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.
How RAGBRAI Began! Unearthed Photos from Karras and Kaul’s 1971 Ride that Spawned RAGBRAI
by Kyle Munson, The Des Moines Register No offense to organized religion, but one of the most powerful creation stories in my life has been that of...
RAGBRAI Training: Focus on Duration and Frequency of Riding
by Coach David Ertl When reading about improving cycling fitness, you may see the terms used to describe how to train: Frequency, Intensity and...
2015 RAGBRAI Expo Gearing Up with Great Vendors!
RAGBRAI Expo is where RAGBRAI begins! Plan to attend the annual RAGBRAI Expo on Saturday, July 18 at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa...
Bike MS: Iowa, Saturday, June 27
Don’t just ride, Bike MS! Ride 25, 50 or 75 miles, and celebrate your finish with live music and free beer from Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny...
RIDE RIGHT Safety Tips: TIP #1 The RIGHT Stuff
By Mark Wyatt, Iowa Bicycle Coalition Wow, what a long winter! It has been really hard to get any decent training miles in. Despite the lack of...
In case you haven't already heard, the TIGER 2015 competitive grant program is now open. TIGER = Transportation Investment Generating Economic...
Red Light Bill (SF424) is dead
In a surprise move, House leaders ended consideration of Senate File 424 for this year. In a quiet procedural move, the bill was not placed on the...
Don’t fly with your bike, have it shipped to RAGBRAI!
If you are flying to the start of RAGBRAI, avoid the hassle and ship your bike. Any one of these bike shipping companies are ready and able to ship...
[Action Alert] Last Chance on Amendment for Change Lanes to Pass
In the next several days, the Iowa House will debate Senate File 424. This bill strikes the “or red reflector” portion of the law that requires...
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