Iowa Cycling News
Organizations
Government Pages on Bicycling
Maps
- Iowa DOT Transportation Map for Bicyclists - can be downloaded in PDF format (4.7 MB) or ordered free online. You can also pick up a free copy from the Iowa Dept. of Transportation headquarters at 600 Lincolnway in Ames.
- City of Ames Bicycle Map - can be downloaded in PDF format (809 kB) or can be obtained free at the Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave.
Weather
- National Weather Service 7-day forecast for Ames
- NWS forecast discussion - discusses causitive factors and trends in the current weather forecast. Often informative.
- Intellicast Des Moines radar loop - useful for determining the likelihood of precipitation in the next few hours.
- NWS 6-10 day and 8-14 day Outlooks - long-term trends in temperature and precipitation