Articles Tagged: Bicycling

Despite the sometimes challenging Iowa weather conditions, it is possible to use local trails year-round.

The Gazette’s inaugural Cycling Guide tells the stories of the businesses, people and local efforts that have made The Corridor …

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition turns 20 this year and has a new executive director at the helm to continue its legacy of promoting safe and enjoyable cycling throughout the state of Iowa.

On a tight budget, or just unsure how much you’ll be riding? There are low-cost options available through three area nonprofit groups.

Driven by a desire to explore, Sugar Bottom Bikes manager Nate Kullbom has the rare quality of performing well on everything from cyclocross to gravel racing. He’s found ways to draw new riders into the local cyclist community, celebrating people at all skill levels and coaching youth riders.

The city of Cedar Rapids is piloting a program to give vouchers to low-income households toward purchasing a bike or e-bike at local shops. The effort aims to provide them with a low-cost transportation method to help them travel to work, appointments and social services.

As climate change worsens, transit-dependent residents are among the most vulnerable to the elements — extreme heat, bone-chilling cold and everything in between. Here’s how Cedar Rapids and Iowa City are looking to make their transportation networks more accessible.

On the cusp of RAGBRAI this week, cyclists share benefits and tips.

Tales range from overcoming adversity to organizing rides and getting back on a bike at age 67.

John Schultz has two passions: bicycling and serving his community through the Rotary Club of Linn County. This summer, he’ll be combining both as he joins the Ride the Rockies tour in Colorado to raise money for the club’s youth program.

Those bicycling to work in Cedar Rapids can visit pit stops today and Thursday for refreshments and freebies, as part of Bike to Work Week. A Ride of Silence will take place on Wednesday.

Bike to Work Week is May 16-22

Families Helping Families of Iowa (FHF) and the Geico Philanthropic Foundation are partnering to give away 24 brand new bikes and helmets to local children in foster care. Sign up online by Thursday for a chance to win.

The Solid Waste Agency has opened the Mount Trashmore trails and overlook for the 2022 season, though hours of operation are weather permitting. Weather-related closures always are posted on the Mount Trashmore website.

Cyclists brave single digit temperatures to race around Lake McBride.