Brancel Charters

07/20/2023

If you would like updates to 2023 ride search for Brancel Bicycle Charters 2023 and request to join the group. Thanks,

07/11/2022

We transferred our main page over to a private group at Brancel Bicycle Charters 2023. Feel free to join us over there by requesting join group.

05/31/2021

5 hours of storage shed time later we are more organized for RAGBRAI with Debbie and Emma Brancel

05/31/2021

We finished our town scouting by visiting Iowa Falls Waterloo Anamosa De Witt and Clinton last week. Here are 2 pictures from one of our favorite campsites. Assembly Park Iowa Falls

03/09/2021

RAGBRAI and Brancel Charters are ready to roll in 2021.

RAGBRAI®, with support from the 2021 communities, will host the 48th annual bicycle ride across Iowa from July 25 - 31, 2021
Des Moines, Iowa March 9, 2021 – RAGBRAI®, with support from the 2021 communities, will host the 48th annual bicycle ride across Iowa from July 25 - 31, 2021.

"Our towns and host communities have been instrumental in getting us to today,” said Dieter Drake, RAGBRAI ride director. “We have five months of planning still and together we'll finally have the 48th RAGBRAI. We couldn't be more excited to work with them to bring this great Iowa tradition back in July.”

RAGBRAI along with the host communities are committed to hosting a safe and healthy ride in 2021. RAGBRAI will release a comprehensive COVID-19 mitigation strategy, already in development, that all communities, volunteers, vendors, and partners will adopt for this year’s ride.

“Waterloo is excited to host riders in 2021,” said Tavis Hall, Experience Waterloo executive director. “As our economy and community recovers from the impacts of COVID-19, we are excited to work with RAGBRAI, local health officials, local law enforcement & residents to plan and execute a safe and enjoyable event at every level.”

The 2021 route starts in Le Mars with overnight stops in Sac City, Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls, Waterloo, Anamosa, DeWitt before ending in Clinton. Sac City and DeWitt will host riders overnight for the first time in RAGBRAI’s history. The route is 426 miles long with 11,481 feet of climb making it the sixteenth flattest in the ride’s history.

Registration for RAGBRAI XLVIII is open at RAGBRAI.com/registration until April 1, 2021 for weeklong rider and non-rider registration. Day pass registration is open until June 1, 2021. Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] by April 1, 2021 to be honored. No refunds will be given after that date.

About RAGBRAI®

RAGBRAI is the oldest, longest, and largest recreational bicycle ride in the world. Started in 1973 by Des Moines Register columnists, John Karras and Donald Kaul, RAGBRAI is an annual seven-day bicycle ride that travels from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River the last full week in July.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Registration: RAGBRAI.com/registration
Route: RAGBRAI.com/2021-route-maps/
FAQ: RAGBRAI.com/about/faqs/

Registration is open for RAGBRAI XLVIII | Le Mars, Storm Lake, Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls, Waterloo, Anamosa, TBA, Clinton During these uncertain times, we want you to know that we have your best interests in mind. While we’re optimistic that we’ll be able to host a safe RAGBRAI, if the event is can...

02/25/2021

Fun 50 hour 800 mile trip to check out the two new towns Sac City and De Witt. Great volunteers and excitement for the first time overnight town hosts.

11/18/2020

RAGBRAI is getting ready for 2021. How did biking go in 2020. I made it over 600 miles which is good for me. We look forward to seeing you next summer in Iowa.

08/31/2020

Hope everyone had a great summer. A few recent events for us.

Scooter a RAGBRAI rider with us since 2005 stopped by for a bike ride and dinner. He is from Georgia and rides with Team Pedal Faster. He was definitely faster than me.

Emma completed her black belt journey this month after 5 years of dedication. Debbie is next up on September 19 so we will be well protected for RAGBRAI 2021!

07/09/2020

We are getting close to RAGBRAI Virtually the Best Bicycle Ride 2020.

At check-out use promo code Brancel5 for $5 off.

No matter how or where you choose to log your miles this July, RAGBRAI has put together daily challenges, fun activities, and all the things that make RAGBRAI your favorite bicycle ride across Iowa.

Join some of your favorite RAGBRAI vendors, musicians, and friends for the last full week in July, virtually

07/04/2020

Celebrating 4th of July biking around Mackinaw Island as Emma led the way She maneuved us around walkers bikers and horses.

04/20/2020

We look forward to a great ride in 2021!

04/14/2020

RAGBRAI will announce their plans for this years ride on April 20.

Former employee Andrea Parrott was rehired after leaving in October. Andrea has a lot of experience and love for the ride. We are happy she is back.

A couple of pictures of Debbie and Emma staying active while home.