The annual Bacoon Ride will take place in June as planned, despite structural damage to a key trail bridge in Adel caused by an arson fire earlier this week.
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition said a slight detour has been approved for the June 14th ride on the Raccoon River Valley Trail, due to the bridge fire on the east side of Adel. Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the fire, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.
“It has a pretty dramatic impact on the ride and the community,” Iowa Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Luke Hoffman said.