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.
RAGBRAI XLIII Survey Results
A big Thank You to all the riders, support personnel, and volunteers who made RAGBRAI XLIII such a huge success. We had 4735 respond to our online...
Stop running over people on bicycles vs. make a law to wear a helmet
The Des Moines Register published an editorial titled, “ Cradle your cranium: Wear a helmet while biking” just two weeks following a fatal bike-car...
Bicycle death is a call to action for traffic safety.
The death of Wade Franck in a bicycle-car crash involving an allegedly intoxicated driver was senseless, violent, and random. Wade likely inspired...
My RAGBRAI Story: An Inspirational Tale from a First Time RAGBRAIer
I often say that RAGBRAI is more than just a bike ride. The card I received in the mail the other day from Joel in Palmdale, California personified...
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has learned of a crash involving a bicyclist participating during an event in Des Moines on Sunday. Reports indicate the...
New Iowa Safe Routes to School Director
Iowa Bicycle Coalition appoints Troy Carter as Safe Routes to School Director The Iowa Bicycle Coalition announced today the...
RAGBRAI Training: Reflections on RAGBRAI from a Training Perspective
by Coach David Ertl RAGBRAI is over for another year. Congratulations on riding more than 400 miles in one week (or however many miles you rode). ...
Congratulations to Ben Behrends for Winning the RAGBRAI Kid’s Art Contest
We would like to congratulate all the young artists throughout Iowa who drew, painted or scultured RAGBRAI masterpieces leading up to RAGBRAI. We...
RAGBRAI® XLIII Lost and Found
Do you recognize anything in this photo? Several lost items were turned into us throughout the week including cell phones, keys, bike computers,...
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SEVEN WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Donate
Donations big & small help support the valuable programs that improve bicycle safety.
SHARE THE ROAD LICENSE PLATE
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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.