It’s the dead of winter but Iowa’s hard-core cyclists are thinking ahead to spring and getting back in the saddle. The Iowa Bike Expo, what’s billed as one of the largest one-day bike shows in the Midwest, will be held tomorrow (Saturday) in Des Moines. Luke Hoffman, executive director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, says they’re expecting at least five-thousand people to attend the free event. Hoffman says you’ll be able to chat with representatives from local businesses, state and local government agencies, as well as vendors selling bikes, apparel and gear.

The expo will be followed by the RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party. Both are being held at the Iowa Events Center.