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.
Bicyclists Concerned: Iowa Court Rules in Favor of Unsafe Driving Instead of Safe Passing
On September 14, 2015, Acting Benton County Magistrate Richard Vander Mey ruled in favor of a driver who passed a person riding a bicycle while both...
What are we doing in the wake of Iowa bicycle tragedies?
It seems to be a very important question around the office of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition over the past three weeks. Everyone wants to know what we...
Fourth bicycling-motor vehicle death and second hit-and-run amplifies call-to-action on traffic safety.
The fourth fatal crash involving a person riding a bicycle and a motor vehicle has tragically taken the life of David Ryder as he was bicycling home...
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...
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