Ames Wraps up RAGBRAI® 2008

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Ames’ CYcling Country co-chairs recently met with The Des Moines Register’s RAGBRAI® team to review Ames’ 2008 event. RAGBRAI representatives were very pleased with the collaboration between the Ames community and Iowa State University in hosting this year’s group. Ames made a memorable impression a...
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Prepare for Busy Streets as Ames Becomes CYcling Country

Thursday, July 17, 2008

As CYcling Country kicks off on Tuesday, July 22, thousands of riders and visitors will fill the streets while they pedal their way into Ames. Beginning around 9:00 a.m. and lasting long into the day, this exciting event is sure to cause traffic and safety issues that the community needs to prepare...
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Ames Rotary Hosts CYcling Country Event at Reiman Gardens

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Ames Morning Rotary and the Ames Afternoon Rotary Clubs are gearing up for CYcling Country as they prepare to host an event at Iowa State University's Reiman Gardens. On Tuesday, July 22, as thousands of RAGBRAI riders roll into Ames, Reiman Gardens will provide a cool and relaxing escape for a...
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CYcling Country Festival Tickets Now Available

Friday, July 11, 2008

Tickets went on sale today for the CYcling Country Festival that will be held from 5:00 p.m. to Midnight in the Iowa State Center parking lots. The Festival will feature live performances by Styx and Iowa’s own, The Nadas. Admission to the CYcling Country Festival will be $5 for registered RAGBRA...
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RAGBRAI CYCLING COUNTRY FESTIVAL DETAILS ANNOUNCED

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Festival to Benefit Embrace Iowa: 2008 Iowa Disaster Fund (AMES, Iowa) – The CYcling Country Committee, the City of Ames, and Iowa State University are pleased to announce RAGBRAI CYcling Country Festival entertainment and details. As RAGBRAI rolls into CYcling Country, rock legends Styx will he...
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Ames RAGBRAI Committee Announces First RAGBRAI Sponsors

Friday, June 27, 2008

The Ames RAGBRAI Committee is pleased to announce the summer's first RAGBRAI Sponsors. Join them in becoming part of the RAGBRAI celebration as a supporter of the overnight event! Showcase your organization or business to the over 20,000 visitors to Ames on July 22, by taking advantage of several ...
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CYcling Country Volunteers Needed for RAGBRAI 2008

Thursday, June 12, 2008

The Ames RAGBRAI committee needs your help to host the over 20,000 visitors that will be in Ames on Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23 for the RAGBRAI overnight stop. Volunteering is a great way to show support for RAGBRAI as well as open up our community to the thousands of RAGBRAI riders and...
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Host a RAGBRAI Rider in Ames on July 22, 2008

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Story County Community Housing Corporation and Ames RAGBRAI Planning Committee Team Up to Find Host Families for RAGBRAI Riders RAGBRAI in Ames offers community members the opportunity to provide housing for individual and small groups riding in RAGBRAI. Riders are eager to get to know the commu...
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Be a Sponsor or Volunteer for RAGBRAI in Ames on July 22

Monday, May 12, 2008

Get your wheels turning and join the fun with RAGBRAI on July 22 in Ames by becoming a CYcling Country sponsor, vendor, or volunteer. Official designation is available from $100 to $300. General sponsorships range from $500 to $7,500. Exclusive sponsorships range from $10,000 to $100,000 dollars....
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Ames Becomes CYcling Country this Summer as RAGBRAI Preparations Gear Up

Friday, April 25, 2008

Ames will officially be known as CYcling Country this summer as the community prepares to host over 20,000 overnight visitors during the 36th annual RAGBRAI event. The 2008 Ames theme was officially unveiled to the public during the community informational meeting held April 24 at the Benton Auditor...
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Get Your Wheels Turning and Join us in Ames for RAGBRAI® 2008

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Do you want to get involved with Iowa’s premier statewide bicycle ride when it stops in Ames on July 22nd? Join us April 24th at 7pm in the Scheman Building to find out how you can become an event volunteer, a vendor or host riders at your home. This is your opportunity to learn the latest RAGBRAI i...
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Ames Shifts Into Gear, Announcing Local Co-Chairs for 2008 RAGBRAI® Event

Friday, March 21, 2008

Four community leaders have been selected as the co-chairs for Ames’ 2008 RAGBRAI® celebration. The co-chairs include, Karin Sevde, board president, Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau and partner, Sevde Self Storage; Tahira Hira, executive assistant to the president and professor, Iowa State Univers...
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Enter Ames’ 2008 RAGBRAI Theme and Logo Contest for a Chance to Win a New Bike

Monday, March 10, 2008

Ames is gearing up to be an overnight host for RAGBRAI 2008 and they are looking for a creative, fun theme and logo to help promote all the festivities. Area residents are encouraged to submit their ideas for a potential theme and logo by March 21. The person who submits the winning theme and logo w...
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For more information regarding RAGBRAI or to submit a news item, contact:
Allyson Walter
allysonw@amescvb.com