2026 Information Updates - Brancel Bicycle Charters

Registration is open for 2026. We have people signed up from 26 different states as of 1/29/26. We look forward to our 23rd year.

Onawa campsite: We will be located close to the Main Campground for those only using our bus / bike transport service.

Looking to travel beyond RAGBRAI? Check out our other business a Travel Agency at http://www.vacationsbybrancel.com

We work with suppliers that specialize in bike travel, expedition travel, cruises and all inclusive. Some suppliers are listed under the Travel Adventures tab of our website.

Bus & Bike Transport

Week-long Camping

Registration

Still my go-to choice for transportation to the start of RAGBRAI. Thank you!

THANK YOU so much for the amazing week. Everyone at and with Brancel Bicycle Charters were exceptional. We had a such a wonderful time on our first RAGBRAI adventure. We hope for many more to come.

LOVE to have the canopies, chairs and cold drinks at the end of the day – makes such a difference after a hot days ride. The information and recharge board are GREAT too! – plus newspapers!

You guys rock! Nothing missed, nothing to add. You are dialed in. Thank you for your hard work to
make our RAGBRAI so enjoyable and worry-free!

As always excellent staff, camp grounds and amenities. Well organized, polite, hardworking crew. Great value and you always exceed expectations. Well done everyone! Thank you!

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