What's Included

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Transportation:

• We will provide transportation for you, your bike, and luggage from the ending town to the starting town. ( Ragbrai Only) 
• If flying into Des Moines or Cedar Rapids Airports the day before please reach out to Johnee or Desiree so we can assist with getting you to your location ( Additional Cost May Apply for this Service) 

Panda Essentials Kit          

• 1 Gazelle T4 Hub Tent; standing a whopping 78 Inches tall with 61 square feet of floor space, allowing you plenty of room to stand and move around.

                  (Check out our demo! - http://x.co/PandaDen) 

• 1 Twin size air mattress for sleeping comfort and 1 comfy camping chair for your lounging pleasure. If you are sharing your tent with another, an additional air mattress or a mattress upgrade will be included upon request.

                                 Daily set up and breakdown is included in all packages. 

Additional Accommodations Include:

• Shaded sitting areas to visit and meet new friends
• Daily route maps
• Daily News Board:  We love to let everyone know what's going on in town & camp, which band will be playing and other fun activities. 
• Charging station for all devices
• Bike work station (self-service) 
• Bike Pumps 
• In tent luggage delivery (everything stays dry!)
• Fresh cotton towels & washcloths (provided daily!)
• Shuttle To and From Showers 
• Hand-Washing and-Sanitizing Stations
• Midweek Laundry Service 
• Continental Breakfast - Provided daily!
• Hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages.
• 4 Free Beer /Wine Tickets per rider a day ( Pending IOWA Liquor License)
• Snacks (cliff bars, fruit, chips, cookies & candy)
• Hot Dinner  - Dietary restrictions considered (Contact us for more info)

Camping 

• Bedding- Twin Size Sheet for Air Mattress, Pillow , Sleeping bag or Comforter. Bedding needs to be neatly rolled, packed and secured for ease of loading. ( Amazon offers quite a few options) - https://www.amazon.com/MISSLO-Resistant-Organizer-Carrying-Comforters/dp/B077XFWHSV/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=blankets+and+pillow+holder+for+camping&qid=1611623819&sr=8-5
• Portable fan for hot summer nights
• Hanging Light or Flashlight
• Battery-operated fan
• Clothes Pins 
• Earplugs and  sleep shades help with light and sound in the evenings 
• Luggage-Each Rider is allowed 2 Pieces of Luggage at 30lbs a Piece ( Additional Luggage can be brought for an added fee)

Cycling

• Cycling gear for 7 days. (jerseys/shorts)
• Chamois Cream for your bum
• 2-3 water bottles for your bike. 
• Sun screen
• Cycling Shoes 
• Extra Pair of socks 
• Tennis Shoes incase you have clip ins 
• Rain Coat 
• Gloves 
• Helmet
• Sun Glasses
• Zip Lock Bags to Keep items dry ( Phone, Cash, ID...ETC)
• Bike tools, patches, and portable bike pump
• Portable Bike lock for riding as well as in camp
• Travel Size First Aid Kit
• Chap Stick
• Face Mask (Incase we are still dealing with Covid19)

Bring money (cash - Not all locations have the ability to accept plastic (Most overnight towns do have ATM's however)). Riders spend anywhere between $20-$200 per day. Each day has a meeting town mid ride where all of the cycling shops set up. You can purchase upgrades & repairs to your bike. Also you will be responsible for your lunch as you ride throughout the day. In the overnight towns, RAGBRAI has an expo set up. There you have access to gear, apparel, food and beverage.  (Note: We will also have food and beverage in camp provided - Hot meals 4 of the 7 nights.

Personal

• Change of clothes for evening and sleeping (Shorts, T-Shirts, Sweatpants ,socks and Under Garments)
• Swim trunks/suits (You never know where the surprise pool parties are)
• Toiletries ( Shampoo, Conditioner, Face Wipes , Toothbrush, Tooth Paste , Body Wash, Loofa, Q-tips, Razors, Hair Brush , Combs....ETC) 

Must Haves

• Please keep medication stored in a cool dry place 
• ID/ Cash and CC can be kept on you in the evening or can be locked up in the Panda Safe for safe keeping
• Cell Phone Chargers 
• Emergency Contact Card 
• Ragbrai ID Bracelet 
• Pedaling Panda Charter Bracelet