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.
HELP RAISE $10K FOR BIKE SAFETY FOR KIDS
Our Safe Routes to School program goes to classrooms, teaches bike safety, and holds bike rodeos all over Iowa. We get a grant for this program, but...
Gov. Reynolds’ Budget Returns State Trail Funding to 2017 Levels
Following the Condition of the State speech today at the Iowa Capitol, Governor Kim Reynolds released the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019 that...
2018 Transportation Alternatives Funding Awarded by Iowa DOT
Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $756,084 in total funding for three statewide Iowa’s Transportation Alternatives program...
2018 Rec Trails Funding Awarded by Iowa DOT
Today, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1,417,770 in total funding for seven federal Recreational Trails Program projects. The federal...
RAGBRAI XLIV Daily Maps are Now Available!
The daily bike maps for RAGBRAI XLIV are now available for downloading. You will find bike maps, mileage between towns, meeting towns, elevations,...
RAGBRAI Training: Rule #4: Resting is Training Too
by Coach David Ertl Number 4 on my 5 Rules of Training list is rest. God said to rest one day a week, I say you can even rest two or even three days...
RAGBRAI Adds “Mile of Silence” to Remember Riders We Have Lost
Sunday, July 24, 2016 in Mills County, Iowa A “Mile of Silence” will be dedicated to the memory of those who sadly have been injured or killed while...
RAGBRAI Training: Rule #3: Ride Fast
by Coach David Ertl All right, I know I’ve said numerous times in this blog that RAGBRAI is not a race, so why would I tell you to go out and ride...
Wristband Transfer Form Now Available
Wristband Transfers: If you are unable to participate in RAGBRAI, and won’t be asking for a refund on your registration, you have the option to sell...
SEE WHAT WE DO
SEVEN WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Donate
Donations big & small help support the valuable programs that improve bicycle safety.
SHARE THE ROAD LICENSE PLATE
Show your support on these roving billboards across the state.
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.