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Organizer asks Mills County for signage and safety help for Glenwood gravel ride
Summary
Organizer Chris McQueen asked the county for simple signage or temporary barriers for a Glenwood gravel bicycle event this Saturday, saying the series draws about 100–200 riders; county staff urged caution over liability and recommended coordination with the sheriff and county attorney.
Chris McQueen, who organizes the Iowa Gravel Series, told the board the Glenwood gravel event is scheduled for this Saturday at the Glenwood Archaeological Preserve ("Foothills") and typically attracts "100 to 200" riders to small communities. He asked the county Secondary Roads team for simple signage or barriers at two short windows — at the 7:00 a.m. start (5–10 minutes) and around 10:00–10:30 a.m. when the first riders return — to alert drivers and improve safety.
County staff cautioned about liability for supplying nonstandard cycling signage and recommended checking with the county attorney. Staff suggested the organizer provide his own signs or work with Secondary Roads for caution signs and coordinate with the sheriff. The board asked staff to follow up and cc the organizer on communications; staff noted it was too late to add an agenda item for formal action this week and encouraged earlier coordination next year.
"These events attract usually 100 to 200 people to small communities around Iowa including Glenwood," McQueen said, describing the event window and his request for minimal, short-duration traffic control. County staff said they have some caution and road-closure signs but no specific "cyclists ahead" signs and urged the organizer to consult the county attorney about liability and options.
