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.
Iowa Bicycle Summit, Iowa Bike Expo, and Route Party together
After 16 years of in-person conferences, we are moving the Iowa Bicycle Summit online, but we are combining all of our winter events into one big...
Earmarks are BACK!
We've been around long enough to understand the role of earmarks on the trail and transportation system. Now is the right time to put together your...
Bike Jersey Supersale
There are only a few dozen items left in the Iowa Bicycle Coalition inventory and we want them in your hands. We have put together the online...
Iowa Bicycle Summit Request for Speakers
January 28-30, 2021www.iowabicyclesummit.com Please mark January 28-30 on your calendars for the Iowa Bicycle Summit. While the pandemic has created...
Iowa’s Hurricane: August 10 Derecho
On Monday, August 10, local trails were damaged and destroyed in a matter of minutes. Some of you reading this experienced the Derecho that swept...
Iowa has three fatal bike crashes in one weekend.
Three bicyclists are dead after being killed by motorists on Iowa roadways in one weekend. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is saddened and disturbed by...
Charles City Cyclist Killed by Motorist
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is saddened after learning that Ellen Bengston was killed by a motorist from a crash on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Bengston...
Jim Green Leadership Circle
There are a handful of people who have left their mark on the Iowa bicycling culture, but few were as influential as Jim Green. Greenie, as he...
Sine Die – Legislature ends with $1M in trail funding.
The Iowa Legislature ended its two-year session with appropriations of $1 million to the State Recreational Trails Program and no policy bills for...
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SEVEN WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Donate
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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.