Annual BRR Event Sees Over 1,200 Riders for 49th Year

Posted By: allisonullmann
February 8, 2026 @ 5:35 am
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Riders take off during the group start as part of the 49th Annual Bike Ride to Rippey on February 7, 2026, in Perry. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio

Over 1,200 riders were counted on the road during the 49th Annual Bike Ride to Rippey on Saturday.

Perry Chamber Executive Director Lynsi Pasutti says 1,203 riders participated in the 24-mile trek from Perry to Rippey and back. She adds that 789 of those registered and 150 decided to register the day-of.

“Really exciting to see such a good turnout. This is a fun way to kick off the riding season for a lot of folks. This is the original winter ride, so a lot of people enjoy this as an annual tradition. We had more than 100 first-time riders, so it’s definitely something that continues to go on strong.”

Those looking to Support the Ride can donate through BRR’s Eventbrite page. Pasutti adds that they are already looking ahead to next year’s 50th ride and registration has opened online (with access code SUPEREARLYBIRD). Next year’s BRR will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027.

For photos from this year’s event, click here.