RAGBRAI 2010 "Learn About the Land"

RAGBRAI 2010 "Learn About the Land" Brochures Now Available Online

Going on its sixth year, RAGBRAI enthusiasts can find out what makes up the landscape during the 2010 Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa with the "Learn about the Land" seven-day set of RAGBRAI brochures.

This joint project between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Geological Survey, and Iowa Limestone Producers Association highlights the land, history, parks, and other natural resources that cyclists will cross this month. This year's route has the distinction of crossing over all of Iowa's major landform regions in one of the flattest ride's ever.

Maps and cross sections included in the seven-day series will help participants locate nearby parks, cities and landmarks, including West Bend's famous "Grotto of the Redemption," on day two, and Rockford Fossil and Prairie Park on day four. Bikers will also learn about resources buried beneath their feet, like the Manson Impact Crater, near Varina, and the benefits of harnessing geothermal energy.

To view, download and print copies of the 2010 "Learn about the Land" RAGBRAI brochures, visit: http://www.igsb.uiowa.edu or http://ia.water.usgs.gov.

To get high quality paper copies of the brochures, check out the "Human and Natural History Partners" booth at Expo in Sioux City. In addition to the brochures, Office of the State Archaeologist, U.S. Geological Survey and Iowa DNR staff will be available to answer questions and help find the subtle beauty of the Iowa landscape. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will also have copies of the brochure at its booths along the ride.