Our goal is to provide outstanding service for your outdoor bicycle adventure in Iowa. We try to do this by providing services that make it easier to enjoy RAGBRAI without adding in amenities that you don't need and will just increase your cost.
The charter was started by Bob and Debbie Brancel. We had ridden RAGBRAI in the past before starting the charter. We enjoy travel and we have both visited all 50 states. Debbie has a full-time job in insurance and Bob does the bike charter.
Bob and Debbie have a daughter, Emma, who is 15. Emma has been helping on RAGBRAI since she was 9. Emma is a Sophomore in High School and enjoys competitive cheer.
Our staff is made up of family members and friends of our family.
Our goal is to provide outstanding service for your outdoor bicycle adventure across Iowa. We do this by providing exceptional customer service with attention to detail. Learn why 99.5% of past customers would recommend us to others.
Still my go-to choice for transportation to the start of RAGBRAI. Thank you!
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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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I found that the great reputation of Brancel is well deserved. The service Brancel’s team provided was top notch.
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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!
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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.
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