Bike Banquet

Name: Bike Banquet
Start: 2025-01-25T15:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-25T18:00:00-06:00
Location: Iowa Events Center

Schedule

Sat Jan 25 2025 at 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Iowa Events Center | Des Moines, IA

Join us at the Iowa Bicycle Coalition's first annual fundraising Bike Banquet, where we will celebrate the power of cycling and the achievements of our organization. The event will take place after the Iowa Bike Expo in the EMC Expo Center at the Iowa Events Center.
This special event will feature live music by Joshua Sinclair, food and drinks, inspiring speakers, and the presentation of awards to honor the individuals and groups who have made a lasting impact in the cycling community. Attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on exclusive items in our silent auction, with all proceeds supporting our mission.
The banquet will bring together donors, advocates, partner organizations, and cycling enthusiasts, providing a chance to reflect on our shared successes and look ahead to the future of the cycling community. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
All funds will go to support the Iowa Bicycle Coalition's mission to promote safe, accessible, and enjoyable bicycling for all in Iowa.
What comes with registration:
-Keynote talks including Olympian Nelson Vails
-Live music by Joshua Sinclair
-Two beer tickets
-Buffet style meal including sliders, vegetarian option, heavy appetizers
-Access to Silent Auction
-2025 Iowa Bicycle Coalition commemorative item
Tickets are $50 each, or $450 for a table of 10. Purchase your tickets here: https://bikebanquet2025.eventbrite.com
Program includes:
-Keynote Address by Olympian Nelson Vails
-Dr. Deming of MercyOne Cancer Center on the Health Impacts of Cycling & Trails
-Rob Moore, Vice President of Gross National Happiness USA presenting Economic Impact of Cycling & Trails Study Results
-IBC Executive Director Address
-Announcement of the 2025 Iowa Bike & Trails Summit
-Dave Stow and Kittie Weston-Knauer presenting on the Community Action Sports Complex Project Report
-Silent Auction
-Awards
A special thank you to our sponsors: Primal Wear, xBk Live, Rails to Trails Conservancy, MercyOne Cancer Center, UnityPoint Health, Above + Beyond Cancer