1st RAGBRAI…now the Iowa Ride is cancelled
April 27th, 2020 by Ric Hanson
Last week, we told you the Des Moines Register officially cancelled this year’s RAGBRAI and announced plans to hold it next year, in July. That was due to concerns about COVID-19. Today (Monday), we learned that the other, across state ride, is cancelled. 
T-J Juskiewicz, Director of the Iowa Ride, said “Unfortunately, after evaluating the current situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and great concern for the safety of the general public, the townspeople, riders, support drivers, volunteers, the Iowa State Patrol troopers, safety officials and staff, it will not be safe nor feasible to host the inaugural Iowa’s Ride on July 12-18, 2020.”
He said also,
Some people will ask why we could not wait longer to decide as the pandemic is ever changing. We tried to hold out as long as possible in hopes that the world would begin healing. We also know the reality that the clock was ticking to lock in many requirements to host the ride including insurance, permits and licenses. Some of these are required to be secured and paid for 60 days prior to the event.”
To read the full statement Iowa’s Ride statement, including requesting refunds and the refund deadlines, please visit https://iowasride.com/update-on-coronavirus-and-event-safe…/
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