I've often wondered about RAGBRAI, though after talking with a few people that have done it, it seems almost impossible to do it without first being a part of a large group doing RAGBRAI and having a place to camp set up in each town.

I tried the Tour de Kota this year, there's only maybe 3-400 week long riders. There's space for everyone in the campground without having someone come along as designated support/tent setter-upper. Plus there weren't bad lines for the showers, food, toilets.

How are the logistics on RAGBRAI really? What did you do?

Thanks!!

Melissa