Veteran RAGBRAI riders understand the roads used by RAGBRAI are not closed to other vehicles. You will occasionally see bikes, cars, and even large trucks on the route in either direction of travel. Often new riders think they have both sides of the road for their use and that simply is untrue. You have to follow the rules of the road on RAGBRAI for your own safety.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Let’s just talk about it! Have you ever been on a group ride when someone in front stops abruptly and makes you slam on your brakes? I have. If there was only someway to let everyone else know that a rider wanted to stop or slow down? I know, communication!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Almost all RAGBRAI riders will agree that a helmet is an essential piece of equipment that every rider needs. A helmet will protect your brain if you are involved in a crash.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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. Every RAGBRAI veteran knows having a smooth running, well-serviced bicycle can mean the difference between an enjoyable or not very enjoyable RAGBRAI.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
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.
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