2015 RAGBRAI Expo Gearing Up with Great Vendors!

RAGBRAI Expo is where RAGBRAI begins! Plan to attend the annual RAGBRAI Expo on Saturday, July 18 at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa from noon until 9 p.m. Demo ride bicycles from some of the leaders in the cycling industry, and learn about current trends in bicycle design. Last minute repairs and equipment will be available from the 10 Official RAGBRAI Bike Shops. Buy your official RAGBRAI 2015 jersey and gear at the RAGBRAI Information and Merchandise trailers. Check out the latest in gear, accessories, and bike tourism from these top manufacturers and businesses in the industry:

• Adaptive Sports Iowa
  Providing Sports and Recreation opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities
  Web site: adaptivesportsiowa.org

• American Diabetes Association – Tour de Cure
  More than just a cycling event, it’s a life changing event. Riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes.
  Web site: diabetes.org/tourdecure

• Bicycle Illinois
  Offering bicycle tours in and around the state of Illinois. Also offering transportation service between Chicago and RAGBRAI^®.
  Web sites: bicycleillinois.com

• Bike Country
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: bikecountry.com

• Bike Rags
  Reflective bike shirts, made from Bamboo!
  Web site: bikerags.co

• Bikes to You
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: bikestoyou.com

• Bike World
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: bikeworldiowa.com

• Boston Bill Sunglasses
  Sport and fashion sunglasses
  Web site: bostonbill.com

• Boulevard Sports
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  E-mail: blvdsports@aol.com

• Cat-Ears, LLC
  Wind noise reduction, ear warmers & covers for cyclists
  Web site: cat-ears.com

• Chainspirations
  Affordable Jewelry from recycled bicycle chains! Vivid and colorful – choose your own colors! Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, zipper pulls and more!
  Web site: chainspirations.com

• Connecticut Yankee Pedaller
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: cypbikes.com

• Chamois Butt’r
  Non-greasy skin lubricants developed to improve riding comfort.
  Web site: chamoisbuttr.com

• Christian Cycling
  A group of Christian cyclists building the body through cycling
  Web site: christiancycling.com

• crazeeHeads, inc
  Decorative helmet covers for multi-sport use
  Web site: crazeeheads.com

• Dogger Jogger
  Bike dog leash
  Web site: doggerjogger.com

• eoGear, Inc
  U.S.-made eoGEAR-brand bags and accessories for long distance roadies, mountain bikers, gravel grinders, randonneurs and ultracyclists.
  Web site: eogear.com

• Feedback Sports
  Our mission is to create products that we are proud of and believe in with a company that our customers feel good about.
  Web site: feedbacksports.com

• Funkier
  High-performance bike wear, including road and mtb styles; shorts, jerseys, gloves, breathable raincoats, wind vests and more!
  Web site: funkierbike.com

• Glassisum Designs
  Blown and stained glass art work with a bicycle theme.
  Web site: glassisumdesigns.com

• Green Guru
  Makers of Backpacks, Messengers, Bike Bags and Accessories made from upcycled and recycled materials like bike tubes, banners, wetsuits and factory scraps.
  Web site: greengurugear.com

• Harpers Cycling and Fitness
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: harperscycling.com

• High Roller USA
  Oh man, remember that thunderous roar? Remember those relentless power slides? At High Roller USA, we believe your inner child needs to get out more. We believe your vivid memories of your best toy ever are valid. We believe that kind of joy still has a place in your life. The High Roller USA Adult Size big wheel trike can take you there. Adult size, race ready. See us to schedule events, races and demos!
  Web site: HighRollerUSA.com

• High Country Shipping
  RAGBRAI works with High Country Shipping (HCS) for all bike shipping to and from our event.
  Web site: highcountryshipping.com/ragbrai

• Iowa Bicycle Coalition
  The Iowa Bicycle Coalition builds partnerships, educates Iowans, and helps to establish safe and enjoyable bicycle transportation and recreation networks throughout Iowa.
  Web site: iowabicyclecoalition.org

• Iowa Hospital Association
  The organization that represents Iowa hospitals and supports them in achieving their mission and goals.
  Web site: ihaonline.org

• Jamis Bikes
  Holding road and mountain bike demos featuring the latest Carbon Xenith SL and Cabon Xenith Endura Elite
  Web site: jamisbikes.com

• Johnson Charger
  Kickstands, lights, frame accessory mounts, jerseys, slap koolers.
  Web site: johnsoncharger.com

• Kinetic
  Indoor trainers and cycling accessories
  Web site: kurtkinetic.com

• Letsches Bike Shop
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: letsches.com

• Lift
  Bringing style and function to recreational cyclists
  Web site: liftcyclewear.com

• Live The Ride, LLC – Apres Velo
  After cycling apparel and gifts, Funkier cycling shorts
  Web site: livetheride.net

• Madame Mary, LLC
  Templeton, Iowa’s premium small batch Bloody Mary mix (non-alcoholic)
  Web site: madamemarymix.com

• Moxie Cycling
  Moxie Cycling, where high performance meets high style, Moxie cycling is a women’s specific cycling apparel company leading the evolution to bring a woman’s unique needs to the forefront of cycling apparel. Ultra comfortable, performance oriented, and stylish women’s cycling apparel by and for women with moxie.
  Web site: moxiecycling.com

• Nub Nub
  Bike mounted bottle opener
  Web site: nubnub.us

• Peak 1 Sports
  Custom Cycling Jerseys and apparel for Teams and Clubs.
  Web site: peak1sports.com

• PeopleForBikes
  Collaborating with millions of individual riders, businesses, community leaders and elected officials, PeopleForBikes unites Americans to boost bicycling on a national level for results that can be seen locally.
  Web site: peopleforbikes.org

• Po Campo
  Functional and versatile bicycle bags. Practical enough for work commutes, and stylish enough to take into the office.
  Web site: pocampo.com

• Pope Photography
  RAGBRAI XLI souvenir photos. Sign up at the RAGBRAI Expo or at various points along the route.
  Web site: stevepope.com

• Primal Wear
  High quality custom cycling apparel for clubs, teams and events.
  Web site: primalwear.com

• Protein2o
  Protein2o is the first line of naturally flavored, low-calorie waters enhanced with 15g protein and electrolytes giving you a way to keep your body in optimal health. Our light, thirst-quenching flavors will change the way you think about protein.
  Web site: drinkprotein2o.com

• Road Titans 300
  A three-day fully supported premiere cycling adventure and a professional-like experience like no other cycling event
  Web site: roadtitans300.com

• Rasmussen Bike Shop
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: rasmussenbikeshop.com

• Rider Sales, L.L.C.
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!

• Scheels
  Bike clothing, accessories, Go Pro, camping equipment, FroggTogg, Oakley sunglasses
  Web site: scheels.com

• Sedalia Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
  Bike Katy Trailhead maps, visitor guides, bicycle shop brochures, and Sedalia visitor information. A 225 mile rails to trails state park.
  Web site: visitSedaliaMO.com

• Sharing America’s Marrow (SAM)
  Registering bone marrow donors to the national registry – all it takes is a cheek swab and consent. See the story of Alex and her sister Sam and their journey to find a bone marrow match for Sam.
  Web site: SharingAmericasMarrow.com

• Shuttleguy, LLC
  Distinctive small group bicycle tours in beautiful Wisconsin – RAGBRAI charter and bicycle tour services
  Web site: shuttleguy.com

• Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce
  Come see why they are a choice tourism destination
  Web site: bikesparta.org

• Spirit Cyclewear
  Women’s cycling clothing – multifunctional performance apparel that can be worn on the bike and off. Skrunch Cycle Skirt, bicycle shorts, performance fashion tops.
  Web site: spiritcyclewear.com

• Spoken Wheel Cyclery
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  E-mail: swcwillie@hotmail.com

• SteepGrade Bike Racks
  Bicycle racks for transporting bicycles in the cargo area of the vehicle.
  Web site: steepgrade.bike

• Team Archaeology/Dare to Discover Mobile Museum
  The University of Iowa office of the State Archaeologist and Pentacrest Museums are partnering to link Iowa’s past resources and landscape to the present.
  Web site: uiowa.edu/mobile-museum

• Tonik Cycling
  Real jerseys for real women, cycling wear that makes you look as good as you feel. Discover the Tonik difference.
  Web site: tonikcycling.com

• Transitions^® Adpative Lenses
  See life in the best light with Transitions^® adaptive lenses. Our everyday lenses automatically adjust from clear to dark and every shade in between.
  Web site: transitions.com

• University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
  Bicycle safety program for children. Stop by to pick up great giveaways that will come in handy on the ride!
  Web site: uichildrens.org/KeepingKidsSafe

• WALD LLC
  Bicycle baskets and racks
  Web site: waldsports.com

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