Paddle and Pedal event in 2nd year

For the second consecutive year, Shawano Pathways and Mountain Bay Outfitters will bring a biking and kayaking event to the community.

The Wolf River Paddle and Pedal will take place on June 25.

Participants can paddle their canoe or kayak down the Wolf River, from Lieg Avenue in Shawano to County Road CCC, just north of the Navarino State Wildlife Area, a section that is all flat water, through natural areas, and usually takes about two hours to complete.

From there, the participants can pedal their bike on an 8-, 12- or 22-mile route back to Mountain Bay Outfitters, 620 S. Main St. The boats will be shuttled back to the store.

For those interested in adding a run/walk to the course, 1- and 4-mile routes are available.

From 7:15-8:45 a.m., participants can drop off bicycles at the CCC boat landing and canoes or kayaks at the Judd Park boat landing. They are asked to check in at Mountain Bay Outfitters by 9 a.m., and then can walk or take a shuttle to Judd Park. The group launch will occur at 9:15 a.m.

The cost of registration is $15 per person. For Shawano Pathways members or those renting equipment from Mountain Bay, it is $10 per person.

Equipment rental cost are $20 for a bike, $30 for a kayak and $40 for a canoe. T-shirts are also available; $9 for cotton shirts and $14 for cool tech shirts.

Organizers ask that T-shirts and equipment be ordered at least seven days in advance. To register, call Tim Conradt at Mountain Bay Outfitters at 715-526-8823.

The registration fee covers the cost of shuttling boats back to Shawano, bike security, emergency vehicle, water, maps and snacks. Remaining funds go to Shawano Pathways to support new and improved biking and walking trails.

Walks-ins are welcome the day of the event, but rental equipment might not be available.

Basic kayak instructions and yoga will be available from 8:30-9 a.m. at Judd Park.

Mountain Bay Outfitters will host a brat fry throughout the day.