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.
Crack in road causes falls on RAGBRAI route
A crack in the center of a road east of Yale is causing some trouble for Ragbrai riders, said RAGBRAI Medical Director Bob Libby. The crack is on...
Four ’90s rock acts highlight downtown Des Moines RAGBRAI celebration
Sponge (Special to the Register) Sponge frontman Vinnie Dombroski isn’t a cyclist, but he has plenty of experience performing for big groups of...
Medical team sees increase in injured riders Monday
The Ragbrai medical team did not see heat-related issues Monday, but rather saw an increase in riders with abrasions, broken bones and head...
Des Moines stop: By the numbers
Tuesday’s ride climbs about twice as high as 801 Grand, seen here towering above the Des Moines skyline. (Register file photo) RAGBRAI is a...
Riders indulge in state’s top tenderloins
Hamlin – Mr. Porkchop had some competition today along the RAGBRAI route. Hundreds of riders stopped at Darrell’s Place for cold beer...
Teen with broken foot determined not to miss RAGBRAI
GUTHRIE CENTER — Gwynne Wright, 15, rode the Karras Loop on just 14 miles of training. Oh yeah, she’s recovering from a stress fracture...
High school friends reconnect on RAGBRAI
Chuck McKee rode RAGBRAI three years ago with his family. So when the time came to plan the bi-annual reunion for a group of high school friends, he...
High school friends reconnect on RAGBRAI
Chuck McKee rode RAGBRAI three years ago with his family. So when the time came to plan the bi-annual reunion for a group of high school friends, he...
Welcome back to Des Moines
All cities evolve over the course of 16 years, but the developments in central Iowa since 1997 — the last time the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle...
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