The Iowa Bike & Trails Summit is set to commence this week in Cedar Falls, promising to shed light on the economic impact of bicycling in Iowa.
A new study reveals bicycling contributes $1.4 billion dollars to Iowa's economy. The detailed results highlight the contributions county-by-county.
In Black Hawk County, riders contribute approximately $35 million annually. Meanwhile, Linn County sees a contribution of $67 million.
The study indicates that riders spend the most at sporting goods stores and restaurants.
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition aims for communities to utilize this data for future planning.
The Bike & Trails Summit will begin on Thursday at the University of Northern Iowa.