Upcoming events

  • CVC Indoor Spin

    • 11/05/2025
    • 03/25/2026
    • 21 sessions
    • 300 Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701

    Join us for winter Indoor Spin Class
    @ the Cedar Valley Sportsplex (Waterloo, IA)
    Every Wednesday 6pm

     

    ➡ Classes are open and FREE to CVC members and Sportsplex members! Bikes are first come first serve!

    20 bikes available.


    We will also socialize after class at area establishments.

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Event

    EVENT HOSTS: Bob Osgood, Angie White, Eric Penning, Nick Taiber


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  • Annual Trail Clean Up

    • 04/18/2026
    • 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 1827 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701

    Cedar Valley Trails Partnership and Cedar Valley Cyclists are partnering for the Annual Trail Clean Up. All supporters and trail users are encouraged to pitch in to keep our trails the best in the state.

    Date/Time: April 18, 2026; 9:00am-noon

    Location: Veridian Credit Union, 1827 Ansborough Ave. Waterloo

    What: Sergeant Road Trail Clean-Up

    Organizers: Kirby Baumgard

    Plan to arrive by 8:45 a.m. – the clean up will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Wanting to help with other trail segments, there is no shortage! Individuals, families, friends, neighborhood groups, work groups, church groups, can get involved in other segments by emailing: volunteer@cedarvalleytrails.org. More hands cover more miles!

    Bring clothes suitable for the weather and tromping around the banks along the trail, including boots, gloves, and grabbers. Plastic garbage bags are being provided by Waterloo Leisure Services. 

    The annual trail clean up represents an important community and civic engagement activity for the club. Let's continue to keep the Cedar Valley clean and make a difference! Special thanks to leaders are Kirby and Jackie, and Mary for leading the CVC's clean-up efforts! Social will be at the OP on University Avenue starting at noon.

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-SANCTIONED

    EVENT HOST: Kirby Baumgard


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  • CVC Denver Waffle Rides

    • 05/03/2026
    • 10/04/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • https://www.google.com/maps/place/Behrens-Rapp+Filling+Station%2F+Visitor+Information+Center/@42.5374651,-92.4501956,346m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x87faaabba12a1ad7:0x6ea17cc84bfff10c!8m2!3d42.5380936!4d-92.4478966!16s%2Fg%2F1pzvqfy3f?hl=en
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    Denver Waffle Rides are back! Build a calorie deficit to Denver and let the Legion replenish! The Legion offers all you can eat Belgian waffles, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee.

    Waffle Ride Calendar (1st Sunday of every month... May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5) 

    Ride leaves from 1st and Clay Street in Cedar Falls

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Sanctioned

    EVENT HOST: Julie Fisher and Todd Southworth



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  • WOW-Wednesdays on Wheels Rides - 2026

    • 05/06/2026
    • 10/14/2026
    • 24 sessions
    • 316 W 3rd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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    Get pumped up for CVC's WOW (Wednesdays on Wheels) rides each Wednesday, 5/7/2025-10/2/2024.

    WOW rides meet at Overman Park, Cedar Falls, with four ride types:

    Fast Speed Road Ride (18-19 mph, no leader), departing at 5:45pm

    Medium Speed Road Ride (16-17 mph, w/leader), departing at 5:50pm

    Regular Speed Road Ride (14-15 mph w/leader), departing at 6:00pm

    Trail Ride (w/leader), departing at 6:00pm

    Check our Facebook page for weekly routes, updates and ride personalities. And note, speeds are average road speed. If you are new to the ride scene, just let the leader know so we can welcome you and provide ride insights. And for even more fun, we normally meet after the ride for social engagement.

    Hope to see you on two wheels! 

    * Helmets and lights required.

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Sanctioned

    EVENT HOST: Andy Weidner w/leaders and sweepers


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  • CVC Kickoff Ride

    • 05/09/2026
    • 2:00 PM
    • 398 E Main St., Cedar Falls
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    Join us as we kick off the year's CVC Ride season! Ride, eat, drink, and be entertained responsibly! This year, we feature Jackson Schou, a up and coming vocalist with keyboard accompaniment.

    The ride leaves at 2:00pm from 398 E Main Street in Cedar Falls. The route will be about 20-25 miles of paved roads. We will also offer a trail option too. Parking is available at Tondro Pray Bike Park (E Main St. & N Logan Ave., Cedar Falls).

    Be sure to renew your membership before this membership-only event!

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Sanctioned

    EVENT HOST: CVC Board
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  • Bike to Work Week

    • 05/11/2026
    • 05/17/2026

    It's Bike-to-Work Week!!

    We'll be celebrating all the ways people bike during National Bike Month (all of May). Bike-to-Work Week takes place between May 12-18!

    Contest categories:

    1. Longest ride to work in one day
    2. Most surfaces ridden to work (pavement, gravel, dirt, grass, water crossing, other?)
    3. Most elevation ridden on a ride to work
    4. Most unique or unusual route to work

    Rules and other stuff:

    1. All rides must occur OUTDOORS (sorry Zwifties!)
    2. You must submit proof-of-ride (such Strava route, Ride with GPS, possibly photos)
    3. You work remotely, you say? Go ride before work or on your lunch hour, but please actually go to work afterwards!
    4. Retired, you say? Ride to your former workplace!
    5. Never worked a day in your life? Try riding to a place you think would be cool to work!
    6. Winners will be selected by Hall's judges Keith Reynolds and Carey Fry, and CVC judges Cindy Angel and Andy Weidner.
    7. Submit proof-of-ride in the comments on this event (more fun for everyone), or personally to one of the judges.
    8. In order to allow for 4 individual winners, we will limit over-achievers to ONE category win! You can compete in all 4 categories, but only win one.

    Have fun and get out and RIDE! 

    A bit more about National Bike Month...

    National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.

    Whether you’re riding for fun, fitness or with family, or taking essential trips to work or shop, you are part of our movement for safer streets, connected communities, a healthier planet, and happier people.

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-General Interest

    EVENT HOST: NA

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  • CVC New Hartford Omelet Rides

    • 05/17/2026
    • 10/18/2026
    • 6 sessions
    • https://www.google.com/maps/place/Behrens-Rapp+Filling+Station%2F+Visitor+Information+Center/@42.5374651,-92.4501956,346m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x87faaabba12a1ad7:0x6ea17cc84bfff10c!8m2!3d42.5380936!4d-92.4478966!16s%2Fg%2F1pzvqfy3f?hl=en
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    Let's feast on omelets! Build an appetite calorie deficit to New Hartford and let the Lions replenish! This is a great breakfast, sure to please!

    Ride Calendar (3rd Sunday of every month, except July... May 18, June 15, August 17, September 21, October 19) 

    Ride leaves from 1st and Clay Street in Cedar Falls

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Sanctioned

    EVENT HOST: Julie Fisher and Todd Southworth



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  • CVC Ride of Silence

    • 05/20/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • 316 W 3rd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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    Annual Club Rides - Quad Cities Bike ClubCedar Valley Cyclists (CVC) annually hosts the RIDE of SILENCE, a worldwide ride to remember and honor the bicyclists who have died or were injured while cycling. The ride is a free, registered ride starting at Overman Park in Cedar Falls.  

    6:00pm - Registration

    6:20pm - Program

    6:30pm - Ride, 10 miles, helmet and light required.

    We invite all to join and ride slowly to respect and honor the memory of our fallen riders. This ride replaces our normal WoW Ride for May 21st.


    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Sanctioned

    EVENT HOST: CVC Board

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  • Annual Bridges Ride

    • 06/06/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Multiple starts (see Cedar Valley Trails event page)

    Cedar Valley Nature Trail bridges land and people. The Cedar Valley bicycling community invites you to participate in a free, public bike ride on June 7th, 2025, to celebrate and commemorate efforts to replace or repair bridges on the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

    NOTE: the 60-mile ride starts this year at Gateway Park, not Pfeiffer Park as noted in last communication.

    Informal start at 9:00am at Gateway Park in Cedar Falls or Cedar Valley Nature Trail parking lot in Evansdale.

    Bridges Ride distance options include (find detailed routes on the event page):

    • 60-mile advanced ride – Gateway Park in Cedar Falls, Iowa to McFarlane Bridge in La Porte City, Iowa and back to Pfeiffer Park in Cedar Falls, Iowa. 
    • 30-mile intermediate ride - Cedar Valley Nature Trail parking lot in Evansdale, Iowa to McFarlane Bridge in La Porte City, Iowa and back to Cedar Valley Nature Trail parking lot in Evansdale, Iowa. 
    • 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. 

    The party is happening in route at Gilbertville Depot including food, drink, live music and a raffle:

    See you on Saturday!


    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Supported

    EVENT HOST: Cedar Valley Trails Partnership

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  • Hall's Family Bike Ride

    • 06/14/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    Join this family ride with an ice cream reward! This is a new event this year, stay tuned for more information!!
    Event Type: General Interest
    Event Host: Hall's Bicycle
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  • 48th CVC Annual Sturgis Falls Ride

    • 06/27/2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 110 E 13th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

    It's Sturgis Falls Weekend and that means fun and biking. There are two route options – 25 and 50 miles. Registration starts at 8:00am at the Cedar Falls Rec Center on 12th Street and Main (note, take a little extra time and care with road construction in the area). The ride begins at 8:30am.  

    Cost is $10 per person, all proceeds to to IHOPE.

    The short route goes to Janesville and back. The long route goes to Shell Rock after Janesville.

    Hope to see you there! And don't forget to check out all the events at www.sturgisfalls.org/.


    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Sanctioned

    EVENT HOST: Cindy Angel, Andy Weidner


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  • Kirby's 4th of July Ride

    • 07/04/2026
    • 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
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    Kirby’s July 4th Ride 2025 - An Annual Tradition

    The annual ride will return to starting at the McLeod Center on the University of Northern Iowa Campus (2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA). Meet on the west side of the McLeod Center around 7:45am and the ride will start at 8:00am on July 4th. We will head out 27th Street, past the new High School and onto New Hartford. We will stop at the Casey’s store to regroup and then head out of town to Shell Rock. The parade starts at 10:00am. We usually congregate and watch the parade from the main stage area on Main Street. After the parade, feel free to grab some lunch and refreshments. The return trip is on your own, but the official route goes through Finchford and up Union Road back to 27th Street. The round trip will be around 48 miles (maps will be available). Come out and celebrate Independence Day!

    Kirby

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Sanctioned

    EVENT HOST: Kirby Baumgard
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  • CVC Century Ride

    • 07/11/2026
    • 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Overman Park, Cedar Falls, IA
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    The annual CVC Century Ride pushes off from Overman Park in Cedar Falls. We will visit many communities - Dike, Hudson, La Porte*, Jesup*, Gilbertville, Raymond, and Dewar (* not on metric)... with some of our favorite bike stops!  The routes...

    The Full Century (100 miles and change) on RideWithGPS, click 2025 CVC Century Ride Cue Sheet for a printable guide. 

    The Metric Century (60 miles and change) on RideWithGPS; click 2025 CVC Metric Century Ride Cue Sheet for a printable guide.

    Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. from Overman Park. CVC members ride for free, guests cost $15/pp. You can pre-register online or at the park (exact change is appreciated). We will have a mass start at 7:30pm. Be sure to print your cue sheets or download the route to your devices. We will have planned stops at 34 miles (courtesy of Bob Recker), 77 miles (Gilbertville Days), and a final aid station to bring you home. If the day is getting long and tired, ask a regular CVC rider for short-cut suggestions.

    Looking forward to seeing you on the ride!! 

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Sponsored


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  • Irish Fest High Nelly Ride

    • 08/01/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 518 Sycamore Street Waterloo, IA 50703

    Get ready for a fun family trail ride or the open road ride (for the experienced rider) on Saturday, August 2nd.

    The weekend pass is NOT included with your High Nelly registration, but you will receive a special online discounted code to purchase a fest pass for only $25 after your registration for the High Nelly is processed. This online discounted code will come in your confirmation email from the High Nelly committee.

    You can pick up your High Nelly Packet the day of the race (Saturday, August 3rd) starting at 8 AM. That is when walk up registration will happen as well.

    Or you can pick up your packet on Friday, August 2nd from 4:00-7:00 pm at Park Ave and Mulberry St near the Main Gate to the Iowa Irish Fest.

    Other reminders:

    • Helmets are required for all riders on both routes
    • The High Nelly is Saturday, August 2nd starting at 9:00am.
    • Post ride beer is still on Irish Fest!
    • The ride will happen rain or shine. NO refunds will be given if a cancelled due to weather.
    • Children and young adults 15 and under gain free entrance to the fest so no weekend pass is required
    • We will once again be giving away a bicycle as well other prizes.
    • Prizes will be awarded for the best Irish costume.

    Learn more at: https://iowairishfest.com/activity/high-nelly-bike-ride/

    EVENT TYPE: General Interest (not a CVC event)

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  • Hall's Family Bike Ride II

    • 08/09/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    Join this family ride with an ice cream reward! This is a new event this year, stay tuned for more information!!
    Event Type: General Interest
    Event Host: Hall's Bicycle
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  • Fall Time Trials - 2026

    • 08/13/2026
    • 09/03/2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Corner of Union and 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA
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    Join CVC for our annual Time Trial series, every Thursday starting 8/14 through 9/4. Time trials are fun, a great opportunity to push your heart rate with fellow riders. All ages, all abilities are encouraged to ride!

    The course is a timed, five mile out-and-back (10 miles total) on 27th Street in Cedar Falls. Meet at the corner of 27th Street and Union Road. Check-in begins at 6:00pm with the first rider pushing off at 6:30pm. There will be high-fives at the finish and award/recognition at the end-of-series Fall Time Trial Celebration too (fastest, most-improved, most attended, etc.).

    Register on the event page: Fall Time Trials. For $10, you get a ticket for every fall Time Trial event (4 total) AND the coveted end-of-series Fall Time Trial Celebration for pizza, beverages and recognitions. Or, you can pay $5 for each Fall Time Trial participation (you receive an automatic Celebration ticket for two time trial participations). In other words, click the event link to sign up!

    Hope to see you there!!  

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Event

    EVENT HOST: Troy Buzynski

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  • Twisted Cross - 2026

    • 09/25/2026
    • 9:30 AM
    • 09/27/2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • 528 4th Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, United States

    Twisted Cross is ON!

    Come check out some fast, fun, beginner friendly racing!

    Multiple categories and age groups. Kinds under 8 race free. Free cross style dog race as well!

    Please pre-register on Bike Reg. Day of Registration is available. Race will happen rain or shine. Group Hotel rates available (coming soon).

    https://www.bikereg.com/twisted-cross-2025

    New to cross? Come to our Beginner Clinics! Clinics offer a way for racing of all skills levels to learn cross, practice the course, and hone their skills.

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Supported

    EVENT HOST: Andy Weidner

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  • CVC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Ride

    • 09/26/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 325 Commercial Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA
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    Correction: this corrects the previous communication. The Breast Cancer Awareness Ride is on September 27, 2025, 10:30am, hope to see you there!

    Cedar Valley Cyclist’s (CVC) annual breast cancer awareness ride will be Saturday, September 27th. Registration starts at 10:30am at the Waterloo Singlespeed, 325 Commercial Commercial Street. Suggested donation for the ride is $25 with proceeds going to the Beyond Pink Team who locally support women with Breast Cancer.

    The ride will follow the Cedar Valley Nature Trail to Gilbertville and back with a stop at the Dew Drop Inn, about 21 miles. Then we will socialize at Anton's Garden for Oktoberfest.

    Ride organizers include CVC board members Gretchen Harken who is a 37-year Breast Cancer Survivor and Mary Steffensmeier who was her dietitian during her treatments. The ride will celebrate survival, friendship, cycling and prevention. Costumes are welcome. For more information contact mary@ridecvc.org or Gert at Gretchen@RideCVC.org.

    Online registration is available (but not necessary) through the event link with all proceeds going to Beyond Pink Team.

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Event

    EVENT HOST: Mary Steffensmeier, Gert Harken
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  • CVC Annual Membership Meeting

    • 10/11/2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • 300 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701
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    ‍♀️ You're Invited: CVC Annual Members' Meeting!

    Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 12th—it's time to come together for our Annual CVC Members' Meeting at Doughy Joeys!

    We’re serving up free pizza and a complimentary drink to all CVC Members and their household guests as we celebrate another incredible season of cycling. But this isn’t just a party—it’s your chance to help shape the future of our club. We’ll be voting in our new CVC Board Members, and your voice matters.

    Schedule:

    Social Hour begins at 6:00 PM

    ️ Meeting called to order at 6:20 PM

    Social continues after the meeting

    CVC is proud to build healthier communities through safe, inclusive, and social bike-centered experiences for riders of all ages and abilities. We also ride to support great causes and advocate for cycling awareness.

    Let’s celebrate the season, connect with fellow riders, and gear up for what’s next. We can’t wait to see you there!

    Hosted by: CVC Board

    Event Type: CVC-Sponsored

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  • CVC Indoor Spin

    • 11/04/2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • 03/24/2027
    • 7:00 PM
    • 300 Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701

    Join us for winter Indoor Spin Class
    @ the Cedar Valley Sportsplex (Waterloo, IA)
    Every Wednesday 6pm

     

    ➡ Classes are open and FREE to CVC members and Sportsplex members! Bikes are first come first serve!

    20 bikes available.


    We will also socialize after class at area establishments.

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Event

    EVENT HOSTS: Bob Osgood, Angie White, Eric Penning, Nick Taiber


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  • Cranksgiving

    • 11/14/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    • 128 N Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-2644
    Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels. Part bike ride, part food drive, part scavenger hunt, it has been held annually in Cedar Falls since 2009 and is Iowa longest running Cranksgiving celebration. Bring a bike, a bag, a lock, and about $15-$20 to buy food. All of the items collected at stores will benefit the Northeast Iowa Foodbank and Cedar Bend Humane Society. Every year, the event helps provide hundreds of needy families with a wealth of food during the week of Thanksgiving.
    Schedule
    - Registration: Online or begging at 10:30am day of at SingleSpeed Brewing CF
    --- Online Reg: https://tinyurl.com/CF-cranks-v17
    - Start Time: 11:30am SHARPish
    - Finish Time: 2:00pm
    - Awards & Fun: SingleSpeed Brewing CF

    Event Type: General Interest
    Event Host: Bike Tech
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  • Global Fat Bike Ride (w/CVAST)

    • 12/06/2026
    • 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

    Collaboration with CVAST

    EVENT TYPE: CVC-Supported

    EVENT HOST: Andy Weidner


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  • CVC Holiday Lights Ride - 2026

    • 12/09/2026
    • 6:00 PM

    The Holiday Lights Ride is a tour of the Cedar Valley's best holiday lights display. Light up your bikes, put on some warm clothes and prepare for amazement.  See you on at Overman Park (Cedar Falls), 6:00pm.

    Note to riders... the date is subject to change based on temperature and road conditions. 

    Happy Holidays! 

    EVENT TYPE: CVC Event

    EVENT HOST: Cindy Angel


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