Cedar Valley Nature Trail bridges not only connecting land but connecting people.
The bicycling community within the Cedar Valley invites you to participate in a free, public bike ride on June 6th, 2026 to celebrate and commemorate the efforts to replace or repair bridges on the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.
Bridges Ride Event Page:
https://cedarvalleytrails.org/events/about-the-bridges-ride/
Bridges Ride Registration:
https://tinyurl.com/bridgesrideregistrations
Bridges Ride Donation:
https://tinyurl.com/bridgesridedonation
Informal start at 9:00am at Gateway Park, 206 Grant St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 in Cedar Falls or 10:00am at Cedar Valley Nature Trail parking lot, 2302 River Rd, Evansdale, IA 50707 in Evansdale.
Bridges Ride distance options include:
60 mile advanced ride – Gateway Park in Cedar Falls, Iowa to McFarlane Park in La Porte City, Iowa and back to Gateway Park in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
https://cedarvalleytrails.org/events/about-the-bridges-ride/bridges-ride-advanced-route/
30 mile intermediate ride - Cedar Valley Nature Trail parking lot in Evansdale, Iowa to McFarlane Park in La Porte City, Iowa and back to Cedar Valley Nature Trail parking lot in Evansdale, Iowa.
https://cedarvalleytrails.org/events/about-the-bridges-ride/bridges-ride-intermediate-route/
9 mile family ride. – Cedar Valley Nature Trail parking lot in Evansdale, Iowa to Gilbertville Depot in Gilbertville, Iowa and back Cedar Valley Nature Trail parking lot in Evansdale, Iowa.
https://cedarvalleytrails.org/events/about-the-bridges-ride/bridges-ride-family-route/
🎉 Get Ready for the Celebration at Gilbertville Depot! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable day filled with amazing music, free snacks, and great vibes! More details to come as the weather warms and the event approaches...
We can’t wait to party with you all! Mark your calendars and bring your crew! 🚴♂️
Make sure to register for the Bridges Ride online and to check in for the prize drawing that will be held at the Gilbertville Depot. Helmets are also required, and a limited number will be available for free at check in. There will be snacks and drinks provided at various locations along the route and valuable door prizes donated by our generous sponsors from around the community.
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