RAGBRAI Des Moines Tips and Tricks (Des Moines-apalooza)

Farnsworth

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Apr 11, 2006
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Anyone got any tips or tricks on how to experience RAGBRAI while it's in Des Moines?


For example, I live downtown near the river and want to head to Waterworks Park for the event. Driving is out of the question and that'd be about a 50 min walk there in this heat. I want to bike there but unsure of where I would lock up. Do they typically have a bunch of temporary bike stands they use during RAGBRAI? Is there a location close where I could lock up and walk in? I won't be able to head out until 3-4 PM.
 
Well I kind of answered my own question for those wondering about transportation:


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How many people are they planning for from Ames to Des Moines? Ames is/was insane today, but I’d be curious to know how many riders are expected tomorrow?
 
Nobody locks up their bike on Ragbrai. As far as the over night towns it's your normal town carnival with high priced concessions from food vendors. Concert and the beer garden are for townies. I'd estimate about half the riders will be in bed by 9 with the next days route.
 

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