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2011 RAGBRAI

Ragbrai passes through — some pictures

by dhayes on August 2, 2011

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RAGBRAI brings new friends together in Grinnell

by dhayes on August 2, 2011

By ZACH JAMES powcr@dmreg.com What do you get when pair of Seattle-area women meet up with an Indiana man and a North Carolina biker all within a week? No, it’s not a reality show. Instead, it happened within the friendly cornfields of Iowa during RAGBRAI. The four-wheeled quartet of Meredith Gregory of Asheville, N.C., Julie [...]

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RAGBRAI to arrive in Poweshiek County Thursday, July 28

July 28, 2011 2011 RAGBRAI

RAGBRAI arrives in Grinnell on Thursday, July 28, and riders will find a myriad of entertainment, food, activities, and sights. The event promises to provide something for all ages and interests. “We have a great line up of music, arts, movies, swimming, historical exhibits – you name it, you can probably find it,” said Craig [...]

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Bikes to You keeps RAGBRAI on course

July 28, 2011 2011 RAGBRAI

• Grinnell bike shop is one of 10 official bicycle repair shops on the RAGBRAI route By J.O. PARKER joparker@dmreg.com When the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) rolls into Grinnell Thursday, Craig Cooper will be riding shotgun. Cooper, owner of Bikes to You in Grinnell, is one of 10 official bike repair [...]

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Area communities ready for RAGBRAI

July 27, 2011 2011 RAGBRAI

Victor People in Victor are told to expect bikers rolling through their town by 5 a.m. on Friday, where the town expects to give them a good breakfast, Bloody Marys if needed, smalltown hospitality and perhaps their first attempt at the local sport of rolle bolle. Marla Flaga, Victor, said they will welcome bikers with [...]

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Volunteers needed for Grinnell’s RAGBRAI event

July 21, 2011 2011 RAGBRAI

• Opportunities are available to fit nearly every interest at July 28-29 event Grinnell RAGBRAI is looking for Grinnellians to help with the July 28-29 event. Up to 25,000 riders and support staff are expected to visit the town, and they’ll need information, help, advice, food, and housing. “We’ve had great response thus far – [...]

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RAGBRAI Marengo is looking for help

July 5, 2011 2011 RAGBRAI

The RAGBRAI Committee is getting ready for the Hillbilly Hoedown hosted by Marengo this year.  It has identified the number of volunteers needed to serve as an official RAGBRAI pass-through town on July 29. There are three areas volunteers will be utilized for the day.  Each area has different time frames divided into two shifts [...]

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Grinnell RAGBRAI® announces entertainment schedule

May 25, 2011 2011 RAGBRAI

Grinnell RAGBRAI® has announced their extensive lineup of central –Iowa music, entertainment, arts, and family activities. Music includes the popular covers band Standing Hampton as well as a laser light show. “We’ll have something for everyone, wanting to highlight the gems of the greater Grinnell area,” said Tom Lacina, chair of the Entertainment Committee. “You [...]

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Victor moves forward with RAGBRAI plans

April 28, 2011 2011 RAGBRAI

Community meeting is May 4, 7 p.m., City Hall By NANCY BEYER Plans are underway to welcome RAGBRAI cyclists to Victor the sixth day of the ride, Friday, July 29. A community meeting for everyone interested is planned for May 4, 7 p.m., at city hall, said Victor Councilor Marla Faga. Plans so far include [...]

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Volunteers needed to help with Grinnell RAGBRAI

April 19, 2011 2011 RAGBRAI

One message was very clear at a recent meeting to discuss the upcoming Grinnell RAGBRAI event. They’re going to need a lot of help in getting this to work. RAGBRAI will roll through Grinnell on Thursday, July 28. Grinnell was named an overnight host townwhile riders will also pass through Brooklyn, Victor and Ladora on [...]

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