Thank you for making Davenport RAGBRAI an incredible success!

INCREDIBLE!

The Davenport RAGBRAI Committee thanks everyone who had a part in the success of July 30, 2011.

Thank you to:

  • Des Moines Register
  • TJ Juskiewicz, Wes Hall and the entire RAGBRAI team
  • Quad City Times
  • Ed Froelich and the entire Quad City Times Bix 7 team
  • City of Davenport
  • Participants on foot and on bicycle
  • Sponsors
  • Volunteers
  • Spectators

By working together, we demonstrated extraordinary efforts to successfully host the largest single sports participation day in Iowa history. By working together, we demonstrated extraordinary hospitality in serving our guests, whether they be bicyclists, runners or spectators. By working together, we demonstrated to other potential meeting planners that we can host successful events.

Thank you everyone.

Joe Taylor
Chair
Davenport RAGBRAI Committee




Check out our Facebook page for additional photos of the day!

Mayor's Welcome

Welcome to Davenport,

On behalf of the 100,000 residents of City of Davenport, I would like to welcome you to Iowa's front porch, one of the "most livable small cities in America."

Davenport is a great city along America's river, the Mississippi, and we hope you, your families and friends have an opportunity to enjoy and explore all that we have to offer. Modern Woodmen Park is within walking distance of many great things to see and do, including eateries and pubs. I invite you to take a stroll on the SkyBridge where you can enjoy a spectacular river view of the Quad Cities before exploring the Figge Art Museum, designed by British architect David Chipperfield and now featuring Jackson Pollock's world famous Mural. If music is more your style, a stop at the River Music Experience is a must to enjoy a brief concert or just to savor a cup of java at Mojo's Cafe.

I invite you enjoy the latest riverfront amenity, our recently completed Centennial Park Sprayground located in the active recreation corridor which also includes basketball courts, an Off-Leash Doggie Park, picnicking, boating and the River's Edge recreational facility which offers ice skating year round along with indoor soccer fields.

Whatever your taste or interest, Davenport has something to offer from our riverfront parks and trails to the historic East Village with its incredible river view and unique shopping opportunities, to the hustle and bustle of multiple shopping malls and recreational and cultural opportunities located throughout the area. During your stay, if you have questions or need more information on the Quad Cities in general and Davenport in particular, please ask the tourism representatives at the Union Station Visitors Center for assistance.

We hope you enjoy your visit and in Davenport and come back to visit us again soon.

Wishing you all the best I am sincerely yours,

Bill Gluba
Mayor of Davenport