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Cedar Trails Partnership
6510 Hudson Road | Cedar Falls, IA 50613
www.cedartrailspartnership.org
JUNE 13 – 15, 2014
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8:30 am | 5K-Nine Doggie Run/Walk
SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014
9 am – 5 pm | 5th Annual Iowa Trails Summit
The Future of Iowa Trails
The conference is celebrating its fifth year! It brings together a group of
trails and community development experts that share ideas and innovations
that can influence the future of trails, outdoor recreation, and economic
development in Iowa. Speakers represent a diversity of users, and the
event has been enjoyed by the general public. There is a fee to attend.
Registration for the event is open at www.IowaTrailsSummit.org.
This award-winning event (National Park Service’s Mid America Trails and
Greenways, 2011), has been recognized for its unique approach to trails
users working together to build healthier communities.
Location: Schindler Education Center, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Senior Cruise
Waverly Rail Trail/Readlyn Grump Trail
Co-sponsored by First National Bank and Friends of the Waverly Rail Trail
RSVP required – call 352-6263 (Waverly Leisure Services)
$5 covers 45 minute ride and lunch. Join us for a van ride to experience two
Cedar Valley trails – the Waverly Rail Trail and the Readlyn Grump Trail.
Vans will load at the Waverly Senior Center at 11:00 am and 12:00 noon.
Lunch and music at the Senior Center between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm.
Location: Waverly Senior Center, 506 E. Bremer Ave., Waverly
6:00 pm | Park to Park Pedal
Coordinated by Cedar Valley Cyclists and My Waterloo Days
Meet up with members of Cedar Valley Cyclists at Gateway Park and embark
on a trail ride to Lincoln Park in downtown Waterloo for food, refreshments,
and entertainment. Also enjoy the My Waterloo Days parade.
Bring your lights for the return trip.
Location: Gateway Park, Main and Lincoln Streets, Cedar Falls
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014
8:00 am | 5K Race for Healthy Communities
Coordinated by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and Partnership
for a Drug Free Iowa (PDFI)
Celebrating the inaugural of the statewide series of Races for Healthy
Communities, this family-friendly event provides a sustainable, positive
activity that can be shared with an entire family. Before and after the race
there will be guest speakers and a presentation for the racers. Proceeds
and donations from this event will be used to further both the Partnership
and FCA Iowa Healthy Community missions. The amenities for participants
include RFID chip timing, t-shirt and more! Entry Fee: $20 Register today at
www.racemonkey.com
Location: Gateway Park, Main and Lincoln Streets, Cedar Falls Small Shelter
Coordinated by the Cedar River Runners Club
Sponsored by Advanced Pet Care Clinic
Start off your morning with a run/walk in the company of your dog along
the scenic Big Woods Lake Trail. Go for speed or take your time and enjoy
this beautiful part of the Cedar Valley Trails. For the “smaller dogs” that
can’t quite go the distance, there will be a 1 ½ K walk available. Everyone
is welcome! Bringing a dog is not required to join in the fun, although dogs
must have a human to participate. Event proceeds will benefit several pet
rescues in the Cedar Valley area. Preregistration is encouraged. Registration includes a goodie bag and is $15 before May 17 $20 after. Details are at
www.CedarValleyTrails.org.
Location: Gateway Park, Main and Lincoln Streets, Cedar Falls
9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Paws in the Park
Hosted by Advanced Pet Care Clinic
The annual Paws in the Park will once again be joining the Cedar Valley Trails
Festival for a day of festivities! This is a day that friends, family, and pets
can get out and enjoy the park and trail system in a variety of ways other
than biking. The event raises awareness and money for the many animal
rescues in the area, and they will be on hand with adoptable pets for you to
meet! Veterinarians, trainers, groomers, breeders, and vendors will also be
there to help educate you on your pet’s needs. K-9 Play House will be there
showing agility training and obedience. There will be face painting for the
kids and food available for purchase. We ask that all pets be current on their
vaccines and on a leash, as leashes are required on the trails. Donations will
be accepted at various stations throughout the festival for the rescues.
Location: Gateway Park, Main and Lincoln Streets, Cedar Falls
10:00 am | Tour de Valley Ride
Sponsored by SCHEELS
Explore the expansive Cedar Valley Trails in Cedar Falls and Waterloo.
Choose between a 25-mile Recreation Ride or a more robust 40-mile
Explorer’s Round! All registered riders will be eligible to win prize packages
from SCHEELS! Helmets are required.
Location: Gateway Park, Main and Lincoln Streets, Cedar Falls
11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Paddle Demo Day
Sponsored by SCHEELS
Try out the latest in kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs) and more as
vendors from SCHEELS make sample equipment available for demos on Big
Woods Lake.
Location: Big Woods Lake, Cedar Falls
1:30 pm | Dirty Ride
Sponsored by New Belgium Brewing and coordinated by the Cedar Valley
Association for Soft Trails
Explore the Cedar Valley’s soft trails system and get a little dirty! Bring your
mountain bike and enjoy some single track fun through the woods, gullies,
and floodways of the Cedar River Valley. This ride will take you places you
may not have seen before! Bring the whole family!
Location: Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & Pub, 205 E 18th Street, Cedar Falls
6:00 pm | Family Night Ride
Coordinated by Cedar Valley Cyclists
Immediately following the Rodeo, enjoy a short 3-mile trail ride designed for
families with small children.
Location: Gateway Park, Main and Lincoln Streets, Cedar Falls
7:00 – 11:00 pm | Light Up the Night Ride
Sponsored by Europa Cycle & Ski. Coordinated by Cedar Valley Cyclists.
Music provided by Dylan Sires and Neighbors, sponsored by the Hearst
Center for the Arts. Gather at 7 pm, before dusk to enjoy the pre-ride music
of Dylan Sires and Neighbors and sample the culinary delights of United
Church of Christ. Then at dusk (approximately 9:30 pm) enjoy a magical
bike ride along nine miles of trails lined by glow sticks! Ride includes trails in
Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Bike lights and helmets are required. Cedar Trails
Patrol members will monitor the trails for safety.
Location: Gateway Park, Main and Lincoln Streets, Cedar Falls
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014
11:00 am | Poker Ride
Sponsored by Bike Tech and Mulligan’s. Coordinated by Friends of Waverly Trails.
Ride to designated points of interest along the trails collecting playing cards and
return to Mulligan’s to reveal your poker hand. Fabulous prizes will be awarded
for the best hands. Registration takes place at 11 am and the cost is $15.
Location: Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & Pub, 205 E 18th Street, Cedar Falls
Also this weekend...
My Waterloo Days also takes place this weekend offering fun for all ages –
including a parade, fireworks, musical entertainment, carnival and, more.
See additional details at MyWaterlooDays.org.
Come back and enjoy the trails...
Mondays –Learn how to repair your bike at Mechanics Mondays hosted by
Cedar Valley Bicycle Collective – cedarvalleybicyclecollective.org.
Wednesdays – Join the Cedar Valley Association for Soft Trails for 2 Wheel
Wednesdays as they host soft trail and road rides every Wednesday evening
from Mulligan’s – cvast.org. Cedar Valley Cyclists has hard-surfaced rides
departing from downtown Cedar Falls every Wednesday night.
See CedarValleyCyclists.org for more. Salvage Nights at the Cedar Valley
Bicycle Collective every 2nd and 4th Wednesday –
www.cedarvalleybicyclecollective.org
Fridays – Friday Night Loops meet at 7:00 pm starting from Overman Park in
Cedar Falls. Enjoy a short ride around town and then return for Movies Under
the Moon- a movie in the park starting at dusk. Dates are June 6, 20, July 11,
25, August 8 and 22, 2014
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Sponsored by Bike Tech. Coordinated by Cedar Valley Bicycle Collective
For children of all ages! Come test your cycling safety skills with local park
rangers and law enforcement officers. Free bicycle inspections to make sure
your ride is in top condition! There will be face painting by the Hearst Center
for the Arts and food available for purchase. Come for the Rodeo and stay
for the Family Night Ride!
Location: Gateway Park, Main and Lincoln Streets, Cedar Falls
Mark your calendars NOW for next year’s festival!
JUNE 11-14, 2015