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Spectator SportsIowa, United States11-50 Employees
RAGBRAI, the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day cycling event that traverses the state, organized as the oldest, largest, and longest bicycle touring event in the world. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the organization operates within the spectator sports industry and is sponsored by The Des Moines Register. The event draws participants and spectators who seek a multi-day, route-based experience across Iowa, and it has a history of engaging riders through route planning and community partnerships. In addition to the core ride, RAGBRAI has pursued collaborations and program updates, such as partnerships with fundraising platforms and the publication of detailed route maps, reflecting an ongoing effort to support riders and the event’s logistical needs. The organization has a regional footprint and narrative centered on a recurring July event, with leadership and staff handling operations and programming for this annual ride.