In Iowa we've had more than our share of rain again this year. Rivers are flooding and it seems like it rains every other day, if not every day. It sure has made getting out and riding difficult. It can create some possible hazards while riding in the rain so I'll address these.
Checking your bicycle before you ride is the most important step for a safe and enjoyable bike ride.
Hand signals are not only the most efficient form of communication while biking; they are also the most important way of ensuring safety among yourself and others on the who are on the road.
The Iowa Safe Routes to School Encouragement and Education Program was awarded a grant of $136,295 from the Iowa Department of Transportation this week.
The 2010 Iowa Bicycle Summit has become bigger and better than ever. The Iowa Bicycle Summit still features great presentations on the best practices in bicycle advocacy, but new this year is an expanded format, RAGBRAI’s Ride Right sessions, and a new location at the Iowa Events Center. The Summit is dedicated to producing low-cost [...]
We thank you for your feedback that will help make RAGBRAI safer and more enjoyable for all!
It was a beautiful end-of-summer day for riding. We appreciate those who helped make this inaugural event take place. Mark your calendars for August 28, 2010 in Ankeny for next year’s event.
The RIDE RIGHT Community Award is presented each year to the town that best promoted safety events and improved the safety level for riders in their community during RAGBRAI. Council Bluffs really went all out for visiting cyclists in an effort to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
The Rider Cup Award is presented to the club or team that best promotes the RIDE RIGHT® philosophy before and during RAGBRAI. The Rider Cup will be presented to the Henry County High Wheelers Bicycle Club at the RAGBRAI January Meeting for Clubs & Teams on Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Des Moines.
The Iowa Department of Public Health is collecting feedback from riders that have recently completed this year's RAGBRAI.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
7 Comments