To keep you entertained at this oasis, there will be beer, food, sweets, music (some days) and BIKEIOWA Pantyhose Bowling will return.
Come see BIKEIOWA at the RAGBRAI Expo again this year.
The Expo is in Council Bluffs at the Mid-America Center. The expo is free and open to the public . The RAGBRAI Expo will showcase their official bike shops, bicycle/component manufactures from around the country, travel and tour operators, and retailers associated with the cycling industry. Over 80 exhibitors will be on hand.
We will be there to talk about anything cycling related and selling BIKEIOWA gear. Some quantities are limited so get there early is you want something specific.
Hours are 12 noon to 9pm on Saturday, July 20th in Council Bluffs.
We will be booth #23 in the far NE corner (from the RAGBRAI outlet tent, Take the 1st row of vendors almost to the end and look for the black BIKEIOWA Tents
MAP).
2019 BIKEIOWA Gear line-up
We are excited for the LOGGER Collection! We'll also have some new T-shirt designs as well as some caps and patches.
Kid's T-shirts - We are often asked for kids t-shirts and this is the year we'll have some in stock! 3 colors in multiple sizes!
We'll also have a small supply of long-sleeve T-shirts available for those chilly mornings.
If you know BIKEIOWA, you know we focus on small batches with unique and fun designs. We enjoy the design process and come up with new designs each year. You can be assured there won't be 1000 other cyclists wearing the same jersey as you.
We don't keep large inventories in stock and we suggest that if you want anything, stop by early in the week to ensure you get your size!.
Where to find us on the route
We'll be out all week as we've partnered with Mr. Pork Chop and the Iowa Beer Bus along the BIG RIDE.
One Stop Shop ! At our stops we'll have food, drink, sweets, gear, entertainment and shade !!
Look for us along the route. We've chosen some great spots for you to enjoy your day with food, beer and entertainment. This year's route is pretty easy, so stick around for a bit.
You don't win a prize for getting into the overnight town early.
Mr. Pork Chop will be cooking succulent chops from the big pink bus as they have since 1983! “Pooooooooooorrk Chooooooooooop!”
The Iowa Beer Bus will bring you the finest offerings from many of Iowa's amazing craft brewers. There are so many awesome new beers out, and of course, your go-tos and Busch Light.
The BIKEIOWA tent will be stocked with new Jerseys, Crews, Cycling & Trucker caps, T-shirts, Coozies, and even some coffee mugs.
Stop by for a free reflective sticker and say hello! We are
BIKESEXUAL and LOVE to talk about anything cycling related.
NOTE: Will will *NOT* be set-up in the overnight towns !! We will be set up ON-ROUTE (See maps below)
WE DO SHIP !!! - Want gear, but don't want to carry it ?? We will SHIP IT HOME. Just ask us!
Day 1 - Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 57 miles (75.2 miles with Gravel Loop)
We'll be 30 miles out from Council Bluffs between Neola and Minden.
27 miles from Overnight Town (Atlantic) or 42.2 miles if you did the Gravel Loop)
Location
Note: Beer licenses were denied in Pottawattamie county for all vendors, so no beer served at this location.
Entertainment: none
Day 2 - Monday, July 22, 2019 - 68.1 miles
37.5 miles from Start Town (Atlantic) between Casey and Menlo
30.6 miles from Overnight Town (Winterset)
Entertainment: Jesse Geutierrez
Day 3 - Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 39.9 miles
A short day!
19 miles from Start Town (Winterset)
20.9 miles from Overnight Town (Indianola)
Please support two BIKEIOWA sponsors who happen to be on the route this day in Cumming - the Cumming Tap and Iowa Distilling Company
Location
Entertainment: Loudmouth Brass Band
Day 4 - Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 84.3 miles(116.6 miles with Karras Century Loop)
33 miles from Start Town (Indianola)
51.3 miles from Overnight Town (Centerville) - We are before the Karras Loop
Location
Entertainment: Eli Alger
Day 5 - Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 65.9 miles
35.9 miles out from Start Town (Centerville)
30 miles away from Overnight Town (Fairfield)
Fairfield is home to Bike Lawyer Jim with Bike Law - Iowa who has been a Premier BIKEIOWA sponsor for years. Jim provides legal representation of bicyclists in Iowa bike crash cases.
Location
Entertainment: Bruce Day Rocks will be rockin!
Day 6 - Friday, July 26, 2019 - 69.3 miles
41.3 miles out from Start Town (Fairfield)
28 miles away from Overnight Town (Burlington)
Location
Entertainment: The Sheet
Day 7 - Saturday, July 27, 2019 - 62.8 miles
It's the last day! Don't forget to get your BIKEIOWA Gear for you or your loved ones at home!
37 miles out from Start Town (Burlington)
25.8 miles away from Overnight Town (Keokuk)
Location:
Entertainment: tbd
Here are the BIKEIOWA sponsors that will also be attending the RAGBRAI expo. Please support those who support us!
- Bike Country
One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
Web site: bikecountry.com
- Bikes to You
One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
Web site: bikestoyou.com
- Bike Law Iowa
Legal representation of bicyclists in Iowa bike crash cases
Web site: bikelaw.com
- Bike Rags Apparel
Iowa’s provider of custom cycling apparel.
Web site: bikeragsapparel.com
- Primal Wear
High quality custom cycling apparel for clubs, teams and events.
Web site: primalwear.com
- Rassy Bike Shop
One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops!
Web site: rasmussenbikeshop.com
- Bike Tech
One of the official RAGBRAI bicycle shops! NEW shop for 2019!
Web site: Bike Tech