Episode 399: Spotlight on the Cedar Valley Bicycle Collective

In Episode 399 of the Just Go Bike Podcast, hosts Murph and AP spotlight the Cedar Valley Bicycle Collective, a volunteer-run nonprofit serving the Waterloo and Cedar Falls area of Iowa. The collective, part of the RAGBRAI Gives program for 2026, focuses on bike recycling, affordable bike sales, youth outreach, and community education through programs like Bike 101. Guests Catherine Gilberry, Mark Stevenson, and Roger White share their personal connections to cycling, highlight the region’s extensive trail network—including the George Wythe State Park, Cedar Valley Nature Trail, and scenic gravel routes—and emphasize the importance of making bikes accessible to low-income families, veterans, and youth. They also discuss their impactful bike valet services at local festivals and their commitment to sustainability by diverting thousands of pounds of bikes from landfills. The episode underscores the power of community-driven initiatives in revitalizing cycling culture and fostering inclusivity in a region where biking is both a practical and recreational lifeline.