Join Us on RAGBRAI LIII

July 18-25, 2026

General Information

RAGBRAI registration is now open! 

One important change to note is that RAGBRAI WILL ALLOW a registration tag to be transferred after June 1st, 2026.  They will post more details on their website registration page as the date approaches. 

Like last year:

• RAGBRAI registration refunds on cancellations are decreased beginning  March 1st and reduced by 25% every month after. 
• There will be no refunds beginning June 1, 2026 . 
• Late registration begins June 1st. Packets must be picked up at the RAGBRAI EXPO if you registered late.
• RAGBRAI registration packets will be shipped individually to each RAGBRAI registrant if you register before June 1st.
• RAGBRAI is offering an optional protection plan that can be purchased during registration. It is only offered during registration and cannot be added at a later date.
  

HBA Fee Cancellation Policy: If you cancel on or before April 1st, HBA will refund your registration payment minus a $25 fee. After April 1st, the fee is $50.

 Follow the steps below to register with RAGBRAI and with HBA.

Cost for week-long riders

RAGBRAI FEES

        Early Registration: $230.00  (November 15, 2025 - December 31, 2025) 
        Tier 1 Registration: $250.00 (January 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026)
        Tier 2 Registration: $275.00 (March 1 - March 31)
        Tier 3 Registration: $300.00 (April 1 - April 30)
        Tier 4 Registration:  $350.00 (May 1 - May 31)
        Late/Non-Refundable: $400.00 (June 1 - Day of the Ride)

All RAGBRAI registration fees are paid directly to RAGBRAI when you register on their website. Sales tax, packet mailing fee, optional protection plan and processing fee are added to the registration fee. 

You may purchase RAGBRAI merchandise on the website. HBA will not be offering customized jerseys this year.  

HBA Fees              

         $800.00   (full price when no participation points are available)
       
         $500.00   (when a max of 300 participation points are applied)

Confirm your available points from our Membership Director, Gayla Wesner, at Sailhawk4@gmail.com

HBA registration fees can be paid online at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel on or before April 1st, HBA will refund your registration payment minus a $25 fee. After April 1st, the fee is $50.

Cost for daily riders

RAGBRAI DAILY FEES 
Purchase daily wristbands from RAGBRAI on their registration page. Online registration for daily wristbands ends May 31, 2026.

If you wish to join HBA as a daily rider, you must have a RAGBRAI wristband.   

HBA DAILY FEES

$90.00 per night for accommodations  ($50 with 40 points applied/night)

$120.00 Transportation, Cedar Rapids to start (priority is to weeklong riders).

Steps to follow to be considered for RAGBRAI with HBA

Register with RAGBRAI

• Go to the RAGBRAI registration page to purchase your weeklong or daily tags.
• Select Hawkeye Bicycle Association in the Team box. Begin typing Hawkeye Bicycle Association in the Team dropdown list, and it should pre-populate with our club name.
• Use the password HAWK1971
• Pay RAGBRAI directly for your RAGBRAI tag and any clothing items you wish to purchase. There will be no HBA customized jerseys this year.
• RAGBRAI will mail the registration tags directly to each rider.
  
  

Register with HBA

• You must be a member with dues paid for 2026 to participate with HBA on RAGBRAI. 
  If you are not a member, go to HBA Membership to join.
  If you are a member but haven't paid your 2026 dues, login to the HBA website and pay your dues online.
• Complete the registration for the HBA RAGBRAI calendar event on the HBA website. 
• NOTE: The HBA RAGBRAI accommodations form and rider waiver is part of the online registration form. Sign the waiver by typing your name in the Signature field at the bottom of the registration form.
• For Minors only, print a copy of the Minor's Waiver.
  Sign, date it and mail it to Diane (address below).
• Please register with HBA online, as this will be the way we collect your emergency contact information and waiver signature. If you do not pay online, you may mail a check to:

Hawkeye Bicycle Association - RAGBRAI Director

c/o Diane Bradford

5308 Bent Tree Ct. NE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52411