BIKEIOWA's mini-guide to RAGBRAI XXXVI

Posted Jul 9, 2008
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Get the 411 on all that is going on!

RAGBRAI - July 20-26 America's oldest and longest bicycle tour RAGBRAI is getting close and there are many places to get the 411 on all that is going on! Here is a quick "mini-guide" to help you out. I don't know who is in charge of the RAGBRAI "landing page" for RAGBRAI, but they are doing one heck of GREAT job! Everything is laid out great and ALL the content is right there. Why recreate the wheel? Check it out! I'll keep adding Hotspots as long as people send 'em. email Biker@bikeiowa.com with your Hotspots info! See you on the road! Remember - CRACK KILLS - Ride Safe!

QUICK LINKS

Des Moines Register's RAGBRAI XXXVI
RAGBRAI - the mother of all rides...
Printable route map - a must have. Laminate them if you can!
Daily Maps
Interactive route map
Official Bike Shops - who will be wrenchin' on RAGBRAI?
Team Brewhaha Bar Guide - liver punishment
BIKEIOWA Forum
RAGBRAI Message board
BIKEIOWA 'RAGBRAI' search - what's been said in the past?
GEO BIKE routes, profiles, top 10 lists

PREPARATION What can we say now... ?? Just Ride your Bike, hydrate and Pack your stuff! You can read Brian Duffy's "Real RAGBRAI Route Preview".

RIDE OUT with the Sandal Tribe The pilgrimage begins the week before RAGBRAI. If you are one of "those" cyclists (baggers) who ride out toward the start of RAGBRAI, then pack up your touring bikes with panniers, cooler and bug spray. You'll be leaving in less than a week. It's Those heading out from eastern Iowa will leave Sunday or Monday. Those from Des moines Thursday or Friday. The Sandal tribe will grow larger each day westbound until the meeting of the masses by which the tribe turns back eastward with the rest of the RAGBRAI fanatics. Don't know that the Sandal Tribe is? Friday and Saturday is when most of the buses make the trek over to Mo Valley. Hotspots Marne will be a fun stop for all those coming through; Both buses and baggers.

RAGBRAI - Day-by-Day SATURDAY RAGBRAI EXPO - Hours: 12 - 9 p.m. Location: Missouri Valley High School, Missouri Valley, Iowa Hotspots

Miller Music Stop - Missouri Valley Garden

SUNDAY Missouri Valley to Harlan theme: Mo' Hills, Mo' Thrills, Mo' Valley RAGBRAI PREVIEW Hotspots

Miller Music Stop - Shelby 12 - 5 p.m. (Neon Moon)
Miller Music Stop - evening - Harlan

MONDAY Harlan to Jefferson theme: Hang Loose in Harlan RAGBRAI PREVIEW Hotspots

Miller Music Stop - Scranton 12 - 5 p.m. (Fireman's Beer Garden)
Miller Music Stop - evening - Jefferson

TUESDAY Jefferson to Ames Theme: Jefferson, All the Bells and Whistles RAGBRAI PREVIEW Hotspots

Miller Music Stop - Boone 12 to 5 p.m.
Miller Music Stop - Ames
New Belgium Beer - FIGBRAI party - West Towne Pub in Ames (A limited edition New Belgium 3-speed commuter bike will be given away as well as beer and other prizes)
Laundry Service - Drop off you laundry in Ames and pick it up the next day in Tama. pickup on the corner of Hayward and Mortensen, very near the campgrounds. Laundry will be washed in mesh bags, 18" by 24", for only $7.00 per bag. contact Paul Dunn with ?s.

WEDNESDAY Ames to Tama/Toledo theme: CYcling Country RAGBRAI PREVIEW Hotspots

Miller Music Stop - Montour 12 to 5 p.m. (Rube's Steakhouse)
Miller Music Stop - evening - Tama/Toledo

THURSDAY Tama/Toledo to North Liberty theme: COWabunga! Moovin' and Groovin' in Tama-Toledo RAGBRAI PREVIEW Hotspots

Blairstown American Legion - Enjoy a rest stop (after Belle Plaine) in Air Conditioned comfort. Menu: 6” Sub Sandwiches $3, Homemade Pie-$2, Ice Cream -$1, Chips - $1, Apples and Bananas- $1, Cold Beer (cans)-$2, Mixed Drinks-$3, Soda-$1, Bottled Water-$1
Miller Music Stop - Rural North Liberty 12 to 5 p.m. (The Oasis)
Miller Music Stop - evening - North Liberty
New Belgium Beer - FIGBRAI party - Eggy’s in North Liberty (A limited edition New Belgium 3-speed commuter bike will be given away as well as beer and other prizes)

FRIDAY North Liberty to Tipton theme: Pirates of the Corridor RAGBRAI PREVIEW Hotspots

Miller Music Stop - Mechanicsville 12 to 5 p.m. (Fresh Cajun Shrimp & Beer Tent)
Miller Music Stop - evening - Tipton
Miller Lite Bus Giveaway - downtown Tipton Beverage Garden

SATURDAY Tipton to Le Claire theme: Rolling Out the Red Carpet RAGBRAI PREVIEW Hotspots ??? SUNDAY Le Claire RAGBRAI PREVIEW Hotspots ???

RAGBRAI 2008 MILLER MUSIC STOPS (All stops are in the town's main beverage garden unless noted)

Saturday - Missouri Valley Garden
Sunday - Shelby 12 - 5 p.m. (Neon Moon) & Harlan
Monday - Scranton 12 - 5 p.m. (Fireman's Beer Garden ) & Jefferson
Tuesday - Boone 12 to 5 p.m. & Ames
Wednesday - Montour 12 to 5 p.m. (Rube's Steakhouse) & Tama-Toledo
Thursday - Rural North Liberty 12 to 5 p.m. (The Oasis) & North Liberty
Friday - Mechanicsville 12 to 5 p.m. (Fresh Cajun Shrimp & Beer Tent) & Tipton - Miller Lite Bus Giveaway - Tipton Beverage Garden in Downtown!

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