1 cycling event in Foster, Rhode Island

Sloppy Jon’s 2026

Sloppy Jon’s is a community-focused, mixed-surface ride hosted by It’s Just A Hill. This is not a race. There is no podium. It is a social ride built around challenging routes, good company, and bringing people together through bikes.

Start Location (New for 2026)

Sloppy Jon’s will start and finish at the Woody Lowden Recreation Center in Foster, RI.

After three years of rolling out from Jon’s house, the event is taking a small step forward and using a proper start location. This gives us more space, better parking, and a smoother day for everyone while keeping the same community-first feel.

Please respect the recreation center, property, and neighbors. We want to be invited back.

Registration & Capacity

Sloppy Jon’s is a free event. We do not want money to be a barrier to entry or participation.

Registration is limited to 150 riders. Please only sign up if you genuinely plan to attend. If your plans change, we ask that you withdraw your registration so someone on the waitlist can take your spot.

A waitlist will be enabled once the event fills. If space opens up, riders will be admitted in the order they joined the waitlist. We appreciate everyone helping keep this fair and accessible for the whole community.

Routes & Support

There will be five total route options, consistent with previous years, including multiple gravel routes and paved options.

All gravel routes will pass the IJAH x NBX rest stop, with hydration and snacks provided by those organizations. Some routes will also pass classic local general stores, including Oneco Market. Additional route details, distances, and elevation will be shared closer to the event.

This is a mostly self-supported ride. Riders are responsible for navigation, hydration, nutrition, and mechanical support. That said, all routes will include opportunities to stop at convenience stores along the way.

Route changes will be allowed prior to the event, pending availability.

Event Support

Putting Sloppy Jon’s together does come with real costs. Renting the race center, providing ride snacks, and covering basic logistics all add up. We believe the time and money spent are worth it for the local cycling community, and optional donations help make that possible.

If you are able to contribute, thank you. If not, no problem at all. Show up, ride your bike, and be part of it.

Post-Ride

After the ride, everyone is invited to stick around for a post-ride potluck, featuring signature Sloppy Joe sandwiches and dirt cups for dessert.

Event Details

Routes, timing, and final details will be shared closer to the event date via Strava and the It’s Just A Hill channels.