by Mark | Jun 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Just over 21 miles into the day on Friday, you’ll find yourself in the town of Keosauqua. Pronounced Key-oh-Sock-wa, it means ‘Big Bend’. A local pronunciation leaves off the second syllable, and it sounds more like Key-SOCK-wa. Either way, the town is located on...
by Mark | Jun 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
It will be “Christmas in July” in Runnells! So get ready for Christmas songs and caroling, mistletoe, snow “bales”, sleighs, Christmas Cookies and all the trimmings! There might even be a little snow to cool you down too… The town theme is “Hills, Chills and Wheels”...
by Mark | Jun 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
The RAGBRAI XLI Expo is only a month away, and to celebrate we have added 10 new vendors to the lineup: American Diabetes Association/Tour de Cure Web site: www.diabetes.org Bike Rags Reflective Bicycle T-shirts Web site: www.bikerags.co Cardiostrong A new...
by Mark | Jun 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Thirty one days until RAGBRAI XLI and counting down! The training miles are up to you, but we thought we would fill you in on the unique Iowa towns that you will visit on your way across the state. Today we will spotlight the Danish Village of Kimballton. Kimballton...
by Mark | Jun 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Mark Wyatt, Iowa Bicycle Coalition Almost all RAGBRAI riders will agree that a helmet is an essential piece of equipment that every rider needs. A helmet will protect your brain if you are involved in a crash. Lights are required if you ride after sundown or...
by Mark | Jun 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
We had a great week on the RAGBRAI route visiting the towns along the RAGBRAI route and inspecting the roads and traffic patterns along the way. Here are some thoughts from some of our pre-riders: DAN & BECKY MCKAY – RIDE RIGHT STATE CHAIRMAN (KNOXVILLE, IOWA)...
