Be a host ...
Let’s Show RAGBRAI Riders Our Hometown Hospitality!
Independence will welcome thousands of cyclists for an overnight stop during RAGBRAI on Thursday, July 23, and we’re looking for local housing hosts to help make their stay memorable. Hosting is easy; many riders just need a place to pitch a tent, grab a shower, and rest for the night before heading out the next morning. It’s a great way to meet people from across the country while showing off our small-town hospitality.
Let’s roll out the welcome mat and show riders what Indee hospitality is all about!​
Be a volunteer ...
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Get involved and help make Independence’s RAGBRAI stop a success?
We’re looking for volunteers to help make RAGBRAI’s overnight stop in Independence a truly memorable, welcoming, and positive experience for every rider who rolls into town—it’s a community-wide effort that showcases the very heart of Independence.
Let’s get ready to welcome riders and gear up for one unforgettable night in Independence!!
Be a sponsor ...
Our town will welcome 20,000 RAGBRAI cyclists, support crews, family, and friends for an overnight stop packed with fun, community pride, and pure Independence spirit. RAGBRAI riders don’t just roll through, they eat, shop, drink, celebrate, and embrace local wherever they stop. Hosting this event means a major boost for our economy and the opportunity for our town to shine. And here’s the best part: your business can be front and center for all of it.
Your support helps make this overnight stop safe, fun, and unforgettable, while putting your business in front of tens of thousands of riders, fans, and visitors eager to explore our town from all 50 states and 20 countries around the world.
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Let’s show thousands of visitors why Independence is a town like no other!
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