April 21, 2011

Get Out and Enjoy “Earth Day”

Wherever you are, get out and enjoy the great outdoors on Earth Day. Whether it is riding a bike, walking, playing or just viewing nature, get outside and enjoy!

April 01, 2011

Des Moines Mayor’s Ride for Trails is April 16

Over the last 10 years this ride has raised over $100,000 for improvements to Des Moines trails. In recent years MAR funds have helped to complete a new trail south of Gray's Lake Park that takes riders under Fleur Drive and connects to the Bill Riley Trail.

March 31, 2011

Dream Team is Ready for Outdoor Riding

Each year the Dream Team has a slightly different personality. We have spent quite a bit of time recruiting through the schools in Des Moines and have signed up a great group of youth. We have finished out the indoor training phase and are now ready for our first outdoor ride in a couple days.

March 30, 2011

RAGBRAI XXXIX Weeklong Registration Closes Friday!

The deadline for weeklong registration is Friday, April 1! That means that your waivers MUST be postmarked by Friday, April 1. If you are applying for daily wristbands the deadline is not until June 15.

March 29, 2011

RAGBRAI Training: 15 Week Training Plan and Log

OK RAGBRAI riders, here it is again this year, back by popular demand: The 15 week training plan for RAGBRAI. I have put this plan together to give you an idea of how to build up your riding in a very methodical and gradual manner to ensure you have the ability to ride RAGBRAI comfortably and to be able to finish it successfully.