by Matt Burkey | Jul 13, 2026 | Blog
Last weekend, riders from across Iowa gathered for the annual Hillbilly Ride along the Chichaqua Valley Trail, enjoying a beautiful day of cycling, community, and small-town hospitality. The trail once again proved to be a wonderful destination for cyclists of all...
by Matt Burkey | Oct 9, 2023 | Blog
Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on October 4th was an overwhelming success, with a record-breaking 31 schools from across Iowa participating in this inspiring event. The widespread enthusiasm for active transportation demonstrated the collective commitment to...
by Matt Burkey | Jul 12, 2023 | Blog
Tamera Albert of Grace United Methodist Church coordinated her first rodeo and it went off smoothly. Inspired by RAGBRAI fever, she thought this would be a great community event to promote cycling in the community. Fifty people showed up and learned about the joys of...
by Matt Burkey | Jun 23, 2023 | Blog
Check out Safe Routes to School Manager Matt Burkey’s latest post about the American Academy of Pediatrics technical report on pedestrian safety and what we can do to achieve vision zero in Iowa and every state. Read it here.
by Matt Burkey | May 23, 2023 | Blog
The Hudson Elementary Bike Rodeo was an incredible success, with 110 enthusiastic children participating in this thrilling event! The school grounds came alive with laughter, excitement, and a shared passion for bike safety and healthy living. The Bike Rodeo provided...
