DES MOINES, Iowa (BRAIN) — Organizers of the Iowa Bicycle Expo — which is held the same day as the RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party — expect 5,000 consumers to attend the Jan. 27 event, held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines
The event brings together cycling enthusiasts, bicycle shops, industry experts, and destination guides. It is organized by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, which expects 130 vendor booths. Visitors will be able to test ride bikes, grab a beer or food and listen to live music.
This year the Expo has expanded, adding over 30 booth spaces, the TerraTrike demo track, and the Vandoit Floor Seminar Area. This is in addition to the Bike Law Iowa Entertainment Stage, Bikes To You Women's Lounge, and classroom areas for meetings.
New vendors including Selle Anatomica, ABUS, and Po Campo have reserved early spaces at the show, joining returning vendors, who include RAGBRAI, Primal, North American Cycles, and TerraTrike.
Booth spaces are still available. More information available at iowabikeexpo.com or by calling 515-309-2867.