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.
Love Our Kids Grant
The application packet for the FY16 (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016) Love Our Kids Injury Prevention Grant funding is now posted on IowaGrants.Gov...
Wellmark Foundation announces grant cycle
The Wellmark Foundation Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grant program is a challenge/matching grant approach designed to bring funders...
RAGBRAI Training: 2015 RAGBRAI Training Plan
by Coach David Ertl Spring is here and it is time to get serious about your preparation for RAGBRAI. It is a mere 15 weeks away so it is time to...
Red Light Bill Passes House Subcommittee
Senate File 424 (striking reflector option at night) has passed the House Transportation Subcommittee as a Committee as a Whole. This makes the bill...
Require Red Lights AND Change Lanes to Pass Bicyclists
This week (March 28 or 29), the Iowa Senate will debate Senate File 424. This bill strikes the “or red reflector” portion of the law that requires...
Dennis DeYoung and the Music of STYX will be Rocking in Hiawatha!
Dennis DeYoung is a founding member of STYX and the lead singer and writer on seven of the bands eight Top Ten Hits. His live concert showcases all...
Don’t Wait ‘Til the Last Minute – Weeklong Registration Ends April 1!
Fair warning, the deadline to register online as a weeklong rider for this year’s RAGBRAI is midnight, April 1. If possible don’t wait until...
Register now for two great Iowa Gran Fondos
There is no time like now to register for some great bike events. The Gran Fondo Cedar Valley is a new event that is ready to be one of the more...
Weeklong Rider Registration Deadline is April 1
The deadline to register online as a weeklong rider for this year’s RAGBRAI is midnight, April 1. You must have your registration and payment...
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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SPEAKUP
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DISTRICT LEADER
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FUNDRAISING AMBASSADOR
Help with our peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.