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People in Iowa are used to hearing about RAGBRAI in the summer, but today some bikers braved the chilly air for a ride in Perry. The Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual BRR (Bike Ride to Rippey) Ride today.

The route is a 24-mile round trip from Perry to Rippey and back to Perry, with a stop in between for a hot chocolate break.

"It's fun, you get to see the riders and the bike enthusiasts come out and it is considered a RAGBRAI reunion. So a lot of people get together and see some old friends that they maybe haven't seen for a few months," said Wendy Goodale of the Perry Chamber of Commerce.

Along with the ride, there were games, prizes and lots of food. This year, about six hundred riders came out.
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Description

Just Plain Fun

Distance - 24 mile round trip

2008 "Grin & BRR It!" BRR is the original winter ride from Perry to Rippey and back to Perry (23 mile round trip). Sponsored by the Perry Chamber of Commerce, all registered riders have a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes, $500 in Perry Bucks... and are guaranteed a day of frozen fun! Don't miss this annual Ragbrai Winter Reunion... register today! Sorry, Online Registration has closed. You can still register the day of the event in Perry.

Route

CHANGE for 2008...The ride starts and ends at the McCreary Community Building on 8th or 9th & Pattee Street. Registered riders receive hot chocolate break during the ride route! DIRECTIONS-Pattee Street to Lucinda, go right onto 1st Street(Hwy 144). Go right onto Clover Avenue(P-54). Go Left onto E-57 till you run into Rippey. THEN REVERSE.

Registration

Registration includes: free t-shirt, chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes, commemorative 30th Annual BRR pin (to first 300 registrants), hot chocolate break, lunch, sag wagon, and drawing for great door prizes! In addition, a portion of each registration with be donated to Hiawatha Bike Trail! All registrations are final and non-refundable. BRR ride is held regardless of weather.

Contact

Perry Chamber of Commerce

perrychmbr@aol.com

515-465-4601