This group from West Union representing the Chamber of Commerce/Main Street were present when the route for RAGBRAI XLIX was announced with West Union being one of the overnight stops. The announcement party was in Des Moines, Friday, Jan. 28. Pictured are (l-r) Blake Gamm, Mayor Cam Granger, Tiffany Johansen, Garrett Crandell, Park and Rec Director Trey Kuhens, Chamber Director Matt Marsala, Andy Bilden, City Administrator Aime Johansen and Tracy Weidemann. (Submitted photo)
It's official: West Union is RAGBRAI XLIX overnight stop!
By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com
“Everyone is incredibly excited for the opportunity and to come together as a community.”
That’s what West Union Chamber of Commerce Director Matt Marsala said following the announcement Friday, Jan. 28, that West Union will be an overnight stop on this year’s RAGBRAI XLIX.
The 2022 Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, which will take place from July 23 to 30, will start in Sergeant Bluff and end in Lansing. In between, riders will overnight in, Ida Grove, Pocahontas, Emmetsburg, Mason City, Charles City, and West Union, with the ride ending in Lansing.