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The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is an organization working to promote Iowa cycling as safe and enjoyable recreation and transportation. The non-profit group was launched by bicycling advocates from across Iowa and unites the voices of road riders, mountain bikers, recreation riders, commuters, and anyone else who prefers a bicycle for recreation and transportation.
The Coalition promotes bicycle tourism in Iowa by working with Iowa tourism partners and developing publications to include route mapping of road routes, off-road trails, and recreational trail routes.
A state-wide bicycle conference brings together bicyclists, elected officials, government staff and engineers and presents the latest information on safety, facilities and advocacy. As an information clearinghouse, the Coalition disseminates safety and advocacy information to the grassroots level about Safe Routes to Schools, Iowa DOT Smart Wheeler programs, Ride Right and other valuable advocacy programs.
Anyone with an interest in Iowa bicycling can join the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. Membership in the Iowa Bicycle Coalition gives you a voice to determine the quality of bicycling in Iowa.
Headlines From Iowa Bicycle Coalition
- Riding throught the eyes of a new rider 07-14-2008
- I had the opportunity to ride with Sam from Blog for Iowa last week. Sam is a great guy with a happy outlook on life. We started chatting at the Bicyclists of Iowa City Wednesday Night Ride and he immediately knew me from the Coalition work. It was Sam's first ride […]
- Lawyers Mionski and Goodman Weigh In on Insurance Proposal 07-11-2008
- VeloNews contributor, author of Bicycling and the Law, and former pro-cyclist Bob Mionski has published an article in VeloNews about the latest in the bicycle liability issue. The proposed laws in Iowa undermine the basic right to the road that we cyclists have enjoyed since […]
- Public Input Delays Dallas County Bike Event Insurance Ordinance 06-29-2008
- Three cheers for the public input process. Our system of self-governance allows the citizens to ask questions and challenge the validity of our laws. Last week, during a public input meeting in Dallas County, bicyclists did just that. Dallas County voted to continue the […]
- Iowa Bicycle Coalition on Higher Ground 06-23-2008
- The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has another busy week ahead of us. We have electricians work starting on our new offices in Coralville. This office will actually have a bathroom, so we will finally be able to have a grand opening celebration. More on that soon!On the top of […]
- Dallas County to discuss bicycle insurance requirements 06-19-2008
- On June 24th at 9:30 am the Dallas County Board of Supervisors will meet at the Adel City Hall, 301 S. 10th Street Adel, IA 50003, to discuss an ordinance that will require bicycle events to obtain insurance for bicycle […]
- Bike Safety Message Survey 06-16-2008
- The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has placed a safety message survey on it's website. We are trying to collect what bicyclists think are the top three safety messages for cyclists. Use the comment box to make suggestions. Take a moment to help us our by visiting http://www.iowabicyclecoalition.org/survey.htmIn […]
- IBC Is Underwater 06-15-2008
- I had the opportunity to walk past our office at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville. We are about 2' deep in water on all sides of the office. We were able to pack our records, materials, and other belongings, but left some furniture behind. We have some new space […]
- UI requests employees to bicycle to work 06-09-2008
- Yesterday, the University of Iowa requested employees walk, bicycle, or take transit to their jobs to reduce the strain of traffic flow because of road closures in flooded areas. It is refreshing to see the bicycle as an option that could absorb part of the burden during […]
- LAB Announces Bicycle Friendly State Program - Can Iowa Make the Grade? 06-04-2008
- The League of American Bicyclists have announced their new Bicycle Friendly State program. From the LAB website: A Bicycle Friendly State promotes cycling through legislation, policies, programs, and by creating new places to ride, educating motorists and cyclists, and encouraging […]
- Molly Gable hired as Safe Routes To School Coordinator 06-02-2008
- The Iowa Bicycle Coalition (IBC) headquarted in Coralville, Iowa, announced Molly Gable as the newly hired Safe Routes To School Program Director as of June 2nd, 2008. Safe Routes To School is a movement focused on enabling children to use active forms of transportation, […]
