For the first time since 2018, the RAGBRAI race is returning to Newton, and businesses are preparing for an influx of people.
Businesses in Newton are preparing for tens of thousands of bikers participating in RAGBRAI to ride through their town next month for the first time since 2018.
Cycling has grown in popularity in Newton and business owners are getting excited.
"It's like gettin' the golden ticket," said Joe Urias, owner of Mojo Cycling.