Parking in bike lanes has never been permitted in Iowa City, but this was one parking infraction where enforcement was lax, because it was classified in city code as a […]
Iowa City bicycling
So, ‘some jackass’ stole your bike? Welcome to Iowa City.
Robert Henderson bikes to get around Iowa City. It’s his main transportation. He works at Carlos O’Kelly’s cooking, washing dishes and bussing tables. He locks his bicycle behind the building […]
Iowa City Bike Library finds a new home, at last
After more than five years of location insecurity, the Iowa City Bike Library (ICBL) is ready to settle down in its own “vast, ethereal space.” “It is true! The Iowa […]
Farm Cycle 2018 continues the Rad Tour tradition
If the weekend forecast is accurate, this Sunday, September 16, will be a perfect day for a late-summer bike ride. Conveniently, Iowa City Bike Library Director Audrey Wiedemeier has already coordinated the local bicycling and culinary event of the season, Farm Cycle — formerly known as RadTour.
RAGBRAI needs volunteers to host riders during the overnight stop in Iowa City
You don’t have to pedal a bike to participate in RAGBRAI. The hosting committee for the overnight stop in Iowa City is looking for volunteers willing to open their homes […]
‘A beautiful run’: Steve Goetzelman plans to close 30th Century Bicycle on Valentine’s Day
30th Century Bicycle owner Steve Goetzelman announced on his Facebook profile today that he plans to close his popular downtown Iowa City bike shop on Valentine’s Day. The business has offered new and used bikes, accessories and repairs since it opened on Earth Day 2009.
Iowans to bike in RadTour Bike Ride for farm-to-table food
RadTour Bike Ride New Pioneer Co-op — Sunday, Sept. 18 at 8 a.m. On Sunday, Sept. 18, RadTour LLC will bring RadTour Bike Ride (formerly known as Culinary Ride) back […]
Cycling event to honor renowned bike builder Tom Teesdale
Local photographer and cycling enthusiast Mauro Heck has announced details for the inaugural Teesdale Ride, a 65-mile cycling excursion set for June 28 in honor of renowned bicycle frame builder […]
Bike-sharing program coming to Iowa City
The University of Iowa and City of Iowa City are teaming up to develop a bike-sharing program that could come into effect as early as next spring. Under the proposed […]
Guide: Bike-friendly breweries in the Iowa City area
Three cheers for beers and bikes! Between RAGBRAI, Millstream’s Tour de Brew and the Culinary Ride, food and beer-soaked bike rides are a guilty pleasure in our area, but a tradition nonetheless.
Coralville bike shop and lounge set for grand opening
With bicycling season and warmer weather around the corner, Trail’s End in Coralville (498 1st Ave.) is preparing for its grand opening celebration, set for Saturday, April 25. The newly […]
New ‘Iowa City Bike Library’ location opens this weekend
It’s back! After two months of transition and renovation, the Iowa City Bike Library (ICBL) will open its new 10,000-square-foot location at 840 S. Capitol St. this Saturday at 10 […]