ATLANTA -- State Transportation Board Chairman Mike Evans participated in the longest, largest and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world. The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. The ride started July 23rd in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa's western border and ended July 29th in Muscatine, along the eastern border at the Mississippi River.
“The first thing I want people to know and understand is that they have a State Transportation Board that is open minded and interested in transportation alternatives,” said Evans. As an avid cyclist, Chairman Evans took a break from discussing highways, bridges and transportation funding issues to participate in the ride 472-mile, seven day trip with a group of 8,500 cyclists including Lance Armstrong.
The group trekked a daily mileage average of 68 miles with an optional one day 17 mile loop called the century loop for cyclists wanting the extra challenge.
Profits from the RAGBRAI ride are given to non-profit Iowa programs and organizations through the Des Moines Register newspaper’s community investment program. The program addresses priority issues in regards to families and children, literacy and community enrichment.
“Cycling is not only an excellent way to stay in shape, but also provides transportation alternatives besides cars, trains and buses,” Evans said. “I have been participating in bicycle rides for years and I intend to bring more awareness to cycling as a sport and a transportation alternative during my tenure as Board Chairman.”
For more information on bicycle safety and GDOT’s Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, please visit our website at www.dot.state.ga.us/bikeped/ and for more information about the 33rd annual RAGBRAI go to www.ragbrai.org.
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