Riders in Saturday’s 45th annual BRR Bike Ride to Rippey can expect temperatures ranging from the mid-20s to about 40 degrees and southerly winds at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts to 25 to 30 mph.
The Perry Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the annual ride, issued the following message about the event’s commercial pleasures:
BRR! It’s the name and usual sentiment for the beloved winter bike ride that has become an annual tradition for thousands of bike riders since 1977! Perry’s 45th Annual Bike Ride to Rippey (BRR!) is Saturday, February 5, 2022.
As the biggest annual fundraiser for the Perry Chamber of Commerce, The Original Winter Ride is held REGARDLESS OF WEATHER.
Saturday, February 5th, 2022
8am – 1pm Day-of Registration and Check-in at Hotel Pattee
10am Group Start from Willis Avenue & 2nd Street
**Ride held regardless of weather**
ALL registrations are final and non-refundable.
Registration includes:
– 45th Annual BRR Pin (first 300 pre-registrants)
– 45th Annual BRR Long-Sleeve Shirt
– Free Hot Chocolate at Hy-Vee’s Famous Hot Chocolate Stop
– Free Admission to McCreary Rec Center after ride
(includes pool, hot tub, and sauna)
– Sag Wagon and Support Services
– Chance to win Perry Bucks
– Special discounts from local Merchants, including (NEW THIS YEAR!) an Event Wristband with five pull-off tabs for freebies and specials at:
— Hotel Pattee: $5 off BRR breakfast
— Hy-vee Pitstop: FREE Hot Chocolate
— Thirsty Pigs Pop-Up in Rippey: 1 FREE Domestic Beer
— Tin Pig Tavern: 1 FREE Gamble Block Brew
— The Proletariat: $1 off any beverage
PLUS enjoy LIVE MUSIC
– Friday 6-8pm by Sara Routh at Hotel Pattee and all you can eat spaghetti dinner for $15 starting at 5pm
– Saturday Noon-7pm at The Proletariat: Robbie Michael (noon-2pm), Brian Congdon (2-4pm), and Brad Seidenfeld (4-7pm)
FOOD in Rippey:
– Baked Potato Bar & Chili at Rippey First United Methodist Church (1st & Main)
– Roast Beef Sundaes & Chili by Rippey Lion’s Club at Rippey Community Room (3rd & Main)
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BRR
CONTACT Perry Chamber of Commerce: 515-465-4601
GO TO: www.bikeiowa.com -or- www.perryia.org/brr
TICKETS: www.2022brr.eventbrite.com
