The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is an exciting organization working to promote Iowa cycling as safe and enjoyable recreation and transportation. The 501(c)(3) non-profit group was launched by bicycling advocates from across Iowa and will unite the voices of road riders, mountain bikers, recreation riders, commuters, and anyone else who prefers a bicycle for recreation and transportation.
OUR MISSION:
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition promotes safe and enjoyable bicycling in Iowa through education, events, better policy, and growing a community of supporters.
People-watching at Des Moines party on the bridges
5:00 p.m.: Not everyone hanging out along the Des Moines river this afternoon rode into the city with RAGBRAI. Becky Haines biked about 17 miles...
I Spy on RAGBRAI: Fun sights from the ride
The RAGBRAI route is always filled with unique sights. This year, we asked users to share those sights on Instagram with #IspyonRAGBRAI....
Riders stop for taste of history
Cyclists and non-bikers alike spent the afternoon at the Iowa Historical Building for the PedalPalooza event. By 4 p.m. the Nadas were playing on...
Chicken Poop Bingo: Exactly what it sounds like
Dallas Center, Ia. – It’s not unusual to have some, uh — how should I put this delicately? — some intestinal problems...
Slow start for RAGBRAI food vendors
Food vendors got off to a slow start Tuesday as RAGBRAI riders took their time getting to Des Moines. As of 4 p.m., vendors along the the bridges...
Met on Perry Brr Ride 4 years ago, today left Perry on tandem as honeymooners
Honeymooners Joe Larsen and Leigh Yarger in Valley Junction, West Des Moines. // PHOTO BY TIMOTHY MEINCH Four years ago Joe Larsen met Leigh Yarger...
As cyclists move slowly into Des Moines, bars vow not to run out of beer
Gregg Mooers, a manager with Des Moines’ Doll Distributing, and Kelle Molloy, a director, stand next to a stocked Budweiser truck readied for...
RAGBRAI riders use Raccoon River Valley Trail, do not clog it
Some RAGBRAI riders used the Raccoon River Valley Trail through Dallas and Guthrie counties on Monday and Tuesday, but they did not clog it, a...
RAGBRAI veterans stop for first taste of Zombie Burger
Just finished with the day’s ride from Perry, RAGBRAI veteran Kieran Cullen looked over the famously wonky menu items at Des Moines’...
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