Team Peacock – Pedaling for a Purpose!

Upper Iowa University’s Team Peacock will celebrate its 20th year participating in the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI)—the oldest, largest, and longest bicycle touring event in the world! Since 2005, our team has raised more than one million dollars to support students and University projects.

This year, we’re excited to do things a bit differently. Make plans to be part of our “HALF THE RIDE, TWICE THE GLORY TOUR!” Team Peacock will meet up with RAGBRAI on Wednesday, July 24, and finish strong and hard with its traditional tire dip in the Mississippi River on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Why 4 days shorter? A large majority of our cyclists continue to prefer the daily ride option, rather than weeklong. Slightly adjusting logistics not only benefits riders’ personal schedules but also saves on University resources and expenses.

Three Great Reasons to Ride with Team Peacock:

1. Enjoy the luxuries of Team Peacock Support Crew! The Team Peacock bus and shuttle vans will be used to safely and securely transport riders and their gear. The Crew will set up camp each day for riders including setting up tents and making available portable hot showers and restrooms, when not provided by a residential host. Unlimited drink station and snack bar include water, sports drinks, ice, light snacks, bananas, treats, goodies, and coffee. Laundry service is provided for riders’ cycling gear. New this year – No Camp Fee!
2. RAGBRAI registration is free! While all riders must register on RAGBRAI.com and complete a waiver, Team Peacock will pay registration fees for daily passes including Thursday through Saturday, July 25, 26, and 27 only. That’s a $135 value!
3. Be a difference maker! Team Peacock is a fundraising venture for UIU. Each rider has a $750 minimum fundraising goal to support the UIU Fund, which benefits all students and the emerging needs of the University. A unique fundraising page will be created on your behalf. It’s extremely rewarding for riders to “Pedal for a Purpose.”

Still seeking the weeklong RAGBRAI adventure?  UIU will purchase your weeklong RAGBRAI wristband and will add an extra $100 to your fundraising minimum goal to cover the additional registration expense. You are responsible for coordinating your own logistics and travel for the first half of the week before joining the full-service Team Peacock experience on Wednesday, July 24 at the UIU overnight location. Your weeklong wristband will be mailed directly to you after we receive it from RAGBRAI, and after you’ve achieved your $850 minimum fundraising goal.