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Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI)

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51 Art for shade-- mega structure to be constructed for RAGBRAI.
Public Relations News Release 1988:553, p.1
7/10/1989 One major concern for organizers of RAGBRAI was shade. After months of planning and consultations with artists, 144 "wing-like" structures, forty feet long by forty feet wide will be constructed on the Northern Iowa campus to serve as a dual purpose:
52 Making biking across the state easier- advice from a pro.
Public Relations News Release 1988:553, p.1
7/10/1989 Tim Klatt says bike riders riding across the state need to set specific goals and objectives before and during the ride. While some bikers choose to race across the state, he recommends taking a slower pace to enjoy the event.
53 UNI to serve as RAGBRAI host
Osborne--Ann Marie (Class of 1991)
Northern Iowan 85:62, p.1
7/7/1989 A look at activities.
54 PSA.
Public Relations News Release 1988:554, p.1
7/6/1989 Cedar Falls and the University of Northern Iowa are looking for people to host bicyclists during RAGBRAI. Seventy of the riders are looking for either a yard to pitch a tent or residents willing to host riders in their homes.
55 Story tips- RAGBRAI.
Public Relations News Release 1988:550, p.1
7/5/1989 Tim Klatt and Susann Doody both agree that to truly enjoy RAGBRAI one must be in good physical shape and the only way to do that is by training. Klatt says that one must establish goals for the trip.
56 Training is the key to a successful and enjoyable RAGBRAI says University of Northern Iowa professors.
Public Relations News Release 1988:531, p.1
6/21/1989 Susann Doody and Timothy Klatt both agree that the only way to really enjoy RAGBRAI is to be prepared with proper conditioning. Doody and Klatt give advice on training properly.
57 Training for the big event -- RAGBRAI.
Public Relations News Release 1988:519, p.1
6/12/1989 Susann Doody says there are certain conditioning exercises people should do to get ready for the long didtance ride. Cycling is a great exercise, and a benefical way to stay in shape.
58 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:415, p.1
6/24/1987 Scholarships are awards are distributed to lower-income students. Barbara Pershing explains the sacrifices required to pay tuition. Larry Kelsey offers an astronomy course during RAGBRAI. Joanne Spaide discusses George Washington's ice cream obsession.
59 Radio News Network Announcements
Public Relations News Release 1987:249, p.1
3/4/1987 Professor James Fryman compiles an atlas comparing Iowan communities. Ragbrai training begins. Price Lab students share what physical education means to them. Regents raise room and board costs. Students spend Spring Break lobbying in Washington.
60 Bicyclists tour de Dome
Northern Iowa Today 13:4, p.8
9/1/1985 RAGBRAI stops in Cedar Falls; photo.
61 RAGBRAI rolls into town
Gogel--Gretchen
Northern Iowan 81:62, p.1
7/26/1985 Some will camp near the Dome.
62 RAGBRAI VII: 4000 conquer scenic Iowa
Ove--Karen
Northern Iowan 76:3, p.10
9/11/1979 The author joined over four thousand other bikers on the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI).
63 Columnist Karras discusses RAGBRAI
Grevas--Renee
Northern Iowan 75:12, p.7
10/10/1978 John Karras talks about the history of the ride; photo.
64 RAGBRAI
Northern Iowan 75:10, p.3
10/3/1978 John Karras will speak.
65 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 75:10, p.3
10/3/1978 Activities and meetings.
66 RAGBRAI draws UNI bikers
Le Beau--Carol
Northern Iowan 72:3, p.3
9/9/1975 Students talk about their experiences on the ride; photo.
67 RAGBRAI riders
Northern Iowan 72:1, p.2
8/29/1975 Would like to hear about experiences.
68 Cross Iowa bike race
Jacobel--Bob
Northern Iowan 70:61, p.5
7/26/1974 Critical of second RAGBRAI; suggests alternatives.

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