RAGBRAI XLIX

RAGBRAI FAQ

What does the Bike Burlington Transportation & Support Fee get me?

• Roundtrip, rider transportation is provided in an air-conditioned, charter bus that will leave from and return to Bickel’s Cycling & Fitness in West Burlington, IA (taking riders to the starting RAGBRAI town and departing from the ending RAGBRAI town). A U-Haul is also rented for the transportation of bicycles & gear.
• Parking for the week is FREE (in the lot behind Bickel’s Cycling & Fitness).
• Bike Burlington will transport your luggage the entire week, find and set up the campsite daily, and will clearly mark the bike route, guiding you directly to the campsite. Campsite canopy & chairs will also be provided. Every rider is responsible for setting up his/her own tent. 
• A generator is provided at the campsite to recharge cell phones and other electronic devices.
• Bike Burlington has an experienced bike mechanic that travels with them for service, repairs and adjustments.
• Cold Drinks (including pop, water, Gatorade & alcoholic beverages) will be provided at the campsite. Please note - a Bike Burlington wristband will be needed to get beverages; this wristband is included in your transportation and support fee. No additional cash &/or drink tickets will be necessary.
• The bike club will have a meet and greet meal that Saturday night before the ride begins Sunday morning. This gives everyone a chance to mingle and meet the club’s RAGBRAI director, four camp assistants and hired support team.

How many people go with Bike Burlington?

• Bike Burlington takes approximately 100 people on RAGBRAI every year. Early registration is encouraged as spots fill quickly!

I want to travel with Bike Burlington! Where do I get my Transportation & Support Application?

• Great! Visit www.bikeburlington.org/ragbrai

Do I need a club membership to travel with Bike Burlington? If so, where do I get an application?

• Yes! Annual membership is $20 (Single) or $30 (Family). Visit www.bikeburlington.org/ragbrai

Besides RAGBRAI, what are other club membership benefits?

• Members have access to the club’s website, which includes upcoming events and rides. There’s a monthly club meeting with free beverages provided, as well as the annual birthday party! Bike Burlington is also most notably known for its weekly Wednesday Night Dinner Rides (April– October) where riders bike together to a neighboring town for a meal and then are bused back on the club’s school bus (with attached bicycle trailer).

Okay, I’m registered with Bike Burlington! Now, where do I register for RAGBRAI?

• Visit Ragbrai.com. Create an account (or login if you already have one). If you wish to travel with Bike Burlington, register with the club using Group 11. This is where you get your wristband, as well as, the option to purchase your RAGBRAI jersey (imprinted on the side with Bike Burlington instead of the Des Moines Register) at a discount of $55 vs. the normal rate of $65. Please note – you cannot go back to redeem your discount at a later time.

Who do I pay & when is it due?

• You pay Bike Burlington and The Register. For your RAGBRAI Rider Fee (wristband), you will pay at www.ragbrai.com. For your Bike Burlington Membership and Transportation Fee (drink wristband), you will pay at http://www.bikeburlington.org/ragbrai. You may also pay your Bike Burlington Membership & Transportation Fee via check and mail to: 

Bike Burlington
Attn: RAGBRAI
P.O. Box 1135
Burlington, IA 52601

• Here’s the breakdown:
  • Des Moines Register’s Rider Fee ($175) – due February 21st
  • RAGBRAI Jersey – if chosen - ($55) – due February 21st
  • Any other RAGBRAI Items - due February 21st
  • Bike Burlington Membership Fee ($20 Single or $30 Family) – due February 21st
  • Bike Burlington RAGBRAI Transportation & Support Fee (includes beverage wristband):
    • $275 if paid before March 31st (bus seat guaranteed)
    • $300 if paid after March 31st – due May 1st
    • $40 Daily Rate if paid before March 31st
    • $45 Daily Rate if paid after March 31st (does not include bus transportation, however if you need a bus ride one direction, contact Tyler)

What if I miss the RAGBRAI registration deadline?

• Try not to! If RAGBRAI waivers & club fees are not turned into the Des Moines Register by March 1st, any pending order is cancelled & you will have to reapply into a lottery system for a chance to get a ticket.

I missed the deadline to sign-up with Bike Burlington but I DID get a RAGBRAI ticket! Is it too late to go with you?!

• It likely won’t be a problem! Come on ahead & join us! Again, the transportation & support application can be found at www.bikeburlington.org/ragbrai. Please contact Tyler Bickel to make arrangements.

I can’t go after all! Now what?!

• We will do our very best to help you out, but Bike Burlington does not issue refunds on wristbands. We will try to help you sell your wristband, but we can’t make any guarantees. As for the transportation & support fee, the deadline for requesting a refund is May 31st. Again, anything after this date, we will do our best to help you sell your spot, but we can’t make any guarantees.