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 exists to make Iowa the best place to ride a bike through advocacy for safety, education, access, and community.
RAGBRAI Training: Let’s Get to the Bottom of the Issue
Very frequently, the legs can carry you all the way through RAGBRAI. They may be tired but will get you there. On the other hand, often the more...
GranGABLE Fondo: Early-bird Deadline is July 1
Don’t delay, register today at http://www.grangable.com. Prices go up July 1 (that is Monday)! The granGABLE Fondo powered by Scheels is a...
Boone Cyclist Killed Training for RAGBRAI
The thoughts and prayers of RAGBRAI are with the family, teammates and friends of Paul Ladd who was killed while riding his bike in Boone while...
RAGBRAI XLI Pass-Through Town Spotlight – Hedrick (Friday)
The city of Hedrick was founded in 1881. Hedrick was named after General John Morrow Hedrick, who encouraged its development. The town motto is...
RAGBRAI Training: Beating the Heat
Summer is reluctantly making a presence here in Iowa. But the temperature and humidity are rising just in time for RAGBRAI. There is almost no...
RAGBRAI XLI Pass-Through Town Spotlight – Historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines (Tuesday)
The last stop before our overnight in Des Moines will be Historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines. Most of the Historic Valley Junction...
RAGBRAI XLI Pass-Through Town Spotlight – Minden (Sunday)
Today’s town spotlight is Minden, the meeting town for our first day of riding on Sunday, July 21. Though you may consider Minden small (home...
Fatal hit and run crash near Lenox
The bicycling community is shocked and saddened by another death on Iowa’s roads. Gerald Williams of Lenox was struck by a car and killed on a rural...
RAGBRAI XLI Pass-Through Town Spotlight – Keosauqua (Friday)
Just over 21 miles into the day on Friday, you’ll find yourself in the town of Keosauqua. Pronounced Key-oh-Sock-wa, it means ‘Big Bend’. A local...
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