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Siouxland Cyclists, Inc. was established in 1982 as a non-profit organization to promote enjoyable and safe cycling. Its members include new, beginning and intermediate riders, strong racers and endurance cyclists, community activists, families, and many others who enjoy cycling as either recreation or transportation.

Each year the club organizes many different types of bicycle rides. Beginning in April, cyclists of all levels meet each Thursday at 6:30 p. m. at the Siouxland Surgery Center at Dakota Dunes to ride one of several short rides. These rides are primarily social rides and beginning riders are especially welcome.  If you are completely new, Tuesday short, flat, total beginner rides may start in June.  On Sunday mornings the club meets at Albrecht Cycle Shop, 5th and Water Streets in downtown Sioux City, for longer rides. Generally the Sunday rides increase in length until the week prior to RAGBRAI ^®. The rides are designed to provide training for those intending to go on RAGBRAI^®.  Follow the links below for the ride schedule.

The Siouxland Cyclists play an active role in the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI^®). Each year, for a small fee, the club offers baggage and return transportation services for those of its members who obtain RAGBRAI^® passes. Fortunately, Siouxland Cyclists is one of a few established clubs that each year is guaranteed a limited number of passes for the annual ride. Passes are made available only to club members. Registration for RAGBRAI^® begins in early January with final registration due by mid-February. In addition to participating in RAGBRAI ^®the club was a co-sponsor of RAGBRAI^® XXI's overnight stay in Sioux City in 1993. Many Siouxland Cyclists put a lot of effort into making that night an overwhelming success.

Several popular overnight club rides include the May overnighter to Crofton, AGONY (Annual Great Overnight to Yankton) the first weekend of June, and the Fall Color Tour which is the last weekend of September. Also, several other campers may take place during the riding season. Details for these special rides and others are found in the monthly newsletter or the ride schedule.

 In addition to road biking, mountain biking has become very popular and the club includes activities for mountain bikers and bicycle racers.

Club members also work to promote safety for family and beginning cyclists. The club strongly encourages all cyclists to use helmets. Siouxland Cyclists have taken a leadership role in the Ride Right^® movement, a national safe cycling movement, which grew out of RAGBRAI^®. Several club members give safety demonstrations at elementary schools and work with city officials to promote safe cycling.

Additionally, many members have actively promoted recreational trails in Siouxland and look forward to more success in establishing trails in Sioux City. The club also works with officials at Stone State Park to promote safety and non-invasive mountain biking.

The strength of the club depends on its members. There is room for new, intermediate and experienced riders and even those who simply wish to promote cycling. If you would like to join us for a season of cycling, call one of our officers or fill out a membership application (PDF) and send it to:

Siouxland Cyclists, Inc.
P.O. Box 3142
Sioux City, Iowa 51102-3142
 

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Last updated on February 12, 2010

by Mike Jones

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