Ragbrai Gilbertville

07/22/2026

🚨 Warning: These wine slushies may cause you to stay in Gilbertville a little longer🍷

Lucky Wife Wine Slushies will be here serving up icy, refreshing favorites all day long!

Riders... you've earned it.
Residents... you deserve one too.

See you in Gilbertville tomorrow! 🚴

07/22/2026

Hydration... but make it delicious 😎🍋💦

We're so excited to welcome Sip & Squeeze Co. to Gilbertville for RAGBRAI! Whether you're riding 70+ miles or just cheering from the sidelines, they've got the perfect refreshment waiting for you.

Give them a follow and be sure to stop by tomorrow! 🍋🚴

07/21/2026

🚴🍔 RAGBRAI SPOTLIGHT – Fuel Up at The 1854! 🍦🥒

Riders, spectators, and visitors—make The 1854 Coffee, Sandwiches & Ice Cream one of your must-stop destinations while you're in Gilbertville for RAGBRAI 2026!

On Thursday, July 23, they'll be serving up delicious favorites to keep you fueled for the ride:

🍔 Tenderloin Slider Meal – $10
🥒 Nonalcoholic Pickle Juice Shots – $1
🍦 8 oz Cup of Ice Cream – $5
💧 Bottled Water – $1

Whether you need a quick bite, something cold to cool off, or a refreshing pickle juice shot, The 1854 has you covered.

❤️ Be sure to support this local business while you're enjoying all the excitement RAGBRAI brings to Gilbertville. We can't wait to welcome everyone to town!

📍 The 1854 Coffee, Sandwiches & Ice Cream
See you on July 23! 🚴🇺🇸🍔🍦

07/20/2026

⭐ RAGBRAI SPOTLIGHT – Support DBHS Post Prom! 🇺🇸🚴

When you're in Gilbertville for RAGBRAI 2026, be sure to stop by the DBHS Post Prom Fundraiser!

📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday and RAGBRAI's 53rd Ride while supporting a great cause. Every free-will donation helps provide a safe, fun, and supervised Post Prom event for our local students.

While you're here, enjoy:
🥒 Giant Dill Pickles
🥤 Pickle Juice Shots
🧊 Giant Freeze Pops
😎 Patriotic Flag Sunglasses
📸 Patriotic Photo Booth
💵 Cash & Venmo Accepted

Your stop in Gilbertville can make a difference for our students. We hope you'll enjoy the fun, make some memories, and help support the DBHS Post Prom Committee!

See you in Gilbertville on July 23! 🚴🇺🇸❤️💙

07/13/2026

🚴 Volunteers Needed for Gilbertville's RAGBRAI Stop! 🇺🇸

We're still looking for volunteers to help make Gilbertville's RAGBRAI stop a success on Thursday, July 23. Whether you can help for a couple of hours or most of the day, we'd love to have you!

Interested? Sign up here:
👉 https://forms.gle/dwzgvmXyNHowaBz68

Thank you for helping us show thousands of riders what makes Gilbertville such a great community!

RAGBRAI is coming to Gilbertville July 23rd and we need your help!🚴 Let us know below if you can volunteer ❤️

06/02/2026

Keep an eye out, Gilbertville!

The official RAGBRAI Inspection Ride team will be cruising through on Thursday June 4th. If you spot them, be sure to wave and say hello! 🚴

Let's show them why Gilbertville is a stop worth remembering! 💙

Introducing your 2026 RAGBRAI LIII Route Inspection Team! This hand-picked team will scout the towns, foods, and sights of this year's ride.