
From the Organizer
Celebrate 2026 with a bicycling odyssey across the rolling hills of Dubois County. The annual Strassenfest Bicycle Ride offers FOUR routes of approx. (12, 20, 50, and 65 mi) to challenge riders of all experience levels.
Each route treats riders to scenic rolling countryside. The longer routes include some of southern Indiana’s most challenging hills. Routes can be viewed and downloaded at the links below
12 Mile Route
20 Mile Route
50 Mile Route
65 Mile Route
Routes will may be slightly different based on road conditions during that time but similar. Check back for updates.
STARTING POINT & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Riders will start the ride in 2026 at the Jasper High School Tennis/Softball/JV Baseball parking lot | 1000-1044 W 15th Street Jasper, IN 47546. DAY-OF REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM Eastern Time. Information on specific details of registration and start location will be available in June.
REGISTRATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Adults: $15 | Day of: $20
Children (15 & under): $10 | Day of: $15
Family Package: $30 | Day of $35
T-Shirts are an additional $15 and not guaranteed after July 10. T-Shirts will be available for day of registration on a first-come, first serve basis until sold out.
A group start takes place at 8:00 am. from the Jasper High School Parking lot. Ride rain or shine. No refunds. The registration fee includes well-marked routes, SAG service, food and drink stops UNTIL 1pm. Riders are on their own after 1 pm. Parking is available near the start!
RIDER SUPPORT
SAG support will cover all routes. They will have minimal tools to assist in minor bicycle repairs only. All riders should be prepared to make their own repairs. SAG support will be off the road by 1:00 p.m. Riders will be on their own after that, or if they leave the route.
SAFETY - Helmets are required. An adult must accompany all cyclists under the age of 16. Riders must obey all Indiana traffic laws.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
93°
Typical Low
68°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Patoka Lake, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
487 ft
Nearest Airport
EVV
Evansville Regional Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Strassenfest Bike Ride
Aug 1, 2026