Each month we will publish ten tips to help you prepare for RAGBRAI LIII. Spring is just around the corner and it’s time for even the most fair-weather cyclists to think about getting in some outside miles! Complete our Top 10 Tips in March and ensure you’re on route to ride RAGBRAI LIII.
Here are our Top 10 Tips to prepare for RAGBRAI LIII in March:
1. Don’t miss the March Town Hall!
Join us for our (virtual) RAGBRAI LIII March Town Hall on 3/12. Click here to register for free and/or submit a question beforehand!
2. Get the official Newsletter
Stay up to date on all things RAGBRAI with our Newsletter! From news and upcoming events to town information, ride training, and more, we cover all things RAGBRAI in our monthly newsletter.
3. Transport your car, the easy way!
Interested in having your car shipped from Onawa to Dubuque? Our partner Mr. Car Shipper is here to help. They’ll move your vehicle from Onawa to a secure parking lot in Dubuque, ready for you to pick up at the end of your RAGBRAI journey.
4. Get nostalgic with our YouTube Channel
Follow the RAGBRAI YouTube Channel. We’ve got videos going back to 1974! And we’re always adding content, including replays of our monthly Town Halls.
5. Visit a Neighborhood Bike Shop
This is a good time of year to hit up pre-season deals at your local bike shop! Scope out new parts, replace that grubby water bottle, or just get that tune up you’ve been putting off.
6. Biking is better with friends and family!
Invite a friend to join your RAGBRAI team! The more the merrier – fill up that bus! Can’t take off a whole week? Maybe they could ride for just a few days, or join as a support driver.
7. Merch alert!
Our popular long sleeve Bug Tee is back – in a short sleeve! This tee will roll its way into your heart.
8. Tune in to town theme announcements!
Overnight towns will begin revealing their themes this month – and a few are already out! Be sure you’re following their Facebook pages to stay up to date:
9. Price increase incoming – time to sign up!
Registration prices for week long rider, day pass rider, and non rider go up on March 31. If you know you want to ride, register now and save yourself a little cash for the ice cream line.
10. OK you’re signed up – finalize your logistics!
We’ve started collecting helpful information on our Logistics page – from shuttles to gear shipping to RV parking and everything in between.
Looking for info on long term parking? Towns usually publish this information in April – once it’s ready, it can be found on RAGBRAI’s Logistics page.
Helpful Links:
The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is the longest, largest, and oldest recreational bicycle touring event in the world. Since 1973, it has brought thousands of cyclists together to experience the beauty of Iowa’s countryside, small-town hospitality, and unforgettable memories.
For more information, visit RAGBRAI.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
