Iowa Bike Expo: Bigger and Better in 2013!

Thu, Nov 29, 2012 | by TJ Juskiewicz

The Iowa Bicycle Expo is gearing up for January 26, 2013 in Des Moines at the Iowa Events Center. Last year, over 3,000 people attended the Expo. The Iowa Bike Expo is part of the ultimate cycling weekend also featuring the Iowa Bicycle Summit and the RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party under one roof! If you are a cyclist, you need to be there!

This Iowa Bike Expo event is FREE and open to the public. If you are looking for bicycle equipment, destinations, events, and more this is the event you want to attend. We will have trail, event, and equipment exhibitors from all over the country. There will also be educational seminars helping you get in touch with bike advocacy, find the latest consumer trends, and learn about new places to ride.

LOCATION:
Iowa Events Center / 233 Center Street / Des Moines, IA 50309

EXHIBITORS WHO WILL BE THERE: (Current List)

ICHI BIKE
Iowa Department of Transportation
Bar Mitts
RAGBRAI
Primal Wear
Spokiz
Adventure Cycling
Shimano
PoCampo
Illuminite, SheBeest
Nutcase, CEP Compression
Ventus Custom Cycles
Adaptive Sports Iowa
Physiotherapy Associates
Moonlight Classic
BIKE IOWA
All Ability Bicycles
MS Tour
Raccoon River Valley Trail
Des Moines Park & Recreation
American Diabetes Association
American Discovery Trail
Cedar Falls Tourism Bureau
Iowans Fit for Life
RDG Planning & Design
Route Arrows
Iowa Bicycle Racing Association
Mojotivation
WeeHoo
Bikes to You
My Alibi Clothing
DuBois Engineering Co.
Chainspirations
Clif Bar
Barr Bike
BIKE IOWA
Bike World
Remp Rack
Metro Waste Authority
Climb Iowa
Des Moines Bicycle Collective
Brrr Ride
Hassel Family Chiropractic
Pedal to Petals Bike Ride
Bike Rags
VeloRosa
National Parks Services
And more added soon!

SPONSORS:

Iowa Department of Transportation
RAGBRAI and The Des Moines Register
Primal Wear
ICHI Bike
Bike World
Iowans Fit for Life
Mojotivations
Raccoon River Valley Trail

VENDORS:

You don’t want to miss the 2013 Iowa Bicycle Summit & Expo in Des Moines at the Iowa Events Center. We are expanding the expo again with over 50,000 square feet available for vendors, organizations, and more. New this year will be a cyclists lounge area, larger exhibitor areas for those that need space, on-site concessions, and drive-in access. Last year’s crowd was over 3,500 and this year should be even bigger. Reserve your expo space today!

Download the vendor flyer.

Download the floor layout.

HOTEL BLOCKS:

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
401 Locust Street · Des Moines, $97 per night, Call 515-244-2151

Click to reserve online.

Holiday Inn Downtown/Mercy Campus
1050 6th Ave, 50314 Des Moines, $92.95 per night, Call (515) 283-0151

Click to reserve online.

Ask for the Iowa Bicycle Summit block room rate.

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