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Dubuque native, RAGBRAIer, appointed Director of President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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Dubuque native, RAGBRAIer, appointed Director of President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports

Congratulations to Dubuque native and Team Skunk alum, Shellie Pfohl, on her appointment by President Obama as the new Executive Director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

RAGBRAI Training: 2010 Mileage Guide

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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RAGBRAI Training: 2010 Mileage Guide

I often get asked the question: “How many miles should I train before the start of RAGBRAI?”. My answer is that you should have ridden at least 1,000 miles on your bike before you start RAGBRAI (this year, not in your whole life!).

[Video] 2010 RAGBRAI route aerial tour

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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RAGBRAI Director TJ Juskiewicz hosts a video tour of this year's entire RAGBRAI route. As we fly over the state, you can see all 442 miles of terrain along the route, plus get a look at the passthrough and overnight towns from the air.

Printable Route Map Now Available

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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Printable Route Map Now Available

Download a PDF of 2010 Route Map

RAGBRAI Training: Get Out and Ride and Ride Some More

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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RAGBRAI Training:  Get Out and Ride and Ride Some More

Now that spring is reluctantly approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, the snow is melting and its now Daylight Savings Time, hopefully you are thinking about getting back out on your bike again, if you haven't already.

Less than 2 weeks until April 1

Friday, March 19, 2010

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We are under two weeks until the RAGBRAI XXXVIII registration deadline for week-long riders. The registration deadline is April 1, 2010. This means that your online registration must be completed by April 1 and your waiver and payment must be postmarked no later than April 1 to be eligible for the lottery.

What you’ll find along the full 2010 RAGBRAI route

Saturday, March 13, 2010

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What you’ll find along the full 2010 RAGBRAI route

This year's route might as well have been planned by the folks at the state tourism office. The trip's 10,000 riders will pedal past some of Iowa's most iconic sights, including West Bend's Grotto of the Redemption, the sailboats on Clear Lake and Dyersville's Field of Dreams.

Top 10 RAGBRAI Registration Questions

Friday, March 12, 2010

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Since November, we have been compiling a list of the most frequently asked questions regarding  RAGBRAI registration. We hope this carefully constructed list of the the 10 asked questions, and their corresponding answers, will assist everyone in the registration process. Top 10 RAGBRAI Registration Questions (*Adobe Reader Required)

Overnight Town Leaders Gather in Des Moines

Friday, March 12, 2010

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Overnight Town Leaders Gather in Des Moines

Over 150 community leaders from the RAGBRAI XXXVIII Overnight Town’s local organizing committees gathered in Des Moines for an all-day workshop to prepare them for this summer's event.

Pass Through Towns Released Sunday

Friday, March 12, 2010

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Pass Through Towns Released Sunday

Details on the full route will be out this weekend. Pick up a copy of the Des Moines Sunday Register on March 14 and be sure to check RAGBRAI.com for details on the pass through towns and roads that you will travel between them.

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