FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Yes. The 2022 Trek 100 will be hosted at Trek Bicycle’s global headquarters in Waterloo on Saturday, July 30th. The 100- and 67-mile rides start promptly at 7:30am. The 33- and 17-mile rides start at 9:30am. All routes will start/finish in Waterloo. If you cannot make it to Waterloo this July, we’d love to have you join virtually from home or wherever you like to ride!

The courses take you on a journey north through the beautiful rolling farmland of Jefferson, Columbia, and Dodge Counties. The routes consist of a mix of quiet and challenging hillsides and flat roadways—all on paved secondary roads.

No. But we will have caution signs, volunteers, and local law enforcement personnel at intersections throughout the routes.

The Trek 100 takes place rain or shine; however, we will hold off if there is lightning. There is medical support at Trek HQ and all rest stops. Roving SAG vehicles follow riders throughout the route. We will also have mechanical support at most rest stops.

Yes—the Trek 100 is all about supporting the MACC Fund and raising money to help fight childhood cancer and related blood disorders. Pledges are due the day of the ride. All pledges are tax deductible. Receipts will be issued upon request. The MACC Fund is required by the IRS to issue written receipts for donations in excess of $250.

Pre-registered riders will receive their rider packets before the ride. Rider packets include a pre-assigned number, t-shirt, route map, and other information pertinent to the Trek 100. Depending on the day you register, you may need to pick your packet up at Trek Bicycle Corporation on the day of the event.

Yes, routes are available on the Routes tab of this website.

Children under 18 can participate but only with the permission of a parent or legal guardian. Please refer to the Participant Release. Keep in mind that the Trek 100 takes place on roads which are not closed to vehicle traffic and the route(s) can be quite hilly.

For the safety of all riders, there will be a cut-off point on the route that riders will need to reach before a specific time in order to complete the route in its entirety.

Riders who arrive at this checkpoint past the cut-off time will be redirected to complete a shorter course. For example, 100-mile riders who do not reach the split before 11:30am will be directed to the 67-mile course. There are no exceptions.

Please note that the 67- and 100-mile course options feature challenging hills. We do not recommend that you register for the 67- or 100-mile options if you are a novice rider or under 16 years of age.

Yes! Helmets are required. Trek helmets will be available for purchase in limited sizes and quantities on the day of the ride.

Definitely! Riding with a team is a great way to enjoy the Trek 100. To form a team, one person designated as the captain should register online at trek100.org. Once the team is formed, the captain can provide the rest of the team members with the team’s name, and they can register by clicking “join a team.”