WHERE IT ALL STARTED
Sioux City welcomes RAGBRAI L
For its 50th Year, RAGBRAI returns to Sioux City, where it all started back in the summer of 1973. The ride is July 23-29, traversing from Sioux City to Storm Lake, Carroll, Ames, Des Moines, Tama/Toledo, Coralville and Davenport. We will continue to update this site on information about entertainment, volunteering, sponsoring, and more.
MAIN SPONSORS
Thank You to our important sponsors who are making sure that Sioux City provides a world class welcome for all riders.
Help Make Sioux City’s RAGBRAI Sendoff Epic
Sioux City needs hundreds of volunteers and housing hosts, food vendors, and much more. Click the buttons below to share your information and make RAGBRAI’s 50th an epic celebration that everyone will remember.
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Need to Know
ROAD REPORT: Riders should take note of these hazards as they leave town
Riders should always be aware of road hazards as they ride, and cycling in Sioux City is no different. While Sioux City road crews have worked diligently to make the...
Events and Destinations While you are in Sioux City
There are dozens of destinations and events available to RAGBRAI riders in town this weekend. * Denotes Free events. IMAGE CREDIT: VIA Nick Schumacher, Google images...
Everything You Need To Know About RAGBRAI Weekend
From Sioux City's RAGBRAI history to it's newest attractions, from events around town, to public art displays, it's all included in the RAGBRAI special print edition...
Street Closures Planned for Sioux City For RAGBRAI
The city is anticipating nearly 40,000 guests this weekend as more than 25,000 cyclists will depart Sioux City on Sunday, July 23, for the 50th Register’s Annual Great...
RAGBRAI Documentary Coming to Sioux City
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), which starts in Sioux City on July 23, a local theatre will host four...
Sioux City RAGBRAI Bike Departure Route Set
More than 25,000 cyclists will depart Sioux City Sunday, July 23 for the 50th annual Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa® (RAGBRAI). A recommended route has...
Mural to Honor Early Sioux City Cycling Groups
Two temporary murals celebrating bicycling in Sioux City will be on display in downtown Sioux City for the 50th anniversary of RAGBRAI. Iowa-based artist Isaac Campbell,...
Sioux City RAGBRAI Host Deadline is July 1
More than 25,000 RAGBRAI riders from around the globe are expected to stay in Sioux City July 22-23 and local hosts are still needed. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle...