RAGBRAI Perry 2026

06/09/2026

RAGBRAI rolls into town in 42 days!!!

On July 21st, 2026, thousands of riders and support crew will come to our downtown and all around for the Day 3 Meet‑Up, we’re calling on volunteers AND vendors to join the effort.

🙌 Volunteers Needed
It takes all of us to welcome thousands of riders and visitors. From set‑up and clean‑up to traffic assistance and more — there’s a role for everyone.

👉 Sign up to volunteer: https://form.jotform.com/261255306915052

🚴‍♂️ Vendors Wanted 🚴‍♀️
Vendor applications are now LIVE! Perry is excited to showcase local businesses and organizations, with priority given to local applicants.
If you’d like to set up during the RAGBRAI Meet‑Up, apply here: perryia.org/ragbrai

Let’s come together, show off the best of Perry, and make this a day riders will never forget.

06/03/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day!

Yesterday, Tuesday, June 2nd, the RAGBRAI Route Inspection crew came through Perry, riding the official route, continuing their day-by-day to visit each town on the RAGBRAI Route this year. They connected with organizers, as well as got a taste of what is to come in July!

Hotel Pattee / Courtyard Cafe tested out their pasta bar and riders got to see City of Perry, Iowa / RAGBRAI Perry 2026 as a Meet-up Town with Support Vehicles for Day 3 in between Guthrie Center and Boone.

We’ll see you all, and many, MANY more, on Tuesday, July 21st, for !

06/02/2026

They're coming! Keep your eyes peeled later today as the RAGBRAI committee continue their "test ride" and stop in City of Perry, Iowa for the Meet-Up, and lunch at Hotel Pattee.

Show them that Iowa Nice isn't just a saying in our community!!!

Good morning from Day 3 of the RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride! Where the hill are we??! Guthrie Center Ragbrai 2026 of course! And on to Boone RAGBRAI 2026!

05/26/2026

https://youtu.be/DOKMIlWQCOI?t=797&si=e_eYsed-foEI582n

If you weren't able to attend the event this afternoon at the Hotel Pattee, watch the entire event or listen in as Christopher Cohea, our Marketing Co-Chair, goes over what's in motion for the RAGBRAI meet-up on Tuesday, July 21st!

https://youtu.be/DOKMIlWQCOI

Perry P.O.W.E.R. Hour Luncheon
Tuesday, May 26th, 11:30am-12:30pm
Hotel Pattee Ballroom | 1112 Willis Ave

Learn from Community Leaders about Perry happenings with this seasonal P.O.W.E.R. Hour luncheon, with presentations by:

Sven Peterson, City Administrator of the City of Perry
Chris Cohea, RAGBRAI Perry Marketing Co-Chair
Eddie Diaz, Site Director Perry DMACC VanKirk Career Academy
Lynsi Pasutti, Executive Director Perry Chamber of Commerce

Get the quick-hit highlights on current Projects, Opportunities, Wisdom, Excitement, and Resources during this P.O.W.E.R. Hour of information!

05/16/2026

This week on the Training Blog - Coach Erin Oliphant shares training advice for riders preparing to take on the America 250 Double Loop - or any long ride.

💪 https://ragbrai.com/training-for-a-250-km-ride/

05/12/2026

FYI RAGBRAI Riders. If you want to get off the blacktop for awhile, you can jump on the gravel option leaving Perry!

05/11/2026

🚴‍♂️ Calling All Vendors! 🚴‍♀️

Vendor applications for RAGBRAI are now LIVE.

Perry is gearing up to welcome an incredible crowd for RAGBRAI on July 21st, and we’re looking for local vendors who want to be part of the action!

Local businesses and organizations are strongly encouraged to apply, with priority given to our local applicants.

If you're interested in setting up in Perry for the Day 3 RAGBRAI Meet-Up, please apply now on our website: perryia.org/ragbrai

05/08/2026

We Need YOU, PERRY!

RAGBRAI is coming on July 21st, 2026, and it’s going to take our entire community to make this event a success. We’re calling on all hands on deck to help us welcome thousands of riders and visitors!

From set-up and clean-up to traffic assistance, and more—there’s a role for everyone.
🙌 Please consider signing up to volunteer and be part of this incredible day:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/261255306915052

Your time and effort will help showcase the very best of Perry. Let’s come together and make this an event to remember!

05/07/2026

FYI from the folks that know a thing or two about this ride and prepping up for all the miles that are set to come!

Each month we will publish ten tips to help you prepare for RAGBRAI LIII. May is Bike Month and what better way to celebrate than to get out and bike. Complete our Top 10 Tips and ensure you’re on route to ride RAGBRAI LIII.

https://ragbrai.com/top-ten-tips-may-2026/