by Mark | Feb 19, 2014 | Blog
The RAGBRAI route pickers once again stumped the masses this year, as just five towns won this year’s Guess the Route Contest. Several hundred entries were received in the 12th annual Guess the Route Contest to pick the RAGBRAI XLII towns, but five of eight towns were...
by Mark | Feb 7, 2014 | Blog
After anchoring its annual banquet at Panora for the past six years, the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association is beginning to move the event around to other trail communities along the trail, starting with the group’s 2014 event on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the West Des...
by Mark | Feb 6, 2014 | Blog
The Great BiCYCLE ReCYCLE is set to open February 7 at the Phelps Youth Pavilion, located in the Waterloo Center for the Arts. This new exhibit was planned in cooperation with the Cedar Valley Bicycle Collective and will feature works on display created by three local...
by Mark | Feb 4, 2014 | Blog
Raccoon River Valley Trail’s fundraising banquet set Feb. 15 in West Des Moines Magician-comedian Ben Ulin is the featured entertainer. Event helps promote the trail as a major regional attraction. After anchoring its annual banquet at Panora for the past six years,...
by Mark | Jan 31, 2014 | Blog
Before we get into the big news, a quick word of thanks to everyone who came to the Iowa Bicycle Summit, Iowa Bike Expo, and the Route Announcement Party. We had a good time and raised money for a great cause – the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. Check out our recap...
by Mark | Jan 29, 2014 | Blog
By Coach David Ertl This year’s RAGBRAI overnight towns have now been announced and that tells us some important things about this year’s route. This year’s ride is quite short and quite flat by RAGBRAI standards. It is the third shortest and the second flattest in...
