New this year we have designed a Brancel Bicycle Charters bicycle jersey. See the application form for a picture of the jersey and to order!
Charter Philosophy
Our goal is to provide outstanding service and give you value for your money. We try to do this by providing services that make it easier to enjoy RAGBRAI without adding in services that you don't need that will just increase your cost. Of course, value is a lot like beauty, it is in the eye of the beholder!
Customer Satisfaction Survey
Based on over 170 survey responses from 2011 customers:
- 100% would recommend us to others!
- 99.4% rate the overall experience with our charter excellent or good
- 95% rate the value for services offered excellent or good
Why use our charter?
Bus and bike transportation on July 21 from ending town to beginning town:
- Professional moving company used to transport bikes with over 25 years experience
- No bike disassembly required
- Complimentary beverages and movies on an air-conditioned charter bus
- A bus host on each bus to answer questions
- Registration table in ending town for easy check in
- Bus assignments so those in a group are on the same bus
Camping and daily baggage service option during the week including:
- A separate camping area, when available
- We visit each overnight town in advance to select preferred campsites
- Canopies set up at each campsite with chairs and a wide variety of beverages
- We provide portable bathrooms and a hand washing station
- Electronic charging station, luggage carts, and bike pumps
- We do everything possible to keep your luggage dry in case of rain
- Limited sag service
- Color coded luggage tags to make finding your bags easy when you arrive at our campsite
- A variety of optional services discussed on charter options page
- We limit the number of campers in our group to the level at which we feel confident we will provide high quality service
- Friendly staff with many years of experience to assist you
- Personalized service from a family run business.
- Official RAGBRAI approved charter service
2011 Highlights
Average distance from showers: one block
Number of nights we were next to food at our campsite: 6 out of 7 nights.
Who can join us?
Any RAGBRAI rider that has a wristband. We accept reservations prior to the lottery results and will refund money if you are not selected.
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