16 May 2025

Bacoon Ride Detour Approved Following Bridge Fire in Adel

By Iowa Bicycle Coalition

ADEL, IOWA (May 16, 2025) — A key bridge east of Adel on the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) was impacted by a fire early in the morning of Monday, May 12. The cause of the fire was three local Adel teens who had built an uncontrolled fire which caught the bridge on fire. Dallas County Sheriff's Office has apprehended and charged the three suspects. According to Dallas County Conservation Director Curt Cable, due to extensive damages, the bridge is currently unusable.

15 May 2025

Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF)' Warriors in Motion® (WIM) Riders Climb Over 2,200 Feet in Road Cycling Event

By James Mitchell

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (May 15, 2025) — Ten injured US military veterans pedaled nearly forty miles and climbed 2,261 feet through Windham and nearby towns during the Adaptive Sports Foundation’s (ASF) first Warriors in Motion® (WIM) event of the summer season: Road cycling.

“I enjoyed this week a lot. While we were biking, nature is everywhere,” said US Army veteran Cheung Yip. “I was able to use an e-bike this week, which I’ve never done before, and it made this trip great.”

15 May 2025

Quad Cities Criterium Returns to the Village of East Davenport on Memorial Day, May 26

By John Harrington

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — The 58th edition of the Quad Cities Criterium is now part of the Illinois Cup series.

For many years, the Illinois Cup has highlighted the best races in Illinois and surrounding areas. This year’s six-race series runs from April through July with races in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Riders win points by competing in each race with winners crowned as the best overall cyclist.

12 May 2025

Iowa Schools Set Record for Walk Bike Roll to School Day 2025

By Merit Pages

CORALVILLE, IOWA (May 12, 2025) — Iowa schools just made history! Over 130 schools across the state participated in Walk Bike Roll to School Day 2025, making it one of the biggest statewide celebrations of active transportation we’ve ever seen. From the smallest rural schools to bustling city campuses, students, teachers, families, and community members came together to celebrate healthy habits and safer routes to school.

09 May 2025

Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) Opens Summer Season with Warriors in Motion® Road Cycling

By James Mitchell

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (May 9, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) will kick off its action-packed summer programming next week with its three-day Warriors in Motion® Road Cycling Program, scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, through Thursday, May 15.

08 May 2025

Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour Comes to the Varsity Cinema May 14

By Luke Hoffman

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2025) — Iowa bike organizations Central Iowa Trails Association and the Iowa Bicycle Coalition are teaming up to present the RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour featuring the Big Bike Give. The tour stops at Varsity Cinema on May 14.

06 May 2025

Quad City Storm Announces Protected List for 2025-2026 Season

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2025) — The Quad City Storm finalized its protected list for the 2025-2026 SPHL season. The protected list is composed of thirteen players that ended the 2024-2025 season on the Quad City Storm roster. These players are ineligible for recruitment or signing by other SPHL teams.

Forwards:

Leif Mattson

Weiland Parrish

Brandon Stojcevski

Savva Smirnov

Devin Sanders

Reid Perepeluk

Cole Golka (veteran)

05 May 2025

Quad Cities Gears Up for Bike to Work Week

By Paul Levesque

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 5, 2025) — The Quad Cities community is invited to participate in Bike to Work Week, taking place from May 12 to May 18. All the Quad Cities, in partnership with the Quad Cities Bicycle Club (QCBC), are encouraging commuters to swap their cars for bicycles - promoting a healthier lifestyle, a greener future, and more livable communities for the region.

17 Apr 2025

The Adaptive Sports Foundation Announces 2025 Summer Program Lineup

By James Mitchell

Camper Matt Colella (left) and volunteer Dan Huang (right) kayaking at CD Lane Park

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (April 17, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) has released its 2025 summer program schedule, featuring a full slate of Warriors in Motion® (WIM) events, adaptive skateboard camps and a multi-sport summer camp designed for individuals with disabilities.

Warriors in Motion® (WIM)

10 Apr 2025

Bettendorf High School Trebuchet Contest April 11

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 4, 2025) — Bettendorf High School students will be competing with their peers from four other area schools in a trebuchet contest Friday, April 11. Each team’s challenge will be to present their designs and ideas to a panel of engineers as well as ensure their trebuchet launches accurately and consistently.

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