This charter offers various options each with a related fee. Please check the registration page for option which best fits your needs and the related fee.
2020 Iowa’s Ride Route
Saturday July 11 Starting town: Dubuque
Sunday, July 12 Bike to Monticello 48 Miles
Monday, July 13 Bike to Vinton 50 Miles
Tuesday, July 14 Bike to Eldora 68 Miles
Wednesday, July 15 Bike to Clarion 64 Miles
Thursday, July 16 Bike to Emmetsburgh 75 Miles
Friday, July 17 Bike to Sheldon 78 Miles
Saturday, July 18 Bike to Rock Rapids 33 Miles
Welcome to the hospitality of small town Mid-West America
This Official Charter offers Two Options. Review each option to determine which option best serves your needs.
Registration forms will note options with related fees.
Bubba is proud to offer great service by great staff. When exploring options, please keep the following in mind.
- Bubba offers two size Kelty brand tents. The regular tent is a four-person dome tent that allows you to sit up but not stand up. The much larger Bubba Dome is a six-person dome tent that allows you to stand and move about. Few things are better than being able to stand while getting dressed. Each style tent comes with two doors for added ventilation,
- With Bubba, all tents will include a fully inflated air mattress for you added sleeping pleasure. No need to sleep on the hard Iowa ground if you are with Bubba. Single occupancy tents will come with one twin size mattress. Double occupancy tents will come with the choice of two twins or one queen size mattress.
- Bubba offers, free as part of the registration fee, towels, and washcloths for the week. No need for you to pack or mess with a towel. That’s Bubba’s job.
- With Bubba’s, you pay one fee and everything listed is included. If you want a soda/pop take one. As a matter of fact, take as many as you want. Want a bag of chips? Take one or two or three. You better have a stack of $1 bills pack away for the other charters since everything Bubba offers for free will cost.
- Bubba loves supporting the local communities along the way and hopes you feel the same. This is why he does not offer meals in camp. Instead, Bubba hopes you will join him and his staff while supporting the local communities and not-for-profit organizations as your meal source.
Questions and Answers
Q: Where do I check-in for the charter, where do I load my bike and where do I board the deluxe motor coach to the start town?
A: Charter Check-In will be Saturday, July 11 at the Long Term Parking Location in the ending town of Rock Rapids. Exact location TBA early May 2020
Q: Where is long-term parking and how does that work?
A: Exact location TBA early May 2020
Q: What about the Saturday the ride ends, how does that work?
A: After your fun-filled week of riding east to west you will find yourself back to the long-term parking area where your bags will have been off-loaded and waiting for you.
Q: What about those who will be joining the charter at the starting town?
A: Option B is for riders not needing transportation. If this option works best for you, charter check-in will be at the camping location at the starting town from 2 PM on
Q: What are the times for charter check-in, bike loading, and motor-coach departure if we are starting at the ending location?
A: Option A is for riders meeting this charter in the ending town and needing transportation for them, their bike and their bags. Everything will happen at the long-term parking area. Check-in and bike loading will start 6 AM Saturday. Motor-coach loading 8 AM. Times subject to change once the long-term parking area is announced early May
Q: I’m coming with friends, can our tents be set-up next to one another?
A: What can be promised is your tents will be close to one another but not necessarily next to one another
Q: What if I use a CPAP machine?
A: If the camping location has electric your tent will be set up close to the source. You should pack a 25′ extension cord. Electric cannot be promised so it is advisable to bring your own power source (battery) for the CPAP machine
Q: How about morning coffee?
A: Since electric (power) is never guaranteed, coffee is unable to be served at the camping location. Coffee sources are always available close to the camping locations.
Q: What are some of the things included with my registration fee?
- Motor-coach service to the start town from the ending town (option also available for those not needing this transportation)
- Bike transportation from the ending town long-term parking area to the starting town camping location
- This charter is allowed to pre-select camping locations and of course selects only the best options available
- Tent and air mattress service – we supply you with a quality Kelty tent and air mattress AND we put up them up and take them down every day.
- Shaded group sitting area where you can enjoy a cold drink while sampling some of the provided snack items. This area is called The PAMPER Zone!
- Very comfortable chairs allow you to relax on something bigger than your bicycle seat
- Cool down with an ice cold can of soda/pop
- Enjoy as many snack choices as you wish
- No need to pack or mess with a towel, this charter supplies towels and washcloths
- Cell phone, iPad, GPS need charging? Not a problem. This charter offers charging stations
- Floor Pumps and Bike Stands
- Daily baggage transportation from and to each overnight camping location. The friendly staff of this charter will be more than happy to assist you getting your bags from the off-load area to your tent if help is needed. Remember, two bags per person each not to exceed 30 pounds each.
Q: What’s NOT Included!
A) All the hassle you would have not taking this charter. You bike, this charter does everything else. No Bull—Just Bike
Iowa’s Ride Registration
This link will allow you to register for Iowa’s Ride Official Iowa’s Ride website This charter only accepts registered Iowa’s Ride participants. NO bandits will be allowed to register for this charter. Proof of registration will be asked upon check-in.
To register for Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers Official Iowa’s Ride Charter Click here to see registration form There are Two Options available for this charter. Review each option to determine which option best serves your needs. Registration forms will note options with related fees
Q: What else do I need to know?
- Feel free to bring two bags however please make sure each bag does not exceed thirty-pounds. Bubba baggage tags will be supplied at check-in. No bags will be moved forward without a Bubba bag tag. If for some reason you cannot fit all your items into two bags, additional bag tags can be purchased for $75 each.
- Bring your bags to the baggage truck in the morning while the staff is busy with the take-down process. If you need help with your bags simply ask one of the friendly staff. Bags need to be loaded by 7 AM
- When you arrive in camp, your baggage will be available allowing you the opportunity to retrieve clean clothes and hit the shower while the staff completes the set-up process. Of course, the cold drinks and various snacks will be available as well as the towels and washcloths.
- It is always a great idea to pack personal items in plastic bags in case of the “R” word
A) So, will the Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers be camping close to where the action is?
A: As mentioned, Bubba is allowed to pre-select camping locations however is at the mercy of each overnight town as to what is offered/available. Of course, Bubba selects the very best options available while taking into consideration what is best for you, the rider.
Q: So, what if I need to cancel for some reason?
A: Please review the stated cancellation policy. It is strongly suggested to explore trip insurance which is available from various sources
Q: So, many riders will Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers be taking?
A: This charter accepts the first 300 lucky riders
Q: So, what is the cost for the Bubba’s PAMPERED Pedalers Charter?
A: This charter offers several options so depending on which options best suits your needs will depend on the fee. Fees for each option is available on the registration form.
Click here to see registration form
Q: Do we need to send in the total amount at the time of registration?
A: Full payment is required at the time of charter registration. Sorry, no credit cards.
So, are you ready for a great ride with NONE of the HASSLE?
You ride your bike, Bubba and his staff will do everything else. That’s right,
“No Bull—Just Bike”
Come find out firsthand what Bubba means when saying;
“It’s ALL Good”
Bubba offers great tours all over this wonderful country. Details of all Bubba events can be found at BubbasPamperedPedalers.com
Bubba was honored to receive Florida Bicycle Association Bicycle Business of the year in recognition for his efforts and achievements which shape the vision for Florida to be a state where bicycling is safe, respected and encouraged as a means of transportation and recreation. An honor indeed!