasers and bust out in song! Lip-sync, sing out loud, play an instrument — let the music move you.
Note: Solo performances are A-OK!
Bob Ross Challenge
Draw, sketch, color, or paint someone or something you saw on your ride.
Chill Out Challenge
Ride to your favorite outdoor chill spot and take a break. In a hammock, on a blanket, at the beach — whatever it takes to take five.
Get Lit Challenge
Ride to a bright and colorful neon sign and get a creative photo or video — think restaurants, hotels, motels, bars, gas stations, whatever.
Show Us Your City Challenge
Ride to a local landmark, quirky roadside attraction, or public art installation that identifies and celebrates your city. This could be a mural, sculpture, sign, billboard, graffiti, etc.