RAGBRAI LI Route Announced on Jan. 27!
gas gas started the topic The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa has a new director. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 2 months ago
Matt Phippen, an active member of the Iowa cycling community and a longtime Scheels manager, assumes his new duties today.
Phippen has worked at Scheels stores in Coralville and Cedar Falls since 1999 and ran the Iowa City store’s bike section for several years. He replaces Dieter Drake, the ride’s director since December 2019, who has been…[Read more]
gas gas started the topic No lottery for 2022 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 4 months ago
T-1 day until RAGBRAI XLIX 2022 registration opens! 💫 SURPRISE – NO MORE LOTTERY! 💫
For more info on how that will work: https://ragbrai.com/about/faqs/
Registration opens first thing Monday morning:
RAGBRAI.com/registration (further details added tomorrow)
We will be out of the office over the weekend but back bright and early tomorrow to…[Read more]
gas gas started the topic the passing of Grandpa RAGBRAI, John Karras. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 4 months ago
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Grandpa RAGBRAI, John Karras.
“Despite the exponential growth of RAGBRAI, those who’ve been a part of this two-wheeled circus for years say its spirit remains true to the newspapermen’s vision from all the way back in 1973: a week of “cordial, informal, happy insanity,” as Karras himself o…[Read more]
gas gas started the topic RAGBRAI co-founder John Karras fell early this week and broke his hip in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 4 months ago
RAGBRAI co-founder John Karras fell early this week and broke his hip. He is recovering well from surgery with his family by his side. He should be back home soon. If you want to send him well wishes, add them to the comments and we will make sure he gets them.
If you want to send him a personal note, you can mail them to the address below.
ATTN:…[Read more]
gas gas started the topic It's the RAGBRAI 2022 XLIX Logo in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 5 months ago
gas gas replied to the topic Breweries along route??? in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 8 months ago
Single Speed in Waterloo is right next to where both bands will be playing Wednesday night for RAGBRAI . https://www.facebook.com/SingleSpeedBeer/
gas gas started the topic Friday via Zoom Dieter will lead the discussion about Waterloo in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 8 months ago
WATERLOO — Experience Waterloo will have two RAGBRAI Waterloo webinars Friday via Zoom provide details of the bike ride’s overnight stop on July 28.
Dieter drake, director of Ragbrai, and Tavis Hall, executive director of Experience Waterloo, will lead the discussion, with questions welcome in the chat section.
The 3 p.m. Zoom will be targeted…[Read more]
gas gas replied to the topic Nightly Entertainment & Band Announcements in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 10 months ago
Looks like no Hairball this year . http://www.hairballonline.com/hairball-shows/
Here are their July 2021 shows
FRI – JULY 16, 2021 MASON CITY (IA) USA MASON CITY
SAT – JULY 17, 2021 EDGERTON (MN) USA EDGERTON DUTCH FESTIVAL
SUN – JULY 18, 2021 MINOT (ND) USA FREIGHT HOUSE
SAT – JULY 24, 2021 ZANESVILLE (OH) USA
FRI – JULY 30, 2021…[Read more]
gas gas started the topic Waterloo housing info from Waterloo RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 11 months ago
Are you an amazing local willing to give up your yard/spare room/couch for the night or are you an awesome RAGBRAI rider looking for a place to stay in Waterloo on July 28th?
Waterloo RAGBRAI Housing Match is here for you!!! This group was created so riders and residents can communicate with each other. We encourage everyone to private message…[Read more]
gas gas replied to the topic Packing list in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 11 months ago
Bring a car chamois cloth instead of a towel for after shower use . Think Sham Wow . Packs smaller and unlike a cloth towel you do not have to make sure it dries over night .
gas gas replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 1 month ago
For what it’s worth :
Gov. Kim Reynolds updated her COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. The update, effective Sunday February 7 , eliminates most restrictions enacted to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Starting Sunday:
Iowans will no longer be required to wear face coverings in public when around other people for at least 15…[Read more]
gas gas started the topic TOMRV 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 3 months ago
TOMRV 44 will be June 11-13, 2021.
We will be centered at the Isle hotel in Bettendorf Iowa for the entire weekend. We will not be travelling to Dubuque IA and back. Our Saturday and Sunday rides will leave from the Isle hotel each morning and return to the Isle hotel each afternoon.
On-line registration will open on February 1, 2021 and will…[Read more]
gas gas started the topic 2020 RAGBRAI Roadshow in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 7 months ago
Ride one, ride all! Saturdays this fall (and one Thursday!) the RAGBRAI mini merchandise trailer is popping up along your favorite Iowa trails! Join us for giveaways, rides, fun, and in most cases beer and food! We can’t wait to see you.
Join us on the trails. Dieter Drake, RAGBRAI ride director, and other RAGBRAI team members will ride the t…[Read more]
gas gas replied to the topic Fall Ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 8 months ago
RAGBRAI riders,
After careful consideration with local officials in Iowa Falls, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel The Great Iowa Fall Ride, originally scheduled for October 2 – 4, 2020.
The decision comes on the heels of several key planning deadlines.
“It’s really unfortunate that we’re having to do this again but it’s just the ri…[Read more]
gas gas started the topic the Great Iowa Fall Ride – October 2, 3, and 4, 2020 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 9 months ago
SAVE THE DATE!
More details about the two and a half-day event will be released on Saturday, July 25, the last day of RAGBRAI’s virtual ride.
In the meantime, check out RAGBRAI Virtually the Best Bicycle Ride presented by TIDE so you can get your summer miles in before The Great Iowa Fall Ride this October. h…[Read more]
gas gas replied to the topic RAGBRAI, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 11 months ago
Same route for 2021 . The Winter route announcement party sure will be different .
gas gas started the topic RAGBRAI, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 11 months ago
RAGBRAI Nation,
As we’ve watched the impact COVID-19 is having on the world, we’ve continued to plan and adjust our timelines, hold key conversations with our trusted partners, and determine the best course of action for all parties involved.
After deep consideration and collaboration with the eight overnight town executive committees, gov…[Read more]
gas gas replied to the topic Hypothetical: Would you wear a mask? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 11 months ago
Training with a mask to improve lung capacity has been a ” thing ” for a few years . These masks are different than a mask meant to protect the spreading of germs / virus . https://www.mobstub.com/d/Breathing-Resistance-Training-Mask-for-Sports-and-Workout
gas gas started the topic 2020 Tour de France rescheduled for August 29-September 20 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 11 months ago
The 2020 Tour de France has been rescheduled for August 29 to September 20, the UCI and organiser ASO announced on Wednesday. https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/2020-tour-de-france-rescheduled-for-august-29-september-20/
gas gas replied to the topic Whole route announced? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 years ago
On the RAGBRAI Facebook page : the pass thru towns will be announced at the end of March .