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.
Send an email to welcome your legislators back to session
The Iowa General Assembly has convened and legislators have begun work on policy to impact the safety of bicyclists. Bicyclists all over Iowa...
RAGBRAI® hires new director of operations based in Iowa to manage logistics
RAGBRAI®, Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, hires Matt Phippen, Iowa native and longtime friend of RAGBRAI, as the director of...
Alert: Fatal Crash in Linn County
A few times a year, we post on our website about a bicyclist killed in a crash with a motor vehicle. This is, unfortunately, the ninth of those...
December 17 Iowa Capitol Update
Get involved in Iowa Safe Routes to School in 2022
People often ask what Iowa Safe Routes to School does during the winter. The answer is we get ready for the next year of biking and walking events...
Six Hours. A Lifelong Experience
Bike Rodeo with EMBARC. Kids and families learn how to safely ride bikes. It’s that time of year in the Safe Routes to School programming where we...
Seeking images to use in upcoming Bike Lights and E-Bikes E-books
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is seeking some images to use in upcoming e-book publications. We are looking for pictures of people using e-bikes and...
Des Moines EMBARC Bike Rodeo
Fall is fast approaching and Iowa Safe Routes to School may have hosted its last Bike Rodeo event of the year. Last night Iowa Safe Routes to School...
Marion Family Ride
This weekend Iowa Safe Routes to School collaborated with the City of Marion to host our first family-specific ride. You may be wondering why a...
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SEVEN WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Donate
Donations big & small help support the valuable programs that improve bicycle safety.
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NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Help with events, fundraising, and teaching kids bike safety.
SPEAKUP
Speak to your elected officials about bicycle safety.
DISTRICT LEADER
Be the main contact with your elected official.
FUNDRAISING AMBASSADOR
Help with our peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.