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Looking Back at the Route Inspection Pre-Ride

Sunday, June 27, 2010

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Looking Back at the Route Inspection Pre-Ride

What a great week of riding during the pre-ride. While nothing can compare to riding with 10,000 of your closest friends in July, here are some thoughts from the pre-riders that rode the entire route the other week.

Waterloo Has the “Ticket to Ride” on RAGBRAI

Friday, June 25, 2010

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Waterloo Has the “Ticket to Ride” on RAGBRAI

The headliner for Waterloo RAGBRAI is The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute. To complete the tribute trifecta, Waterloo will also feature Arch Allies, a Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon tribute band, and Kiss Mania, a Kiss tribute band.

Happy Retirement to Tim Lane – The Original RIDE RIGHT Chair

Thursday, June 24, 2010

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Happy Retirement to Tim Lane – The Original RIDE RIGHT Chair

Tim Lane has worked in the public health field for over a quarter of a century. Tim is retiring today from the Iowa Department of Public Health.

RAGBRAI Training: One Big Ole Hill

Thursday, June 24, 2010

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RAGBRAI Training: One Big Ole Hill

As you have likely heard already, this year's version of RAGBRAI is one of the least hilly in history, but that doesn't mean it's absolutely flat. It also means that the few hills on the course are getting more attention. There is one in particular...

Vote For Your Favorite RAGBRAI Kid’s Art

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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Vote For Your Favorite RAGBRAI Kid’s Art

The children of the RAGBRAI XXXVIII overnight communities were invited to participate in the annual RAGBRAI Kids' Art Contest. We need your help to select the winning artwork!

Iowa Civil Justice Foundation and Iowa Bicycle Coalition Announce Joint Safe Cycling Project

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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Iowa Civil Justice Foundation and Iowa Bicycle Coalition Announce Joint Safe Cycling Project

The Iowa Civil Justice Foundation and the Iowa Bicycle Coalition announced a joint Safe Cycling project promoting bicycle helmet use for Iowa kids. The groups will collaborate to outfit children with new bike helmets at community events across the state.

Happy Father’s Day

Sunday, June 20, 2010

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Happy Father’s Day

Wishing all of the Dads a very Happy Father's Day. Enjoy your special day!

Iowa Bicycle Coalition to Host World Tire Changing Championships at RAGBRAI Expo

Thursday, June 17, 2010

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Iowa Bicycle Coalition to Host World Tire Changing Championships at RAGBRAI Expo

How fast can you change a tire? July 24th is your chance to prove how fast you can change a tire in the World Tire Changing Championship at the RAGBRAI Expo in Sioux City, Iowa.

RAGBRAI Training: Don’t Be a Pain in the Rear

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

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RAGBRAI Training: Don’t Be a Pain in the Rear

The most common comment I hear from people who do RAGBRAI is not that their legs hurt but that their seat/bottom/derriere/buttocks hurts. One of the most important reasons for training prior to riding RAGBRAI is to make sure your seat is prepared for hours in your bike saddle.

Route Inspection Ride: Day 7 – Manchester to Dubuque

Saturday, June 12, 2010

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Route Inspection Ride: Day 7 – Manchester to Dubuque

We were joined for Saturday’s ride with some Manchester RAGBRAI committee members as well as some area friends who joined the pre-ride team again for the 47 mile ride from Manchester to Dubuque.

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