RAGBRAI–Lots of Housing Calls Already

Oskaloosa RAGBRAI Theme 2013

Oskaloosa RAGBRAI Theme 2013

The minute RAGBRAI announced Oskaloosa as an overnight community on the route, the phones started ringing and the emails started flying. There have been numerous requests coming in daily for housing. Riders are contacting the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and they are contacting individuals and businesses across the community.

Currently, the Oskaloosa RAGBRAI Housing Committee is looking for people in Oskaloosa, Beacon, or University Park to host RAGBRAI riders who request private housing/camping on Thursday, July 25th. This is a great way to meet people from all over the country/world for a great experience. You can offer beds, showers, camping spots, or RV spots. Whatever suits you!

Here is some important information that anyone contacted for housing needs to know:

• RAGBRAI is currently taking applications for the 10,000 riders that will be registered for the ride. It will not be known until May 1 who will be on the ride as a registered rider.
• A registered Ragbrai rider will sign a Ragbrai Waiver and Release of Liability. Individuals who want to house riders need to check to see if the rider requesting housing is a legitimate registered rider. Registered riders will receive tag numbers after May 1 and then housing arrangements can be verified.
• It is important for individuals and businesses in the community to know that if you house unregistered riders it opens you up to full liability for whatever may happen when that rider is at your home or business.

Please check out our website www.oskyragbrai.com for more information and to fill out an application form or stop by the Oskaloosa Chamber office to pick up an application. If you have any questions please e-mail the Oskaloosa RAGBRAI Housing Committee at housing@lists.oskyragbrai.com or call the Oskaloosa Chamber office 641-672-2591. If you have already made arrangements for housing riders on our own, please let us know as we need this information for emergency purposes.

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