RAGBRAI Expo Exhibitor Preview

The RAGBRAI Expo is where RAGBRAI begins and is always a great way to start off the week. Check out the latest bicycles, clothing and accessories as you take a tour around the lovely downtown square in Glenwood Iowa. Get last minute bicycle repairs taken care of at any of the 10 Official RAGBRAI Bicycle Shops. Buy your official RAGBRAI XLIV jersey and gear at the RAGBRAI Information and Merchandise trailers, plus find some great deals in the RAGBRAI Outlet Tent. Here is a sampling of the vendors who will be there with everything you’ll need:

• Adaptive Sports Iowa 
  Providing Sports and Recreation opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities
  Web site: adaptivesportsiowa.org

• Auto Rack Lights
  A patented auxiliary lighting system for the back of your vehicle.
  Web site: autoracklights.com

• Bianchi USA
  Providing bicycle demos during the week of RAGBRAI.
  Web site: bianchiusa.com

• Bicycle Art, LLC
  Vintage cycling posters and prints.
  Web site: bicyclingart.com

• Bike Country
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: bikecountry.com

• Bikes to You
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: bikestoyou.com

• Bike World
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: bikeworldiowa.com

• BKOOL SL
  Cycling simulator software platform trainer.
  Web site: bkool.com

• Boston Bill Sunglasses
  Sport and fashion sunglasses
  Web site: bostonbill.com

• Boulevard Sports
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  E-mail: blvdsports@aol.com

• Chainspirations 
  Unique Jewelry from recycled bicycle chains! Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, zipper pulls and more! Custom colors!
  Web site: chainspirations.com

• Christian Cycling
  Christian cycling ministry – fellowship & outreach service to other cyclists & community
  Web site: christiancycling.com

• Connecticut Yankee Pedaller
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: cypbikes.com

• CrampX
  A 2oz and 8oz drink for the prevention and treatment of muscle cramps, leg cramps, muscle soreness and hangover remedy.
  Web site: crampx.com

• Feedback Sports
  Our mission is to create products that we are proud of and believe in with a company that our customers feel good about.
  Web site: feedbacksports.com

• FloraVelo, LLC
  Women’s cyclewear that’s cute, comfortable, flattering, functional and fun! Great fabrics, unique designs and lots of pockets create a wear everywhere jersey! They’re also great for walking, running, hiking, kayaking and tennis.
  Web site: floravelo.com

• Funkier
  High-quality men’s and women’s technical bike apparel at affordable prices. From shorts and jerseys to bibs and gloves, Funkier can outfit you in style and comfort for less.
  Web site: funkierbike.com

• Glassisum Designs
  Original and unique bicycle inspired glass art from a Montana-based artist. Hand blown etched glasses and one-of-a-kind stained glass windows.
  Web site: glassisumdesigns.com

• granGable
  Find apparel and information regarding the 4th annual granGable fondo in eastern Iowa
  Web site: granGable.com

• Harpers Cycling and Fitness
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: harperscycling.com

• HED Cycling Products
  Founded in the mid-1980’s by Steve Hed, the company prides itself on being privately owned and US-operated.  With Steve’s tragic passing in 2014, Hed Cycling continues to embody his design philosophy.
  Web site: hedcycling.com

• ICE Dot
  Emergency identification and notification services. Products include, but not limited to, bands, stickers and crash sensors.
  Web site: icedot.org

• Iowa Bicycle Coalition
  The Iowa Bicycle Coalition builds partnerships, educates Iowans, and helps to establish safe and enjoyable bicycle transportation and recreation networks throughout Iowa.
  Web site: iowabicyclecoalition.org

• Iowa Hospital Association
  The Iowa Hospital Association is proud to support RAGBRAI and will be once again providing the ever-popular laminated daily route maps for participants.
  Web site: ihaonline.org

• Jamis Bikes
  Holding road and mountain bike demos featuring the latest Carbon Xenith SL and Cabon Xenith Endura Elite
  Web site: jamisbikes.com

• Jingle Cross / UCI World Cup
  Information regarding the UCI Cyclocross World Cup event in September. Held in Iowa City Iowa and coinciding with Jingle Cross.
  Web site: jinglecross2.com

• Letsches Bike Shop
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: letsches.com

• Lift Cyclewear
  Bringing style and function to women’s cycling apparel
  Web site: liftcyclewear.com

• Links by Annette
  Upcycled bike parts goods – jewelry, mirrors, clocks and glasses
  Web site: linksbyannette.com

• Madame Mary, LLC
  Templeton, Iowa’s premium small batch Bloody Mary mix (non-alcoholic)
  Web site: madamemarymix.com

• Moxie Cycling
  Moxie Cycling, where high performance meets high style, Moxie cycling is a women’s specific cycling apparel company leading the evolution to bring a woman’s unique needs to the forefront of cycling apparel. Ultra comfortable, performance oriented, and stylish women’s cycling apparel by and for women with moxie.
  Web site: moxiecycling.com

• Museum of Danish America
  See the new exhibit “Sport for Sport’s Sake” and purchase contemporary Scandinavian design.
  Web site: danishmuseum.org

• N Plus One Apparel
  Cycling related T-shirts and hats.
  Web site: nplusoneapparel.com

• Nuun and Company
  Nuun is an electrolyte drink that comes in a tablet form. It is a low sugar, low calorie sports drink that is meant to optimally hydrate.
  Web site: nuun.com

• Peace Corps
  Peace Corps is the leading international service program in the United States. Our volunteers make a difference around the world serving others.
  Web site: peacecorps.gov

• Peak 1 Sports
  Custom cycling jerseys.
  Web site: peak1sports.com

• Photographic Memories and Photo Booth
  Get dressed up with a fun prop, have your picture taken with 3 fun props, and your 4 x 6 picture is printed out immediately.
  Facebook: facebook.com/SarahDeJongPhotographicMemories

• Pope Photography 
  RAGBRAI XLI souvenir photos. Sign up at the RAGBRAI Expo or at various points along the route.
  Web site: stevepope.com

• Primal Wear 
  High quality custom cycling apparel for clubs, teams and events.
  Web site: primalwear.com

• Rasmussen Bike Shop
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  Web site: rasmussenbikeshop.com

• Rider Sales, L.L.C.
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!

• Scheels
  Bike clothing, accessories, Go Pro, camping equipment, FroggTogg, Oakley sunglasses
  Web site: scheels.com

• Sea to Sea
  Multi-day fundraising bike rides that cross North America to fight poverty and glorify god.
  Web site: seatosea.org

• Sedalia Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
  Bike Katy Trailhead maps, visitor guides, bicycle shop brochures, and Sedalia visitor information. A 225 mile rails to trails state park.
  Web site: visitSedaliaMO.com

• Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce
  Come see why they are a choice tourism destination
  Web site: bikesparta.org

• SPIRIT Cyclewear
  Multi-functional women’s cycling apparel for comfort on the ride and style when she’s arrived. Versatile, flattering and comfortable. Skirts, tops, accessories.
  Web site: spiritcyclewear.org

• Spoken Wheel Cyclery
  One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
  E-mail: swcwillie@hotmail.com

• Sweet Spot Skirts
  Women’s athletic skirts, leggings, clothing. Fitting sizes 0-24 as well as children sizes.
  Web site: sweetspotskirts.com

• Tonik Cycling
  Cycling apparel that fit & flatter women. Real jerseys for real women, cycling wear that makes you look as good as you feel. Discover the Tonik difference.
  Web site: tonikcycling.com

• Trans-America Cycling
  Bicycle Tour – cross country fully supported tour from California to Florida.
  Web site: transamericacycling.com

• University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
  Bike safety program.
  Web site: uichildrens.org/kohls

• University of Iowa Mobile Museum
  The Mobile Museum inspires visitors to understand the world by bringing exhibits with cutting-edge research, one-of-a-kind artifacts and interactive digital media to Iowa’s communities statewide. We promote interdisciplinary partnerships and collaborations to present UI research and stimulate understanding, appreciation and pride for the University of Iowa and the state.
  Web site: discover.research.uiowa.edu/mobile-museum

• Variety – The Children’s Charity
  A children’s charity that, in addition to other programs, provides traditional and adaptive bikes to children in Iowa.
  Web site: varietyiowa.com

• Velo View Bike Tours
  Velo View Bike Tours offers highly personalized, carefully crafted and surprisingly affordable all-inclusive bike vacations that provide spectacular scenery and a safe & fully supported cycling experience.
  Web site: veloviewbiketours.com

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