Furry friends join RAGBRAI

by | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog

SHELDON, Ia. — RAGBRAI isn’t just for two-legged folks. “The Sweetness,” a 12-week-old shih tzu-bichon, is joining her owner, Mary Jane Porter of Mason City, for the ride this week. “We thought she would really enjoy it,” Porter...

Spandex worship with hymns and harmonica in Hull

by | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog

Coffee and breakfast burritos came with a side of worship from a pop up tent in Hull 10 miles into day one of RAGBRAI. “Looks like we’re going to church this morning,” cyclist said as they rolled into downtown Hull. Keith Castle shows off his...

The official start of RAGBRAI

by | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog

After a night full of lively music and homemade treats, RAGBRAI cyclists got up and early to dip their rear tire into the Rock River. Tim Grabacki, 54 of Barrington, Ill. dips his tire in the Rock River at the start of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 20, 2014. (Linh Ta/The...