by Mark | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog
Famed cyclist Lance Armstrong appeared about an hour later than promised Saturday night — leading to grumbling on social media about his punctuality — but he was swarmed by fans when he joined the crowd at the beer tent at about 10 p.m. “I’m just really glad he’s...
by Mark | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog
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by Mark | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog
Here’s a quick primer about today’s 69-mile ride from Rock Valley to Okoboji: WEATHER: The first leg of RAGBRAI will be warm, but very typical for July in Iowa, says Ed Wilson of Des Moines’ WHO-HD. It will be mostly sunny and humid. Starting temperatures will...
by Mark | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog
Rock Valley, Ia. – Here’s why RAGBRAI bicyclists won’t roll across 24 depictions of the Stars and Stripes painted on the highway as they roll out of town Sunday morning between and beneath an avenue of actual, flapping flags: A minor debate erupted here over...
by Mark | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog
ROCK VALLEY, Ia. – A flood of bike jerseys, food carts, tents and vendors felt like a blanket of solidarity for Rock Valley residents Saturday afternoon. The venue for the 2014 RAGBRAI Expo — with a throng of cyclists gradually covering the pavement surrounding...
