A familiar name is returning to the staff of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, colloquially known as RAGBRAI.
Andrea Parrott, formerly the ride’s merchandise and media manager, is rejoining the team as a marketing and logistics coordinator, focusing on social media and the RAGBRAI crew, the behind-the-scenes volunteers who ensure the event runs smoothly. Held annually on the last full week of July, RAGBRAI — believed to be the oldest, largest and longestrecreational bicycletouringevent in the world — attracts about 10,000 riders from all 50 states and a host of international locations.
Parrott, 36, will also be back behind the mic answering questions about RAGBRAI and cycling in her Parrott Talk segment on the soon-to-be-revived“Just Go Bike” podcast.
“I’m really happy we’re bringing Andrea back to the RAGBRAI team,” Ride Director Dieter Drake said. “She’s going to get to work on some things we’ve just not had time to focus on in the last few months, and I’m sure she’ll make a positive impact right away.”