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RAGBRAI L is coming to Ames

Cycling Fun and G"AMES"

2023 will be the fifth time Ames will host RAGBRAI as an overnight town, and no better timing than the 50th Anniversary!

RAGBRAI riders love to have fun and our theme “Cycling Fun and GAMES” reflect the fun we will have at the welcome events and evening entertainment on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. 

Ames route map

It’s been 5 years since Ames hosted an overnight stay, making this Century Loop Day full of beautiful views and wonderful sight-seeing opportunities. 

With 83 total miles and 1,479 feet of elevation between Carroll and Ames, you’ll be ready for a true Cyclone welcome. The proposed route has RAGBRAI riders entering Ames on South Dakota Ave. heading north, then going east on Mortensen Rd. As riders approach campus they will head north on Beach Ave. then approach Jack Trice Stadium via the bike path. Cyclists will ride through the stadium concourse, exiting across the East Gateway Pedestrian Bridge. Expect fun surprises along the way! This route is subject to change.

Riders are invited to Downtown Ames after the ride for food, drink, and entertainment!

map showing the RAGBRAI route through Ames

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Frequently asked questions

Ames has a variety of hotels available as well as short-term campgrounds available for registered RAGBRAI riders. 

Showers will be provided at campgrounds for use. Exact locations will be provided at a later date.

Food and drink vendors will be located at campgrounds, the welcome rally, and Downtown Ames during our festival. Many Ames businesses will also be available during this time.

The beer tent will open at 2 p.m. on July, 25 and close at 11 p.m. 

Parking for registered RAGBRAI support vehicles will be located near campgrounds. Exact locations will be released at a later date. Short-term and mid-term parking for riders starting or ending their ride in Ames will be located at North Grand Mall.

Shuttles will be available from campgrounds to other key points for registered RAGBRAI riders.

If you are interested in volunteering please visit DiscoverAmes.com/RAGBRAI-volunteer or email our volunteer coordinator, Veronica at veronicat@discoverames.com.

If you are interested in sponsoring RAGBRAI please reach out to Sharon Black at sharonb@discoverames.com.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor please visit DiscoverAmes.com/RAGBRAI-vendor or email Dan at ddramthun@discoverames.com.

Stay connected to Ames RAGBRAI social media

Looking to host a rider and support your community? Our RAGBRAI housing portal is open! Just create a profile and click "host a rider" to view the amazing groups available. Our system will help match you with a perfect fit and allows you to adjust group specifics and accommodations available. Visit the link in our bio to get started!
(Note that when you match with a rider, the information is not stored in the system; it’s your responsibility to keep a record of your housing arrangements.)

#amesragbrai #ragbrai2023

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Looking to host a rider and support your community? Our RAGBRAI housing portal is open! Just create a profile and click "host a rider" to view the amazing groups available. Our system will help match you with a perfect fit and allows you to adjust group specifics and accommodations available. Visit the link in our bio to get started!
(Note that when you match with a rider, the information is not stored in the system; it’s your responsibility to keep a record of your housing arrangements.)

#amesragbrai #ragbrai2023

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📸: amesragbrai
📍: Ames, IA
🔗: hereinames

#repost #hereinames #ames #iowa #amesiowa #restaurants #bars #events #downtownames #business #collaboration #community #shoplocal
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Vendor applications are still open for RAGBRAI 2023! Go to DiscoverAmes.com/RAGBRAI for details. An official vendor permit is required for anyone looking to sell or giveaway items, don't miss out on the fun! Applications close on June 1.

#amesragbrai

Vendor applications are still open for RAGBRAI 2023! Go to DiscoverAmes.com/RAGBRAI for details. An official vendor permit is required for anyone looking to sell or giveaway items, don`t miss out on the fun! Applications close on June 1.

#amesragbrai
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Community Spotlight: downtownames | “Fifteen years ago, no one came to downtown Ames—it was a dying part of our community. That Tuesday [of RAGBRAI] —that’s right a Tuesday—we hosted a crowd of over 15,000 people: wall-to-wall people for three blocks! Ames Main Street is thriving in the middle of Iowa!” ~ Cindy Hicks, Ames Main Street Cultural District Executive Director. Click the link in our bio to read more! #CommunityHappensHere #AmesRAGBRAI #SmartChoice

Community Spotlight: downtownames | “Fifteen years ago, no one came to downtown Ames—it was a dying part of our community. That Tuesday [of RAGBRAI] —that’s right a Tuesday—we hosted a crowd of over 15,000 people: wall-to-wall people for three blocks! Ames Main Street is thriving in the middle of Iowa!” ~ Cindy Hicks, Ames Main Street Cultural District Executive Director. Click the link in our bio to read more! #CommunityHappensHere #AmesRAGBRAI #SmartChoice ...

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Great shot of aerialist go2elle during our #amesragbrai show last month. Thanks for the 📷 darlene.design
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