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RABGRAI LII, 2025

Team Peacock – Take Flight!

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

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.

Support Team Peacock Fundraisers!

Upper Iowa University’s Team Peacock has a lot of fun during RAGBRAI, but they also pedal with a purpose. Please take a minute to learn more about Team Peacock members and support them as they raise funds for initiatives that make an impact on Upper Iowa students.
Links open the Team Peacock rider’s fundraising page in a new window.

Jackson Hayek ’02 for Baseball
Chas Daker ’72 for Men’s Wrestling
Belle Wagner ’25 for Women’s Soccer
Joshua Crosbie ’20 for Churbuck Dean’s Fund
Amanda Jones ’08 for Team Peacock
Daryl Grove for Military Family Fund Scholarship
Bridgette Griffin for Women’s Basketball
Miriam Skrade for UIU ExcEL
Paul Skrade for Collegiate Outdoors Club
Gina Kuker for Study Abroad
Jesse Pleggenkuhle ’12 ’20 for Women’s Track & Field
Jake Bass ’14 for Betty’s Team Fund – Education
Justin Marchant ’12 ’15 for Team Peacock
Team Gredys for UIU ExcEL
Danielle Cushion for Cabby Dean’s Fund
Josie K ’25 for Student Research in Biochemistry

Team Peacock Support Meter:

$20,135
$20,000

We’ve raised 101% of our goal! Thank you for your support!

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) Thank you DOT Foods!
Bus Fuel Sponsor: ($750) Thank you Jason ’17 & Maggie Berggren!
Sports Drink Sponsor: ($500) Thank you Joshua ’01 & Veronica Cheek!
Team Supper Sponsor: ($500) Thank you DOT Foods!
Ice Sponsor: ($500) Thank you Joshua ’01 & Veronica Cheek!
Support Sponsor: ($250) Thank you Ed ’91 & Judith Menuey!
Camp Sponsor: ($200) Thank you Donn’75 & Pauline Marvin!
Laundry Sponsor: ($150) Thank you Rocky Top Peacocks!
Butt Butter Sponsor: ($150) Thank you Rocky Top Peacocks!
Coffee Sponsor: ($100) Thank you Kari’21 & Jason Ratkovich!
Sunscreen Sponsor: ($100) Thank you Jann Henkes ’78!
Protein Bar Sponsor: ($100) Thank you Anne ’18 & Doug Puffett!
Bug Spray Sponsor: ($100) Thank you Marty & Julie Games!
First Aid Sponsor: ($100) Thank you Ron ’77 & Sue Bergfeld!
Trail Mix Sponsor: ($100) Thank you Rocky Top Peacocks!
Banana Sponsor: ($75) Thank you Famous PUDN, and EJ Smith ’97!
Chocolate Milk Sponsor: ($75) Thank you Karen Damjanovic ’81!
Juice Sponsor: ($75) Thank you Ron ’77 & Sue Bergfeld!
Sponsors stepped up big time in 2025! Still wanting to be a sponsor, we will brainstorm with you!

Sponsor gifts may be made online at uiu.edu/Give. Select the designation “Team Peacock” and be sure to mention your selected sponsor option in the special notes field.

Three Great Reasons to Ride with Team Peacock:

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.
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.
Be a difference maker! Team Peacock is a fundraising venture for UIU. Each rider may select their favorite University designation and will work to conquer their $750 minimum fundraising goal. 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

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.