About the SDBC
The South Dakota Bicycle Coalition (SDBC) is non-profit organization working to improve conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians in South Dakota and promote bicycling and walking as environmentally friendly, healthy and enjoyable.
Please find the South Dakota Bicycle Coalition on Facebook for timely updates.
Membership (printable SDBC Membership Form)
- Individual memberships start at $25. Household memberships are $50.
- Membership dues support the SDBC as a growing organization which advocates for better bicycling in South Dakota.
The group’s prime purposes are …
- To advocate for bicyclists’ and pedestrians’ interests in the state legislature, state and in local governmental policies.
- To host bicycle/pedestrian safety and education events.
- To work with citizens around the state to promote bicycle/pedestrian-friendly communities.
View the SDBC bylaws – (pdf)
The SDBC volunteer board of directors:
- Kevin Brady, Vermillion – President
- Jessica Giard, Chamberlain – Vice President
- Michael Christensen, Sioux Falls – Treasurer
- Amy Blackstone, Aberdeen – Secretary
- Jim Books, Rapid City – Member at Large
- Fred Deutsch, Watertown – Member at Large
- Michael Bender, Rapid City – Member at Large
Contact the SDBC at sdbicyclecoalition@gmail.com.
The SDBC mailing address is South Dakota Bicycle Coalition, PO Box 88434, Sioux Falls, SD 57109-88434
Press releases
In the News
- Convincing Communities that Bicycling Makes Dollars and Sense – Biking Bis, Jan. 31, 2011
- Different Spokes: Peddling the Benefits of Pedals – Pierre Capital Journal, Jan. 24, 2011
- Bicycle Summit Pushes Awareness – Argus Leader, Jan. 20, 2011
- State Bike Summit Focuses on Safety, Growth – Rapid City Journal, Jan. 19, 2011
- First South Dakota Bike Summit is Jan. 21-22 – Aberdeen American News, Jan. 14, 2011
- Bicycling: What Does it Mean for Rural Communities? – Reimagine Rural, Jan. 5, 2011