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On Friday, July 29, the sixth day of RAGBRAI XXXIX, thousands of bicyclists navigated the 75-mile route from Grinnell to Coralville.
Riders were greeted by Hawkeye paraphernalia as they entered Coralville. The theme for the local festivities was “Coralville U: Tailgate Tested, Tailgate Approved.”
Local organizers fabricated a replica of Kinnick Stadium that welcomed riders as they entered town.
A 30-yard portion of Eighth Street was painted to resemble a football field and was lined with bleachers and Hawkeye flags.
On RAGBRAI, spectators are sure to see bicycles of all shapes and sizes.
Some members of the Alumni Band had their pep gear in tow and stopped for renditions of the “Iowa Fight Song” and “In Heaven There Is No Beer.”
Home for the evening—for bicycle and bicyclist.
S.T. Morrison Park in Coralville served as local RAGBRAI headquarters and housed hundreds of participants in several tent cities.
Lots of riders displayed their Hawkeye allegiance during College Spirit Day, including these FRY Fest marketing committee members.
Hawkeyes and Cyclones unite on RAGBRAI.
A tuba player entertains the dining set with oompah-style Souza tunes.
A The UI cheerleaders performed at the evening festivities.
A Herky competes with TC Panther, of the University of Northern Iowa, in a three-legged race during the mascot challenge as Pete the Peacock from Upper Iowa University watches. The event was planned as part of RAGBRAI’s College Spirit Day.
Some RAGBRAI riders left no doubt about which college had their hearts on College Spirit Day.
After a long day that saw temperatures rise into the 90s, RAGBRAI participants were happy to find a shady spot to rest.
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