This year marks the golden anniversary of RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa), and once again it returns to Davenport on Saturday, July 29, just like 50 years ago.  Visit Quad Cities President and CEO, Dave Herrell, along with staff members; City of Davenport Mayor Mike Matson; and Kyle Carter, Executive Director, Downtown Davenport Partnership; attended the official route announcement event tonight in Des Moines at the Iowa Events Center. RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest recreational bicycle touring event in the world.  This rolling celebration of Iowa attracts... Read More

The oldest, largest and longest week-long bicycle touring event in the world has finally arrived. That’s right, it’s time for RAGBRAI! The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is scheduled to begin Saturday July 22 and conclude on Saturday July 29. The RAGBRAI route averages 468 miles. It begins somewhere along Iowa’s western border on the Missouri River and ends along the eastern border on the Mississippi River.  Eight Iowa communities along the RAGBRAI route serve as “host” communities for overnight stays. RAGBRAI XLV will begin in Orange City on July 22 with... Read More