As RAGBRAI riders traveled from one side of Iowa to the other—Onawa to Davenport—black and gold could be seen everywhere. Hawkeye pride was displayed on the gear of many a cyclist, and the University of Iowa campus took center stage as Iowa City served as an overnight stop at the end of Day Six. It was the first time Iowa City had hosted RAGBRAI riders overnight in more than four decades, and the University of Iowa and the city of Iowa City pulled out all the stops to welcome the weary riders to our community.
Relive the picturesque moments of the ride and the Iowa City overnight, courtesy of UI photographers Tim Schoon and Justin Torner and UI videographer David Scrivner.
The University of Iowa's impact along the RAGBRAI route goes beyond the display of black and gold. Iowa students lend their marketing expertise to businesses in numerous RAGBRAI pass-through towns. The Iowa Flood Center helps Ames predict potential problems. The UI Stead Family Children's Hospital team shares safety message all along the ride. Learn more about some of Iowa's initiatives here on Iowa Now.
