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72-mile loop within 89 miles of paved trail
14 Iowa communities
Naturally unique experiences
89
MILES OF PAVED TRAIL
14
IOWA COMMUNITIES
45
RESTAURANTS
350K
VISITORS / YEAR
Celebrate Trails Day Bike Ride on the RRVT
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Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
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Location: Yale, Iowa
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Start Time: 12:00 PM (Pre-Ride Tour at 11:00 AM)
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Cost: $10 per rider (includes an RRVT koozie)
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Registration Deadline: April 23, 2025
Join the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association for a relaxed, scenic bike ride in celebration of National Celebrate Trails Day! This non-competitive ride begins at the trailhead in Yale at 12:00 PM, following the beautiful Raccoon River Valley Trail to Linden before returning to Yale. Riders are encouraged to go at their own pace and enjoy the journey—this is not a race.
Before the ride, don't miss a special opportunity to tour Yale’s historic round gymnasium at 11:00 AM. This unique landmark is one of the few remaining round gymnasiums in the country, offering a fascinating glimpse into local history. The Harlem Globetrotters once played there! In addition to hosting basketball games, it featured a stage and bleachers, serving as a venue for various community events such as band concerts, commencements, plays, and banquets.
Von Ketelsen, president of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition board of directors and local radio personality, will serve as our celebrity host for the ride. Gymnasium tours will run from 11:00 AM until 11:45 AM, and the ride will begin at 12:00 PM.
Registration is just $10 per rider, and each participant will receive a commemorative RRVT koozie!
Register online by April 23 at
Spring is the perfect time
to explore the Raccoon River Valley Trail!
IOWA'S CLAIM TO TRAIL FAME
Nationally recognized as an exceptional rails-to-trails conversion, the Raccoon River Valley Trail features a 72-mile loop within 89 miles of multi-use recreational trail. As the longest paved loop trail in the nation, it connects 14 central Iowa communities to offer outdoor recreationists a unique experience with every visit.
IT'S TIME TO GET IN THE LOOP!
Whether you're a biking or running enthusiast, or you're looking for new ways to enjoy Iowa's beautiful landscapes with your family, the Raccoon River Valley Trail invites you to get in the loop of Iowa's most unique trail experience!
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