Vinton Lions Club hosted Matt Phippen, RAGBRAI Director of Operations, at the Wednesday noon meeting. Matt shared with the Lions membership about the history of his evolvement into his love for bicycling. His work with Scheels fueled his passion and expanded opportunities and experiences over the last 23 years.
Matt energizes those around him by sharing the vision of RAGBRAI and the plans for this upcoming year and the future of RAGBRAI. RAGBRAI works with each community they touch helping to provide support in funds, knowledge and volunteers for the communities to be successful and creating a safe and enjoyable bicyclist experience along the routes.