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.
Back-to-Back Subcommittees on Priority Bike Bills
There are back-to-back subcommittee hearings on Monday morning on our priority bicycle bills. Bicyclists are encouraged to send a brief email with...
SF16 (Standard Penalties) and SF60 (Hands-Free/Distracted Driving) passes Senate Transportation Committee Unanimously
On February 2, 2023, the Senate Transportation Committee voted to move along two bills that are priorities of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. Both bills...
Iowa Bike Expo on January 28
The Iowa Bike Expo is happening Saturday, January 28th at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines Iowa from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. This free event...
Distracted Driving Bills Filed in Iowa House and Senate
Senate File 60 has been filed in the Iowa Senate and is under consideration by the Iowa Senate Transportation Committee. There is an Iowa...
Cargo Bike EARLY Silent Auction
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition silent auction is BACK! And, we are getting an early start. We are starting a pre-auction thanks to a donation of a Bunch...
GivingTuesday 2022
Giving Tuesday is here, and it's the biggest single day of giving all year for charities, and the Iowa Bicycle Coalition is no different. Last...
DRIVE SAFE IOWA CALLS FOR HANDS-FREE CELL PHONE LAW
Efforts are underway to update Iowa’s distracted driving laws in response to several fatal crashes in which drivers were found to be using their...
Seeking Partners organizations for hands-free law
Drive Safe Iowa is an effort to pass a ban on handheld cell phone use while driving in Iowa. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is seeking partners in...
Ending 2022 the Right Way
As the weather gets cold and we start to get more miles on our spinners, tune up our winter fat bikes, or restart our virtual bike training...
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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
Show your support on these roving billboards across the state.
NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
Stay up-to-date with bicycle advocacy news with our twice-per-month emails.
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.