vtstream: I also read that there is a lottery for getting tickets to this ride and that it might be easier to get a ticket if one is part of a team.

VT, you are correct. RAGBRAI does hold a lottery. However, I don’t know of anyone who ever registered, correctly and on time, that did not get in! I think Kevin (Gypsy R.) if your best resource for finding a local team. RAGBRAI is great ride!!!!