On July 11th please join us for the 5th annual Altoona Tune-Up ride. This ride is always the week before Ragbrai and so it was named Altoona tune-Up Ride
Proceeds from the event will go towards Altoona Parks and Trails. This year the focus will be on adding a fix-it station along the Gay Lea Wilson Trail. Additional funds will be directed towards bike racks and rest stations.
Altoona Parks, Altoona Healthy Partnership, The Campus , and Rasmussen Bike Altoona, are among the sponsors and the event is hosted by The Altoona Road Riders. Additional sponsors will be added. More information will be available at www.altoonatuneup.com
The event begins with registration at 7:30 am and optional pancake breakfast by the Kiwanis. Registration is $25 and includes a dry- fit t-shirt and meal ticket from Fireside. Event shirts are only available to those who register by June 19th
The ride starts at the Civic Plaza by the Hy Vee at 8:30 and has the option of a 12.5 mile route on trail , or 42 to 53 miles on scenic Eastern Polk County roads
Helmets and waivers are required and children must be accompanied by an adult
Raffle / Poker Ride
There is bike raffle for a Giant Defy bike. Tickets are $5 or 3 for $10. Riders also have the option to participate in a Poker Ride with a $5 entry fee.
Live Entertainment, Food, And Adult Beverages until 6pm
Altoona Family Fun Fest is also going on at the Plaza and will provide a kids ride along the trail with safety stops and free ice cream. there will be Vendors. Carnival type games and free inflatables and our popular splash park . Go to www.altoonafff.com or Facebook altoonafamilyfunfest.