(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic RAGBRAI® Committee is ready to entertain cyclists, visitors and community members alike, at “AtlantiPalooza” on Monday, July 22, 2024. AtlantiPalooza takes place as riders participating in Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa roll into the City on the 22nd.  Atlantic RAGBRAI Executive Chair Bailey Smith says “Our Atlantic RAGBRAI Committee is made up of 20 committee chairs and numerous volunteers who have worked tirelessly the last 6 months to put together a full day of music, entertainment, good food, and much more. We hope both riders and community members come Downtown and enjoy all their hard work.”

The Atlantic RAGBRAI Committee consists of: Bailey Smith, Executive Chair; Devin Hogue, Executive Chair/Public Safety Chair; Jodie Hogue, Hospitality Chair; Anne Quist, Budget Chair; Kelsey Beschorner, Publicity Chair; Jessie Shiels, Entertainment Chair; Tom Cappel & Tim Cappel, Beverage Garden Chairs; Kirk Knudsen, Campground Chair; Brad Strouth, Electricity Chair; Sheryl Dusenberry, Food & Vendor Chair; Marsha & Randy Watts, Housing Chairs; Dolly Bergmann, Information Center Chair; Mark Lander, Shuttle Service Chair; Nicki & Jason Ball, Volunteer Recruitment Chairs; Mike Kennon, EMS Communication Chair and Darci Young, Medical Chair.

Chestnut Street, along with several side streets and city parking lots, will be closed for parking beginning at 6 AM on Monday, July 22nd, for Atlantic RAGBRAI routes and festivities. The Atlantic RAGBRAI Committee asks residents to have their vehicles removed from the following areas or the vehicle will be towed at the owners’ expense.

Below is a list of street closures approved by the City of Atlantic.

• Chestnut Street: from the Court House Driveway access in the 700 BLK to 2nd street. (Used for stage/entertainment area, and vendors.)
• Chestnut Street from 6th to 4th will be closed beginning Sunday, July 21st at 6 PM
• 6th Street: from Locust to Walnut. (Used for entry to the entertainment area, Bike parking, and vendors.)
• Poplar Street: From 7th Street to 5th Street. (Used for bike parking and portable bathrooms)
• 7th Street *already approved by the Iowa DOT*: From Poplar to Walnut Street. (Used for entertainment area and crowed area while the bands play.)
• 10th Street: At intersection with 7th street for Eastbound, traffic. (Only during peak times of riders getting to and leaving town.)
• 14th Street: From Olive to Plum. (On Tuesday the 23rd while riders are leaving town.)

Bailey Smith says “We are thankful for cooperation and partnership amongst residents and businesses throughout Atlantic. We know it’s an inconvenience, but it helps make this event run a lot smoother when we all work together to welcome thousands of guests to our community.”  The official Atlantic RAGBRAI website, www.atlanticragbrai.com, is the hub for all Atlantic RAGBRAI information including an interactive map with extreme detail of street closures, campgrounds, vendors, entertainment locations, and more. This website is the hub for local community members and for RAGBRAI riders to get information about entertainment, maps, volunteering and more. If you are interested in lending a helping hand during the event, call the Atlantic Area Chamber at 712-243-3017 or visit www.atlanticragbrai.com to sign up.

Smith encourages everyone to look at the interactive map. She says “It will be the most up-to-date place to find information and will be extremely useful the day of as you navigate street closures. We encourage residents to enjoy the accommodations in place and take a shuttle ride downtown to help lift the burden of vehicle traffic.”

For a full list of activities happening throughout the day, visit Atlantic RAGBRAI on Facebook, “like” them on Instagram, or visit www.atlanticragbrai.com.

Atlantic RAGBRAI is sponsored by: Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, Cass Health, Elkhart Plastic, Henningsen Construction, Atlantic Rotary Club, A.M. Cohron & Son, Gregg Young of Atlantic, NISHNANET, Richter & Son Towing, Meyer & Gross Real Estate, Community 1st Credit Union, Rush, CPA & Associates, Lindeman Tractor and JJ Design.