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Team Peacock – Take Flight!

Upper Iowa University’s Team Peacock will celebrate its 21st 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.

Make plans to “Take Flight” with Team Peacock on RAGBRAI, Wednesday, July 23, and finish strong and hard with its traditional tire dip in the Mississippi River on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

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.
  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 24, 25, and 26 only.
  3. Be a difference maker! Team Peacock is a fundraising venture for UIU. Each rider has a $750 minimum fundraising goal to support emerging needs of the University. A unique fundraising page will be created on your behalf. It’s extremely rewarding for riders to “Take Flight” as we 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 23 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.

*After Feb. 28, 2025, all late registration fees are added to the rider’s minimum goal amount.

Important Dates

Now! Sign Up until February 28
June 30, 2025 Deadline to hit your fundraising goal!
July 23, 2025 Load Gear on Bus & Depart Campus!
July 24-26, 2025 Team Peacock rides RAGBRAI LII

How to Sign Up with Team Peacock?

Simply contact one of our Team Peacock Co-Chairs and they’ll guide you through a few simple steps.

Brenda Luzum, [email protected] or 563-425-5238
Daryl Grove, [email protected] or 563-425-5330

Click to View our '25 Team Roster!

  1. Jackson Hayek ’02
  2. Your Name Here!

Consider Team Peacock Sponsorship!

Team Peacock Sponsorships are a great way to show your commitment to all riders and support crew members. To thank our sponsors, each will receive public recognition along the route, on this Team Peacock webpage, and on UIU social media pages. Signature Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

  • Team Peacock Signature Sponsor:  ($2,250)
  • Bus Fuel Sponsor:  ($750)
  • Sports Drink Sponsor:  ($500)
  • Team Supper Sponsor:  ($500)
  • Ice Sponsor:  ($500)
  • Support Sponsor:  ($250)
  • Camp Sponsor:  ($200)
  • Laundry Sponsor:  ($150)
  • Butt Butter Sponsor: ($150)
  • Coffee Sponsor:  ($100)
  • Sunscreen Sponsor:  ($100)
  • Protein Bar Sponsor:  ($100)
  • Bug Spray Sponsor:  ($100)
  • First Aid Sponsor:  ($100)
  • Trail Mix Sponsor:  ($100)
  • Banana Sponsor:  ($75)
  • Chocolate Milk Sponsor:  ($75)
  • Juice Sponsor:  ($60)

Sponsor gifts may be made online at uiu.edu/Gift (use the designation Team Peacock General Fund and be sure to mention your selected sponsor option.) Donations may also be made using PayPal or Venmo (search @upperiowa).

Follow us on Social Media!

Be sure to LIKE our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/teampeacock. Or JOIN our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/UIUTeamPeacock.