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Charles City Announces Full Day of Entertainment

Charles City Announces Full Day of Entertainment

The Charles City RAGBRAI committee announced an entertainment line-up that is sure to please crowds of all ages when the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa visits America’s Hometown ...

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RAGBRAI Lottery & Updates

RAGBRAI Lottery & Updates

The lottery is near! Here are some updates from RAGBRAI.

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ARTCRANK Des Moines Opens May 8

ARTCRANK Des Moines Opens May 8

ARTCRANK Des Moines will be held at the Instinct Gallery in the Des Moines Social Club opening on Saturday, May 8 and closing on Saturday, May 29.

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RAGBRAI Training: Out for a Spin

RAGBRAI Training: Out for a Spin

Well, spring is finally here in all parts of northern hemisphere, so no more excuses. It is time to get out and ride. Hopefully many of you have already ...

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Vic Ferrari Band to Boogie Down in Algona – That 70’s Town

Vic Ferrari Band to Boogie Down in Algona – That 70’s Town

The 70’s might have given the world musical masterpieces such as “Disco Duck” and “The Streak”, but we are guessing RAGBRAI riders will be grooving to some of the real ...

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How to pack for RAGBRAI

How to pack for RAGBRAI

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Hand Signals: What’s the Big Deal?

Hand Signals: What’s the Big Deal?

Hand signals are not only the most efficient form of communication while biking; they are also the most important way of ensuring safety among yourself and others on the who ...

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RAGBRAI to Participate in Minnesota’s Bike Expo

RAGBRAI to Participate in Minnesota’s Bike Expo

RAGBRAI reps will be on-hand to chat with area cyclists. A tremendous number of Minnesota cyclists head south each year to ride RAGBRAI each summer. Be sure to ...

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SMASHMOUTH & Expo to Kick-off RAGBRAI in Sioux City

SMASHMOUTH & Expo to Kick-off RAGBRAI in Sioux City

National recording artists SMASHMOUTH will get RAGBRAI off to a rocking start when the event begins its 38th ride out of host community Sioux City on July 24th.

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Des Moines Mayor’s Annual Ride for Trails is April 17

Des Moines Mayor’s Annual Ride for Trails is April 17

The 23rd Mayor's Annual Ride for Trails is set for Saturday, April 17, 2010. The ride is presented by the City of Des Moines and The Des Moines Register. ...

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  • We have been busy adding new vendors to the RAGBRAI XLI Expo roster! From bike gear to mementos to cycling related non profits, there is something here for pretty much ...

  • Text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 to #Oklahoma relief. Spread the word. #gannettcares. Our hearts go out to Oklahomans affected by the tornado, and their friends and families.

  • If you have committed to riding RAGBRAI this year, it all starts with Tip #1, the RIGHT stuff. And when I say stuff, I mean bicycle.

  • It is with great sadness to report that the Dream Team lost one of their former members in a tragic house fire this week. Nyakouth Choul, 17, was found ...

  • Where are people coming from to ride RAGBRAI? What types of bikes are they riding? How many Iowans? Average age of riders? Lots of information about ...

  • As the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa looms in the near distance, two notions and a question scurry about in my mind. The question, of ...

  • Several people have asked for Coach Ertl's Training Plan in an excel file, so here it is

  • I had a frightening thought as I looked out the window this past weekend and saw 3 inches of snow on the ground. RAGBRAI begins in two and a ...

  • High Country Shipping in cooperation with RAGBRAI is pleased to offer GEAR Forward! Ship your camping gear and luggage to RAGBRAI and have it waiting for you at the start of ...

  • Looking for the RAGBRAI XLI Overnight Towns web sites? What bands will be playing that night? Facebook pages? Twitter links? All that information is a click ...

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  • Check out these 10 tips for a safe RAGBRAI.

  • Paul "Mr. Pork Chop" Bernhard of Bancroft is a legendary RAGBRAI vendor. His son, Matt, now runs the family biz and is on a quest for perfectly cut chops.

  • RAGBRAI Director T.J. Juskiewicz unveils the full 406-mile route for July's installment of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.

  • T.J. Juskiewicz, RAGBRAI director, talks with The Des Moines Register's Lynn Hicks and Michael Morain shortly after the announcement of overnight towns for RAGBRAI XLI.

  • RAGBRAI Director T.J. Juskiewicz reveals the overnight towns for RAGBRAI XLI at the RAGBRAI route announcement party Saturday, Jan. 26, in Des Moines.

  • RAGBRAI Director T.J. Juskiewicz reacts to Lance Armstrong's doping confession. Armstrong has ridden RAGBRAI several times in the ride's 40 years.

  • RAGBRAI 2012: Amy Clark of Midlothian, TX, drew a crab as she helped Chalk the Walk in Mt. Vernon. She was enjoying her first RAGBRAI.

  • RAGBRAI 2012: Laura Krouse of Rural Mt. Vernon, and her dog Lucky came out to watch the RAGBRAI riders pass by.

  • RAGBRAI 2012: A group of kids high-five RAGRAI riders on their way into Springville on July 27.

  • RAGBRAI: A look back at 40 years of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.

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