Information and Locations of the Baggage Truck for RAGBRAI XLIII

The baggage tag permits you to put your bag on RAGBRAI’s baggage semitruck. Your bag must be clearly marked and can be claimed only by showing that the number on your wristband matches the number on your baggage tag.  The tags allow for multiple wristband numbers to...

RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip: The RIGHT Attention

by Mark Wyatt, Iowa Bicycle Coalition It isn’t easy to concentrate for seven days of bicycle riding with 10,000 or more people, but you have to.  There are all kinds of things to pay attention to including emergency vehicles, gravel or debris on pavement, pavement...

RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip: The RIGHT Attitude

by Mark Wyatt, Iowa Bicycle Coalition We have a saying on my team about attitude.  You have an unlimited supply of fun, but you are only allowed one meltdown.  You choose when to use it.  You can save your meltdown for the end of the week when you are seriously...

RAGBRAI Support Vehicle Maps are Posted!

The RAGBRAI support vehicle maps are now ready for downloading. There is also a PDF of detailed written directions. Please use these vehicle maps and do not follow your GPS as many roads and bridges are under construction and will not be passable. Stick to the vehicle...

RIDE RIGHT Safety Tip: The RIGHT Abilities

by Mark Wyatt, Iowa Bicycle Coalition I just took a long bike ride with a 71-year-old friend of mine.  He is in good health, but doesn’t have the endurance that he once had.  There were opportunities for him to ride and other opportunities for him to drive a vehicle. ...