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Current events on the HBA Calendar
Holy Toledo Ride
(July)
17th Annual
Cedar Valley Tour
(July)
Links to previous events
Ride Leader
Meeting 2007
New Year's Day Ride - 2007 (Hair of the Dog Ride)
Eleventh Annual Tour de Lights
2006
Fourth Annual
Apple Cider Ride 2006
Club Fall Meeting & Potluck
Supper
The Amish Ride
Sept 23rd
Annual
Cedar Valley Tour
2007
Holy Toledo Ride
Swine Trek
St. Joseph Day ride
February 2006 ride
New Years Day ride
Root River Trail (Weekend
Rides in May, October)
Dave Holmes Memorial Ride
HBA Spring Potluck
Valentines Day Ride
WHAT:
HBA Fall Meeting & Potluck
Dinner
WHEN:
SUNDAY October 1, 2006 @ 6:30 PM
WHERE: HIAWATHA COMMUNITY CENTER
BRING:
DISH OR DESSERT To Share
PROVIDED:
MEAT,
BEVERAGE, TABLE SERVICE
2006 Amish Harvest Century
Tour
Saturday, September 23, 2006 – Hills, Iowa
The Bicyclists of Iowa City
Begin with Breakfast
This "doozie of a day-ride" will kick off with a Belgian waffle breakfast
in Hills, Iowa. Breakfast will be served from 6 AM until 11 AM in the
Community Building located on Main Street in Hills. Your registration
includes breakfast.
Dad’s Belgian Waffle’s will be cooking up something spectacular. In
addition to waffles being grilled before your eyes, there will be an
impressive display of toppings to delight your senses. Hot sausage, coffee
and orange juice compliment the steaming waffles.
We’re not going to keep family, friends and neighbors from joining in on
the bountiful breakfast. This breakfast will be open to the public with
tickets on sale for $5. Children under 2 years of age are free. The event is
co-sponsored by the Hills Fire and Rescue Unit.
Start your Engines
Your internal engine, that is. Now that you’ve fueled up, get ready to
ride. The ride opens at 7 AM.
You have two choices for packet pickup:
Friday, September 22nd from 6 PM – 8 PM in Hills City Park
Day of ride, September 23rd from 6 AM until 11 AM in Hills
City Park
Fun A-Plenty
We’re cookin’ up more than a breakfast for you. We’re cookin’ up some
fun. Nestled along the gentle rolling hills are rest stops designed to
delight. Hop off that saddle and enjoy.
What a Sight to Behold
All routes begin in the farming town of Hills, Iowa. You may be
interested to know that the town was named after a person, and not the
topography (whew!). The routes do have gentle rolling hills. You’ll pedal on
low traffic roads that will take you by lovely farms during the harvest
season.
All Freshened Up and Somewhere to Go
After your ride enjoy a hot shower and stay for entertainment in the
park. Irene and the Mad River Band will play from 1 – 4 PM. The ride event
will close at 5 PM.
Venture over to the local Hills Bar and Tap to toast your accomplishment
and enjoy live music by Nick Stika Aquestics beginning at 2 PM and "Dog's on
Skis" playing from 9 PM – 1 AM.
Camping
Camping is available in Hills City Park on Friday and Saturday. Camp with
us on Saturday night and join the Bicyclists of Iowa City for their club
ride on Sunday morning.
Area Hotels
Area hotels can be found at:
http://www.iowacitycoralville.org/wheretostay.asp
Registration includes:
Well-supported Amish Harvest Century Tour over gentle, rolling hills
Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast
Cycling socks for those who register on or before September 1
Unique rest stops
Hot shower
Daytime entertainment in Hills City Park
Camping
Directions
Hills, Iowa, is located approximately 8 miles south of Iowa City off of
Highway 218. This highway is also known as the Avenue of the Saints From
highway 218 take the Hills exit and head east. Continue straight at the
4-way stop and you will be on Main Street in Hills. Hills City Park is
located on your right.
Registration
On line registration:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1308559
Or go to:
http://www.bicyclistsofiowacity.org/ahcast/
and print off a registration form.
Map
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=&city=Hills&state=IA&zipcode=&country=US&geodiff=1
Our speaker will be
Mike Warner of Northtowne
who will discuss bike maintenance.
WHEN:
SUNDAY APRIL 9,
2006 @ 6:30 PM
WHERE:
HIAWATHA COMMUNITY CENTER
BRING:
Covered Dish or Dessert
HBA
will provide:
Chicken, Beverage, Table Service
CONTACT:
Dick Moore
( 665-3185 )
if attending
EMAIL:
DICKMOORE@SOUTHSLOPE.NET
HOLY TOLEDO, BATMAN!
Hawkeye Bicycle Association
Toledo Overnight Ride
July 7-8, 2007
Join in HBA’s weekend overnight ride to Toledo, Iowa. The route is from
Hiawatha, Iowa to Toledo, Iowa. The route is relatively flat and is
approximately 60 miles each way.
DETAILS :
- Starts Saturday July 7, at 8 AM, in Hiawatha, IA, at Guthridge Park
(West Parking Lot). Returns Sunday July 8
- Overnight parking for vehicles is available at the starting point.
NO PARKING in FARMER'S MARKET area.
- Route maps will be provided by HBA
- Overnight accommodations are available at the Super 8 Motel in Toledo.
Call for your own reservations. Ask for rooms reserved for Hawkeye Bicycle
Association. Phone number is (641) 484-5888. Quoted price of $50.00 + tax
= $55 total for a non-smoking 2 bed room.
- Motel hot-tub is open 24 hours.
- For those staying at the Super 8 Motel, a breakfast (now includes some
hot items) is
served on Sunday morning
- Sag service will be provided by HBA
- Gear will be hauled to and from Toledo by HBA
- Several restaurants are within easy walking distance of the motel
- Three rest stops (each way) with fruit, sandwiches, drinks, and snacks
will be provided by HBA
- The following towns along the route have some sort of mini-mart: Palo,
Newhall, and Van Horne
- Helmets are required to be worn by all riders
Registration Details:
- Application form is available at
www.hawkeyebike.com or contact
Jerry Falta for a form
A completed application and $20.00 fee is required of all riders, to
cover costs of sag and rest stops
The form and fee is due no later than July 2nd
Mail application form and fee to:
Jerry Falta
8775 Deer Crest Drive
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411-8049
- Checks shall be made out to Hawkeye Bicycle Association
- Questions: Call Jerry Falta at (319) 395-7212 or e-mail:
geraldfalta@mchsi.com.
- This ride is open for public participation. This is a good opportunity
to get tuned up for RAGBRAI.
- To register click on the:
Toledo Registration Form
(or copy/paste from
below)
Hawkeye Bicycle Association
Toledo Overnight Ride
Registration Form
July 7-8, 2007
Name ____________________________________
Address __________________________________
City ________________________ State ___________ Zip _________
Phone _________________ E-Mail _____________________________
Date of birth _________/ _______/ ___________
Emergency Contact:
Name ____________________________________
Address __________________________________
City ________________________ State ___________ Zip _________
Phone _________________
Helmet Use is Required:
Waiver (must be signed): "I do hereby for myself, heirs, executors
and administrators waive any and all claims for damages and causes of action
of every nature which I may have or which may hereafter accrue to me against
the Hawkeye Bicycle Association, its officers or any sponsoring agencies
during the participation in this event or during travel to and from this
event."
Rider’s signature ___________________________________ Date:
____/______/_____
Date: ______/______/_______
- A completed application and $20.00 fee is required of all riders
- The form and fee must be received no later than July 2nd
- Mail application form and fee to:
Jerry Falta
8775 Deer Crest Drive
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411-8049
- Checks shall be made out to Hawkeye Bicycle Association
- Questions: Call Jerry Falta at (319) 395-7212 or e-mail
Jerry.
The sun is getting brighter and daylight is getting longer. Time to get
some miles in before the HBA rides start in April. Join us on Saturday March
25th, at 11AM, for a ride to Shueyville, Ely and back
(about 25 miles). We’ll meet in Sokol Park, 16th Ave. SW, at the
Cedar River.
After the ride:
- The St. Joseph’s Day Parade is 2PM,
- Lunch at one of the restaurants,
- Desserts at the bakery,
Red beer at?
Contact
Jerry Falta at
www.geraldfalta@msn.com
with any questions.
 HBA
February Ride - Bagels or Brisket?
Start Location: Java Creek Café (Boyson Rd & C Ave)
11 AM Saturday February 11, 2006
(
Bad Weather Date: 11 AM February 18 )
Ride Leader:
Art Sibold
Hawkeye Bicycle Association
New Years Day Bike Ride
(Hair of the Dog Ride)
1 pm on January 1, 2007
Ride Leader: Joel
Location: Chrome Horse Slop House
(1203 3rd Street SE - Cedar Rapids)
Please park in gravel parking lot behind the establishment
Ride distance depends upon temperature, but if temperature
is moderate, will ride to Ely (Odies)
From Ely, return loop to Chrome Horse for food, drink,
fellowship and much merriment
(OK - your basic BSing!!)
Ride will be at a leisure pace and will stay in a group!!
11th Annual Tour de Lights
Saturday, December 9th.
Meet at Mr. Beans, 1080 East
Post Road, Marion, at 4:30 PM.
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Decorate yourself and your bike to celebrate the season
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Be sure to
include a headlight and at least one red taillight.
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We will leisurely ride
through Marion and view the light displays
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We will ride as long as people are comfortable.
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Following the ride we will dine at Mr. Beans Café.
Everyone welcome!!
A big
Thank You
to
Bob and Denise Potter for suggesting and leading this ride!!
Hawkeye Bicycle Association
Fourth Annual Apple Cider Bike Ride
1:00 PM on Sunday, November 5, 2006*
Ride will start at Ellis Pavilion
(On the river side of Ellis Blvd. just west of swimming
pool)
Planned distance is 25 miles.
Actual distance to be
determined by the weather on the day of the ride.
We will take a break at The Blue Strawberry on C
Street
for refreshments of your choice.
If you have any questions on the ride plans
please call John or Judy Bryant at 294-2333
or E-Mail jbryant654@msn.com
*
In case of inclement weather on November 5,
we will
reschedule the ride for Sunday, November 12, 2006
YOU’RE INVITED
TO THE HAWKEYE BICYCLE
ASSOCIATION
FALL POTLUCK
The Club will provide
broasted chicken, beverage, and table service.
You bring a side dish to share with others. The Club will also provide
valuable prizes to be given away to some lucky attendees.
The speaker will be Mark
Wyatt, President of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition.
There will also be an
election of officers and board members for next year.
This all takes place Sunday October 23 at
6:30 PM at the Hiawatha Community Center.
If you plan to attend,
please contact Dick Moore at 665-3185 or
dickmoore@southslope.net.
Root River Trail Weekends 2007
May 19 & 20 and October 6 & 7
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Meet at the Chat’n
Chew in Lanesboro, Saturday at
9 am,
for breakfast
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Ride starts at
Lanesboro Sylvan Park (at community building) at approx 10:15
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Ride direction,
mileage, etc. determined by group that day
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Riders usually
ride 50-60 miles on Saturday, shorter distances OK, can’t get lost on
the trail
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Ride pace is
determined by the group, we regroup in all the towns along the trail
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Sunday’s ride
determined by the group, some only ride 1 day
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Some tent camp at
the Lanesboro Sylvan Park- $10/night-warm/clean showers in the library
basement
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Some stay both
Friday night and Saturday night, others only Saturday, and some drive
back the same day
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Others stay in bed
& breakfasts and small hotel/motels in the area, check out the
websites for more info
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More than 60 miles
of paved surface trails, bike friendly towns
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Approx. 2 ½ hour
drive from Cedar Rapids
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Campfire in the
evening at the campgrounds in sylvan park
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Bring a lawn
chair, snacks and favorite beverage
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We usually have
supper as a group, Saturday evening, in one of the fine Lanesboro
restaurants
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For more info
check out
www.bluffcountry.com
or
www.rootrivertrail.org or call Jerry at 395-7212 or
geraldfalta@mchsi.com
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We have fun!!!
Eastern Iowa Rendezvous Century Dave Holmes Memorial Century
Bicycle Ride
Date: August 6, 2005 Time: 7:00 am sharp Length: Short Loop - 55 miles
Century Ride - 105 miles
Start Location: Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf, Iowa (1(2 mile south of
Bettendorf Middle Pool. The park is next to Bettendorf Duck Creek Bike
Path.) (Adjacent to 23rd Street) (3 miles from 1-74)
Pace: 15 m.p.h. or above
Entry Fee: FREE
Services Provided: None - only a mileage sheet and directions.
Route: The ride will tranverse through the following towns: Bettendorf,
Riverdale, Pleasant Valley, Argo Corners, McCausland, Donahue, Dixon,
Bennett, Wilton, Old New Era, Montpelier, Buffalo, and Davenport.
Contact Person:
Mike Bennett - (309) 912-4938
Ride Marshals:
Bruce Perry and Mike Bennett
Root River Ride
Todd and Becky Dickinson are hosting an HBA
Root River Ride Saturday May 21st and Sunday May 22nd. Plans are to meet
at the traditional Chat and Chew in Lanesboro, Mn. at 9:30 AM on Saturday,
May 21st and then ride the day for however long people want to ride.
Lunch and dinner plans are optional and will be determined that day by the
group. Lodging or camping is available in the area. Contact the
Lanesboro website for more information. Sunday is left optional for
riding at your convenience. If you need more information or to let them
know you are coming, contact Becky or Todd at 447-1195 or email:
tbdickins@mchsi.com
WHAT: HBA
SPRING POTLUCK DINNER
WHEN:
SUNDAY APRIL 10, 2005 @ 6:00 PM
WHERE:
HIAWATHA COMMUNITY CENTER
BRING: COVERED
DISH OR DESSERT
PROVIDED: MEAT,
BEVERAGE, TABLE SERVICE
CONTACT: DICK MOORE,
IF ATTENDING
EMAIL:
DICKMOORE@SOUTHSLOPE.NET
PHONE: 665-3185
Free Pizza, Free Pop, Free Pizza, Free Pop
WHO: Hawkeye Bicycle Association
WHAT: Ride Leader Scheduling Meeting
WHERE: Coe College ( Lynch Room in the Lower Level of Gage Union
)
PARKING: On College Drive, or turn right before the Racquet Center
and park along that road or residence halls directly to the East of Voorhees
and parking lots near those buildings.
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 12th, 2007
Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Pizza at 7:15 p.m.
WHY: To determine rides and leaders for 2007
Please contact
Connie Bird at 378-0277 or e-mail
Connie
if you can lead a ride(s) and can’t attend the meeting!
Saturday February 12th
Meet at Northtowne
Blairs Ferry Rd at NOON
We plan on making a loop to Alburnett and back, weather
permitting
Check the HBA website the night before for cancellation
due to bad weather
Contact Ride Leader Lisa at
iowa_ultra_queen@juno.com
with questions
Hawkeye Bicycle Association
Fourth Annual New Years Day Bike Ride
12:00PM on Saturday, January 1, 2005
Ride will start at Great America Bldg.
(Parking Lot at 1st St and 7th Ave.
SE)
Route and distance to be determined by the weather on the
day of the ride.
At the end of the ride we will meet at The Olive Garden
near Lindale for post ride warm-up and socializing
No Reservation Required. Just Show Up.
Ride Leader is Joe DeLory
Joe will bring some hot cider to the ride start. Anyone
may bring any left over snacks from New Years Eve.
For additional information call Joe DeLory at 265-1831
* In case of inclement weather on November 7 we will
reschedule the ride for Sunday, November 14, 2004
The sun is
getting brighter and the days are getting longer. Time to get some miles in
before the HBA rides start in April. Join us on Saturday March 13th,
at 11AM, for a ride on the trail. We’ll meet in the parking lot
behind Fin and Feather, 3338 Center Point Rd. We’ll ride as long and as far
as the group wishes. This will be a leisure ride, so the group will stay
together throughout the ride. For those hungry folks, we’ll choose a
restaurant for lunch after the ride. The ride will be rescheduled for
March 20th if the trail is snow covered. Contact Jerry Falta at
www.geraldfalta@msn.com with any questions.
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