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.
Five questions and answers about Lance Armstrong riding RAGBRAI
What has he been doing? In a televised confession with Oprah Winfrey in January, Armstrong admitted using banned drugs and blood transfusions to win...
Exhibit shows how Iowa cycling has evolved since 1869
After three days of riding across Iowa, bicyclists may have the week’s routine down. Iowa State Historical Museum curator Leo Landis stands in the...
Munson: What’s in store for next 40 years of RAGBRAI?
While reporting a column in tiny Searsboro I happened to spot Bob Saar’s signature on the side of a building downtown. This would have seemed odd —...
RAGBRAI iOS app puts the ride just a tap away
There are 10 days to go until RAGBRAI. Ten days to get familiar with RAGBRAI’s just-released app for iOS devices, stuffed with features to aid...
Jay Leno jokes about Lance Armstrong joining RAGBRAI
So Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show” Tuesday night made a crack about bicyclist Lance Armstrong near the start of his opening monologue....
AA & NA Meetings During RAGBRAI
AA Meetings During RAGBRAI XLI (Some NA Meetings are also listed) Council Bluffs Date: Saturday, July 20 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Mid-America Center...
Overnight hosts needed when RAGBRAI rolls through Des Moines
Want to get involved with RAGBRAI when it comes through Des Moines but unable to ride? Organizers of the popular ride’s July overnight stay are...
RAGBRAI XLI Pass-through Town Spotlight: Dallas Center (Tuesday)
From “Tri-cycles to Tractors, that’s how we Roll” in Dallas Center! Your ride through Dallas Center will take you down beautiful tree lined streets,...
RAGBRAI Training: Putting Last Minute Touches on Your RAGBRAI Preparation
by Coach David Ertl Well, RAGBRAI XLI is coming right up. Hopefully you have been out training on your bike and building up the miles. If you are...
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