New custom bike racks installed in Siouxland

A series of new custom-tailored bike racks will start showing up soon around Sioux City. The first one will be installed at the Sioux City Museum on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m.

Here’s the official announcement that came in a press release today from the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce:

Scheels has partnered with the SIMPCO Bicycle and Pedestrian Roundtable and the Community Enhancement Committee of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce to install Custom Bike Racks in the Siouxland area.

Bicycling is an ever‐increasing activity locally, and Scheels, with the Siouxland Chamber and SIMPCO, has recognized the need for additional bike racks that will be installed throughout the area.

Two Penny Farthing bike racks have been installed at the Sioux City Public Museum and additional racks will be installed in the spring. Future installation includes one with a colorful fish design near the Missouri River close to Bev’s on the River, one at the Anderson Dance Pavilion in the shape of Veteran’s Memorial Bridge, one in the shape of books at the Morningside Branch Library, and three to be located in South Sioux City at a place to be determined.

“We look forward to the installation of these bike racks in the Siouxland area and anticipate continuing this relationship in the future,” said Scheels Assistant Store Leader Jared Weerheim. “It is a perfect match for Scheels to be involved with SIMPCO and the Chamber in funding the bike racks and promoting bicycling in Siouxland.”