Glenwood, IA- Cyclists are converging in western Iowa this weekend for the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.
Radio Iowa reports that Glenwood is the starting point for this year’s ride.
Glenwood City Administrator Amber Farnan expects the town of about 5,000 to more than triple in size over the weekend, bringing along some much-welcome business.
“It’s maybe a longer-lasting economic boost just in the fact that you get the name of these local businesses out to people who wouldn’t normally know about them,” she says. “Day of, I think you’ll definitely see some local businesses make some money. They’re not going to get rich, but they will enjoy a nice weekend, I believe.”
Riders will exit Glenwood on Sunday morning, and head to Red Oak to spend Sunday night. Other overnight stops are in Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa, Mount Pleasant and Burlington.
This year’s RAGBRAI is the 51st year of the ride, and shortest route ever, but also the hilliest.
