About RAGBRAI

In the beginning, when a few friends got together for a casual bike ride across Iowa in 1973, no one imagined that a tradition would be born, let alone that it would become the oldest, longest, and largest recreational bicycle touring event in the world.

Our Mission
Strengthening community while sharing the spirit of Iowa and celebrating connections on and off the bicycle.

Our Values

The RAGBRAI community fosters relationships built on trust and friendship, encourages participation, and values the contributions of everyone involved.

RAGBRAI promotes a culture of reliability and authenticity, enhancing the experience for all involved and creating a legacy of respect and honor within the cycling community.

By celebrating the joy of cycling and the rich cultural tapestry of Iowa, RAGBRAI fosters an environment where passion ignites a sense of belonging and encourages everyone to pursue their cycling dreams with heart and vigor.

The RAGBRAI experience reminds everyone that cycling is not just about the destination, but the joyous journey and the friendships forged along the way.

The RAGBRAI community fosters relationships built on trust and friendship, encourages participation, and values the contributions of everyone involved.

RAGBRAI promotes a culture of reliability and authenticity, enhancing the experience for all involved and creating a legacy of respect and honor within the cycling community.

The RAGBRAI experience reminds everyone that cycling is not just about the destination, but the joyous journey and the friendships forged along the way.

Meet the Team

Matt Phippen
Ride Director
[email protected]

Hayden Meister
Event Director – (Crew, Travel, Operations)
[email protected]

Carsen Groth
Event Operations Manager – (Expo & Vendors)
[email protected]

Andrea Parrott
Marketing Manager and JustGoBike Host
[email protected]

Cory Mutch
Creative Director
[email protected]

Erica Determan
Registration and Logistics
[email protected]

Erin Oliphant
Customer Service
[email protected]

APPLY NOW!
Merchandise Manager

APPLY NOW!
Ride Operations Manager

Newsletter Sign Up

Stay in the loop with all things RAGBRAI and JustGoBike! Sign up for our newsletters and get updates straight to your inbox:

RAGBRAI Newsletter: Be the first to know about the latest RAGBRAI news, event details, and tips. We’ll keep it brief with just one email a month—no inbox clutter!
RAGBRAI Merchandise: From hats and jerseys to stickers and shorts, stay updated on our newest releases and exclusive sales.
JustGoBike Newsletter: Get the latest episodes, news, and behind-the-scenes notes from co-hosts Murph and AP of the JustGoBike Podcast.

Choose what interests you most, and get ready for all the RAGBRAI excitement!

Use of RAGBRAI Trademarks

“RAGBRAI®” and “The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa™” and “RIDE RIGHT®” are registered trademarks of the Ventures Endurance d/b/a RAGBRAI and cannot be used for any purpose without the written permission of the Ventures Endurance d/b/a RAGBRAI. Legal action will be taken against any individual or business infringing upon these trademarks.