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RAGBRAI 2023: What you need to know

  • 17 July, 2023
  • Anne Lawrie

Everything you need to know about your RAGBRAI L Overnight Towns!

RAGBRAI Expo

  • WHERE: Tyson Event Center (401 Gordon Drive)
  • WHEN: 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Shop from over 50 vendors including RAGBRAI outlet tent, merchandise trailers, Primal Wear, Big Grove Brewery, Shimano, and much more!

Visit RAGBRAI.com for more information and a full list of vendors.

RAGBRAI Registration and Packet Pick-up 

  • WHERE: TYSON EVENT CENTER (LONG LINES HALL OF FAME)
  • WHEN: 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Have issues, merchandise exchanges, or need to register? Stop in to see us.

Informational Meetings:

RAGBRAI Safety Meeting for First Time Riders

  • Where: Long Lines Arena (Tyson Event Center, 401 Gordon Dr., 2nd Floor)
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • What: Riders can attend to learn the dos and don’ts on the road this year.

RAGBRAI Support Vehicle Driver Safety Meeting 

  • Where: Long Lines Arena (Tyson Event Center, 401 Gordon Dr., 2nd Floor)
  • Time: 4:00 p.m.
  • What: Drivers can attend the meeting and learn about the rules of the road. Printed vehicle maps will be available at this meeting only.

 

Mainstage Entertainment: 

  • 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Joe Donnelly
  • 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Ghostcat
  • 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Flashback
  • 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Spin Doctors

Other Things to Do:

SHIFT: the RAGBRAI Documentary

  • WHERE: Riviera Theater at REMAX City Centre
  • WHEN: Saturday, July 22: 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m.
  • Tickets available at the door

Just Go Bike LIVE

  • WHERE: RAGBRAI Expo Booth #12
  • WHEN: 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Meet Just Go Bike co-hosts, Murph and AP, at their booth for free giveaways and live interviews.

Shimano + All Bodies on Bikes

  • WHERE: RAGBRAI Expo Booth #5
  • WHEN: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Meet Marley Blonsky, co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes, at the Shimano booth.

Wheat Paste Mural LIVE Installation

  • WHERE: Tyson Event Center (Ticket Office Entrance)
  • WHEN: starting at 2:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Local artist, Isaac Campbell, will be installing two murals selected by the RAGBRAI Sioux City committee that represent historical bicycle photos from Sioux City. Stop by and see him and his group of volunteers as they install the murals throughout the day.

SIOUX CITY MAPS:

Important Resources: 

Theme Days:

Mile of Silence: To remember riders we have lost. Please observe a moment of silence as you ride. The mile starts approximately one-mile past Sioux City. There will be signs marking the mile of silence. Iowa Bicycle Coalition provides the signage for Mile of Silence.

Throwback Jersey Day: Kick off the 50th with your best vintage RAGBRAI jersey or your favorite vintage jersey.

Day 1 Route Details:

STORM LAKE TOWN MAPS:

MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT: 

  • 4:30pm – 6:00pm Wild Ambition
  • 6:30pm-8:00pm Neil Anders & The Brothers Merritt
  • 8:00pm-10:00pm Spazmatics

 

Other Things to Do:

SHIFT: the RAGBRAI Documentary

Just Go Bike LIVE

  • WHERE: RAGBRAI Expo Booth
  • WHEN: late afternoon
  • WHAT: Meet Just Go Bike co-hosts, Murph and AP, at their booth for free giveaways and live interviews.

Wheat Paste Mural LIVE Installation

  • WHERE: Downtown Storm Lake
  • WHEN: starting at 2:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Local artist, Isaac Campbell, will be installing two murals selected by the RAGBRAI Sioux City committee that represent historical bicycle photos from Sioux City. Stop by and see him and his group of volunteers as they install the mural throughout the Expo.

Important Resources: 

Day 2 Route Details:

Theme Days:

I Ride 4 Day:

Are you riding for a cause? Show your support by wearing something that shows your support and strike up a conversation with your fellow rider. Learn more about I Ride 4 Day. 

Gravel Day sponsored by Bike Rags Apparel: 

This year’s gravel route will intersect with all pass through and meeting towns. Don’t miss the Gravel Oasis in Mt. Carmel where you can get your exclusive Gravel Patch, party with Bike Rags, Iowa Beer Bus, and BIKE IOWA. Patches will be handed out between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Getting Around: CARROLL TOWN MAPS:

MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT

  • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM   Pianopalooza
  • 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM   Wild Ambition
  • 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM   Pianopalooza
  • 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM   The Pork Tornadoes
  • 9:15 PM – 10:30 PM The Pork Tornadoes

 

 

Other Things to Do:

All Bodies on Bikes Meet and Greet:

  • WHERE: King’s Pointe Resort Parking Lot
  • WHEN: 6:30am Meet, 7:00am Roll Out
  • WHAT: Meet Marley Blonsky, co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes, and Team Shimano for a ride along as they leave from Storm Lake and head to Carroll.

SHIFT: the RAGBRAI Documentary

  • WHERE: Carroll 5
  • WHEN: Monday, July 24: 3:50, 6:40 and 8:40 p.m.
  • WHAT: Meet the cast and co-creators in a meet and greet during the 6:40 p.m. show time.
  • Click here for tickets

Just Go Bike LIVE

  • WHERE: RAGBRAI Expo Booth
  • WHEN: late afternoon
  • WHAT: Meet Just Go Bike co-hosts, Murph and AP, at their booth for free giveaways and live interviews.

Wheat Paste Mural LIVE Installation

  • WHERE: Downtown Carroll
  • WHEN: starting at 2:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Local artist, Isaac Campbell, will be installing two murals selected by the RAGBRAI Sioux City committee that represent historical bicycle photos from Sioux City. Stop by and see him and his group of volunteers as they install the mural throughout the Expo.

Important Resources: 

Day 3 Route Details:

HWY 30 Closure

  • Hwy 30 will be closed from Carroll to Glidden (7-mile stretch) from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  • All riders must be in to Glidden by 9:00 a.m. to avoid bicycle and vehicle traffic on HWY 30.

Theme Days:

RAGBRAI Jersey Day: 

Celebrate RAGBRAI’s 50th by wearing your 2023 RAGBRAI jersey featuring the commemorative 50th logo.

Karras Loop sponsored by Wenzel’s Farm:

The optional century loop will take place between Rippey and Luther on Monday. Patch stop signs will be along the route so pay close attention! All registered riders who make it to the patch stop between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. will receive an exclusive Karras Loop patch to commemorate their ride. Wenzel’s Farm will be on-site with snacks to help fuel the rest of your ride.

Support Vehicle Map:

AMES TOWN MAPS:

MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT

  • Danny Grause – 2:00-3:00
  • Stranger Than Fiction – 3:30-5:00
  • Burnin’ Sensations  – 6:00-8:00
  • Hairball – 8:30-10:30

 

 

Other Things to Do:

Just Go Bike LIVE

  • WHERE: RAGBRAI Expo Booth
  • WHEN: late afternoon
  • WHAT: Meet Just Go Bike co-hosts, Murph and AP, at their booth for free giveaways and live interviews.

Wheat Paste Mural LIVE Installation

  • WHERE: Downtown Carroll
  • WHEN: starting at 2:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Local artist, Isaac Campbell, will be installing two murals selected by the RAGBRAI Sioux City committee that represent historical bicycle photos from Sioux City. Stop by and see him and his group of volunteers as they install the mural throughout the Expo.

Important Resources: 

Day 4 Route Details:

HWY 69 Closure in Ankeny

  • Hwy 69 will be closed in Ankeny from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • All riders must clear HWY 69 by 5:00 p.m.

Support Vehicle Map:

GETTING AROUND: 

MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT

  • 1 p.m.: RAPTORS – Air Force Band
  • 2 p.m.: Dave Zollo & The Body Electric
  • 3:15 p.m.: Brother Trucker
  • 5 p.m.: The Nadas
  • 7 p.m.: Dillon Carmichael
  • 8:15 p.m.: Lynyrd Skynyrd

 

 

Other Things to Do:

Just Go Bike LIVE

  • WHERE: RAGBRAI Expo Booth
  • WHEN: late afternoon
  • WHAT: Meet Just Go Bike co-hosts, Murph and AP, at their booth for free giveaways and live interviews.

Wheat Paste Mural LIVE Installation

  • WHERE: Water Works Park (Izaac Walton Shelter)
  • WHEN: starting at 2:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Local artist, Isaac Campbell, will be installing two murals selected by the RAGBRAI Sioux City committee that represent historical bicycle photos from Sioux City. Stop by and see him and his group of volunteers as they install the mural throughout the Expo.

Important Resources: 

Day 5 Route Details:

Gravel Detour

  • Due to a bridge closure, there will be a 2-mile stretch of Gravel into Colfax.

Theme Days:

Military Appreciation Day:

Today we recognize the six branches of the United States Military who serve and protect our country. Show your support by wearing your jersey and letting us know which branch or branches you support.

Support Vehicle Map:

TAMA-TOLEDO TOWN MAPS 

MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT

  • 2:30pm Under Current
  • 4:00 p.m. Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Band
  • 6:15 p.m. Not Quite Brothers
  • 8:30 p.m. Foghat

 

Other Things to Do:

SHIFT: The RAGBRAI Documentary Showing

Just Go Bike LIVE

  • WHERE: RAGBRAI Expo Booth
  • WHEN: late afternoon
  • WHAT: Meet Just Go Bike co-hosts, Murph and AP, at their booth for free giveaways and live interviews.

Wheat Paste Mural LIVE Installation

  • WHERE: Downtown Tama
  • WHEN: starting at 2:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Local artist, Isaac Campbell, will be installing two murals selected by the RAGBRAI Sioux City committee that represent historical bicycle photos from Sioux City. Stop by and see him and his group of volunteers as they install the mural throughout the Expo.

Important Resources: 

Day 6 Route Details:

Theme Days:

College Jersey Day:

Show your school spirit! Put your allegiance on display and show which college or university you support on the official “College Jersey Day!”

Support Vehicle Map:

CORALVILLE MAPS: 

MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT

  • 3:00 pm – House Music
  • 4:00 pm – Kevin Burt & Big Medicine
  • 5:30 pm – 42 Romeo
  • 7:15 pm – Plush
  • 8:30 pm – BUSH

Other Things to Do:

Just Go Bike LIVE

  • WHERE: RAGBRAI Expo Booth
  • WHEN: late afternoon
  • WHAT: Meet Just Go Bike co-hosts, Murph and AP, at their booth for free giveaways and live interviews.

Wheat Paste Mural LIVE Installation

  • WHERE: Downtown Tama
  • WHEN: starting at 2:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Local artist, Isaac Campbell, will be installing two murals selected by the RAGBRAI Sioux City committee that represent historical bicycle photos from Sioux City. Stop by and see him and his group of volunteers as they install the mural throughout the Expo.

Important Resources: 

Day 7 Route Details:

Kinnick Stadium:

The Kinnick Loop will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. After that riders will be redirected around the outside of the stadium and in to Iowa City.

Support Vehicle Map:

Tire Dip:

Congratulations you’ve finished One L of a Ride! Davenport is rolling out the gold carpet with over 900lbs of gold paint! It is a tire dip experience fit for the 50th with surprises and photo ops galore! All weeklong riders will receive a commemorative 50th anniversary plaque once they dip their tires in the might Mississippi!

Other Things to Do:

Shift: The RAGBRAI Documentary Showtimes

Just Go Bike LIVE

  • WHERE: RAGBRAI Expo Booth
  • WHEN: late afternoon
  • WHAT: Meet Just Go Bike co-hosts, Murph and AP, at their booth for free giveaways and live interviews.

Wheat Paste Mural LIVE Installation

  • WHERE: Downtown Tama
  • WHEN: starting at 2:00 p.m.
  • WHAT: Local artist, Isaac Campbell, will be installing two murals selected by the RAGBRAI Sioux City committee that represent historical bicycle photos from Sioux City. Stop by and see him and his group of volunteers as they install the mural throughout the Expo.

Important Resources: 

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