Sponsor Velorosa
Who We Are
Velorosa was founded in 2007 and has been a part of the Des Moines and Iowa cycling community for 18 years. Led by a core board of 5 team members, we promote women in cycling and engage in community outreach activities aligned with our mission and vision.
Velorosa's Mission & How You Can Help
Velorosa is a women-only cycling team founded to encourage, nurture, teach, and challenge women to embrace cycling and community engagement. Your sponsorship fuels our mission.
What We Do
Our team members ride socially, for fun and fitness as well as taking it to the next level with various forms of racing. We are also volunteers at local races, support running events, participate in trail maintenance, support Urban Bicycle Food Ministries, organize an annual Sip & Swap to raise funds for the Ragbrai Dream Team, and partner with organizations like the Iowa Bicycle Coalition to promote cycling in Iowa, as well as the Hope for Justice and Break the Cycle organizations to use our voices and bikes to fight human trafficking.
Here are a few highlights of the philanthropic efforts made by our team members in 2025 we're especially proud of;
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973 hours of "women-powered" volunteer hours at various events and supporting many charitable organizations.
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$1000 raised to help
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$3,000+ raised through Sip & Swap Benefitting UBFM & Dream Team
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$10,000 raised by Velorosa women riding for Break the Cycle/Hope for Justice, Pedal for Peace & other charity rides.
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Where Has Your Logo & Velorosa Been Seen In 2025
This was another year to remember for sure, with 100 women of Velorosa proudly wearing the team and our sponsor logos. We have been on the move! Here's where Velorosa has been spotted:
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Weekly team training rides every Monday May - September
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Monthly Social Rides to Sponsors & Points of Interest
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Racing in local time trials, gravel races across the Midwest, Ragbrai (of course) numerous charity rides, community bike rides, and everyday commutes.
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Standing on over a dozen podiums, in road, gravel, endurance and cyclocross.
Let's Keep Pedaling Together
We'd like to have your support and ask you to partner with us in 2026. It's through the generosity of your sponsorship that we're able to make an impact in women's cycling and the community around us.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship minimum ask is $300 for 2026, with opportunities for additional contributions. In addition to our gratitude and team patronage, sponsor benefits include:
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Logo placement on jersey & apparel.
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Logo and acknowledgement on team website, and social media.
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Event collaboration & promotion as requested.
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1 free club membership for a woman of your choice for 2026
How To Sponsor
Please respond by January 17. To streamline the process please use our online form (link below) with convenient payment options like PayPal or Venmo. If those methods don't work for you simply select the "alternate payment method" option and a member of our board will contact you to make other arrangements. To be included on the 2026 kit, jerseys and team apparel we ask for commitment no later than January 27.
Again, thank you for empowering women and supporting the Velorosa Cycling Team's journey!
The Velorosa Cycling Team & Board
2026 Velorosa Board
Rose Willey-Farver - President
Barb Bremner - Vice President
Kelli O'leary - Treasurer
Krystyn Williams - Secretary
Dorie Hammer - At Large Rep