If you have never ridden RAGBRAI before, get ready for a lot of people on bicycles. This is the really cool part of bicycling is several people can ride next to each other. But you have to pay attention or crashes could occur. Even though there are others, you need to travel at the right [...]
Thursday, June 16, 2011
The most fun on RAGBRAI comes from the people. You can ride across Iowa whenever you want, but only during one week, can you ride with 10,000 friends. Keep in mind that 30% of the riders are new and have never ridden in a crowd this large before. There are a few key tips to avoid crashes, like do the RIGHT riding.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
People who ride RAGBRAI do so at their own pace. No matter who you are, you are going to pass another rider or you will be passed by another rider. Communication is essential, especially when starting, stopping or passing. Most crashes on RAGBRAI involve two or more bicycles and most are the result of riders not letting others know of their intentions.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
The RIDE RIGHT Community Award is presented each year to the town that best promoted safety events and improved the safety level for riders in their community during RAGBRAI. Clear Lake really went all out for visiting cyclists in an effort to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
In Iowa we've had more than our share of rain again this year. Rivers are flooding and it seems like it rains every other day, if not every day. It sure has made getting out and riding difficult. It can create some possible hazards while riding in the rain so I'll address these.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Checking your bicycle before you ride is the most important step for a safe and enjoyable bike ride.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
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 are on the road.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
The Iowa Safe Routes to School Encouragement and Education Program was awarded a grant of $136,295 from the Iowa Department of Transportation this week.
Friday, December 11, 2009
The 2010 Iowa Bicycle Summit has become bigger and better than ever. The Iowa Bicycle Summit still features great presentations on the best practices in bicycle advocacy, but new this year is an expanded format, RAGBRAI’s Ride Right sessions, and a new location at the Iowa Events Center. The Summit is dedicated to producing low-cost [...]
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
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