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.
Thousands dip tires in Mighty Mississippi
A gold-clad Elvis impersonator was on hand to croon to RAGBRAI participants at the ride-ending tire dip in the Mississippi River in Fort Madison....
First RAGBRAI runner finished at the Mississippi
FORT MADISON — Pete Kostelnick stood at the bank of the Mississippi River early Saturday afternoon with sun-tanned shoulders and a...
Bonaparte Inn would be a heck of a RAGBRAI souvenir
The historic Bonaparte Inn. BONAPARTE – Looking for a RAGBRAI souvenir? How about the historic Bonaparte Inn? The 13-room brick hotel went up for...
RAGBRAI riders welcomed at end of journey
BENTONSPORT – Riders woke early this chilly morning in Fairfield and hustled to get a headstart on the 63 miles to the Mississippi River in Fort...
Air Force team provides helping hand along the route
There’s a story Mike Widener likes to tell about someone on RAGBRAI who once asked what kind of tire tubes the Air Force uses that cause so...
Day 7: What to know before heading out
Here’s a quick primer about today’s 63-mile concluding ride from Fairfield to Fort Madison: WEATHER: Clear skies and cool temperatures will wrap up...
Bribes are part of the ride
FAIRFIELD, Ia. – The running joke — rolling joke, more appropriately — is that the pie-fed horde on the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride...
2,000 don fake mustaches in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Ia. – More than 2,000 people gathered in Fairfield Friday evening to do one shared activity: wear fake mustaches. The city was...
Savor the goodness of fried Jell-O
HEDRICK, Ia. – Turns out, even in RAGBRAI’s rolling feast, there is always room for fried Jell-O. Brenda Cox of nearby Ollie concocted...
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