Welcome to Council Bluffs RAGBRAI^® Website

Council Bluffs, Iowa, will provide RAGBRAI^® 2009 with warm hospitality and a unique experience in a welcoming, safe, fun, and entertaining city.

Need Long Term Parking?? We've got a great spot for you!

Secure, asphalt, priced right, easy access, convenient, with a shuttle to the camping & entertainment area. Check out the long term parking tab for more information or download the reservation form below.

Long Term Park Form

Requests for private housing are no longer being taken.

Special Tire Dip on the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

Come try this "never been done before" tire dip. Ride your bike across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge through a spray of Missouri River water that is will be pumped to the bridge deck. Experience this very unique way of starting off your ride across Iowa.

Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 am - 6:00pm

Tire Dip Press Release

Map to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

Wireless access available at certain campgrounds

Campers staying in the Powersports, Gecko, and Lizard Tail campgrounds will have free wireless access during the RAGBRAI weekend. Thanks to the Mid-America Center, Quaker Steak & Lube, and Cox Business Services for making this possible.

Those staying in the Caveman and Cavewoman campgrounds can access wireless on the SpringHill Suites property using the SpringHill Suites SSID - springhill-cb.

Iowa Telecom will be located in the expo area near the information tent and will have wireless, PC, and phone access available too.

Barenaked Ladies Will Entertain July 18

Bakenaked Ladies to Entertain RAGBRAI^® Riders Press Release

Check out Barenaked Ladies videos on their website!

Volunteers wanted to host RAGBRAI^® riders.
Check out the volunteers tab and see how you can get involved.

RAGBRAI^® in Council Bluffs is striving to be a litter-free event. Look for the abundant recycling and waste opportunities, and help us be responsible with our environment!