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Inaugural RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party

Thu, Nov 12, 2009 | by TJ Juskiewicz

2010 RAGBRAI, Blog

RRAP logoDo you want to be there as the RAGBRAI XXXVIII overnight towns are revealed?  Then join us for the inaugural RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party benefitting the Iowa Bicycle Coalition on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Iowa Event Center’s Hy-Vee Hall in Downtown Des Moines.  Only 500 tickets will be sold for the event!

RAGBRAI and the Iowa Bicycle Coalition have worked together for the past several years to bring you the Iowa Bicycle Summit.   This year’s Summit will again include advocacy workshops and the January Meeting for Clubs and Teams. 

NadasBWThe Summit has traditionally ended with the “Bike Night” celebration.  This year, the event takes on a new spin as a cycling-filled evening of fun concludes with the revealing of the much anticipated RAGBRAI XXXVIII route.

The evening will feature live music with a special acoustical duo performance by The Nadas, who have entertained RAGBRAI riders for many years including recent stops in Greenfield, Ames and Cedar Falls.

In addition to live music and the RAGBRAI route announcement, this special night will feature:

  • Live Auctions on Great Cycling Items
  • Silent Auctions on Great Cycling Items
  • Door Prizes
  • “Guess the Route” Raffles
  • Iowa Bicycle Coalition Updates
  • Complimentary RAGBRAI-style Snacks & Soft Drinks
  • Complimentary Drafts (also a Cash Bar)
  • Special Commemorative Souvenir Gift
  • Fun for ALL!

Tickets on sale now: $30

All proceeds from the event benefit the Iowa Bicycle Coalition.  The Iowa Bicycle Coalition builds partnerships, educates Iowans, and helps to establish safe and enjoyable bicycle transportation and recreation networks throughout Iowa.  

Click here for more details on the RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party

Click here to purchase tickets online 

Or click here to download a printable order form

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For those traveling in the night before or staying the evening, a special RAGBRAI rate of $89.95 will be offered by the nearby Holiday Inn in Downtown Des Moines.  For reservations, directions or more information visit the Holiday Inn Web site or call 515-283-0151 and request the RAGBRAI rate (Group Rate RJT) when making reservations.

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2 Responses to “Inaugural RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party”

  1. TouringAl TouringAl says:

    Excellent idea! Great way to get the excitement level elevated. And with the economy being what it is, great way to increase the commitment.

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