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.
RAGBRAI 2013 draws crowds to new downtown Hub
RAGBRAI 2013 brought a swarm of people right to the door of the Riverwalk Hub, a newly opened downtown concessions stop that aims to cater to area...
RAGBRAI 2013: Alley portraits in Dallas Center
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RAGBRAI humor keeps teen going
Fifteen-year-old Josh Livingston, of Seattle, is a first-time RAGBRAI rider. (MARY STEGMEIR / The Register) First-time rider Josh Livingston didn’t...
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...
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