by Mark | Jul 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Here’s a quick primer about today’s 50-mile ride from Perry to Des Moines: WEATHER: Once the pieces are picked up from Monday night’s severe thunderstorm, expect a perfect day — less humid and much cooler. Mid-morning temperatures will be in the mid-60s,...
by Mark | Jul 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Three of the newest journalists to chronicle RAGBRAI are grizzled veterans of national politics who decided to share a week of vacation and experience Iowa outside of the bubble of campaigns and caucuses. “No Pie Refused” is the banner beneath which National Public...
by Mark | Jul 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
RAGBRAI riders were greeted in Perry this evening by heavy rainfall, hail, thunder and lightning. The strong storm started at about 8:30 and left cyclists seeking shelter under nearby building canopies and in lobbies. Three campgrounds were stationed near the city’s...
by Mark | Jul 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Iowa State Patrol officers reunited an 11-year-old with his father after the boy had been missing for about eight hours during RAGBRAI on Monday. “It just worked out for us,” said Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Scott Bright. “We were standing out here in the...
by Mark | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
A crack in the center of a road east of Yale is causing some trouble for Ragbrai riders, said RAGBRAI Medical Director Bob Libby. The crack is on the RAGBRAI route east of Yale on the way to the overnight town of Perry. About four riders have been transported to a...
