The B.A.D. Ride Committee is proud to announce that joining us on the ride this year will be the former host of Monster Garage Brett Wagner AKA "The Big Schwag", current host of the Speed Channel's show Pass Time!

If you raise $500 or more, you will be invited to attend the special VIP party for B.A.D. Club riders and event sponsors held on Friday, August 14. The VIP party features dinner, live entertainment and both a live and silent auction. The VIP party and auction items are provided as In-Kind donations to benefit the American Diabetes Association of Iowa and the Iowa Rip's B.A.D. Ride.  See schedule information below.

On Saturday August 15, You will check in at the Start Site of your choice, see list of locations and check in times below. At that time you will turn in your collection envelope and you will receive your festival admittance passes and other information. Start site activities will vary, check site information below, details to be announced later. If you have not pre-registered for the B.A.D. Ride, you can sign up for the "Day of event" fee which is $30 for the rider and $20 for a passenger.

At the desinated departure time, you will enjoy an escorted group ride from the start site to the festival at the new "Gigglin Goat"  in Boone,  Iowa. At the festival site, a complimentary lunch will be served, followed by the afternoon activities including music by Chrome Horse DJ, a Live Concert by Road Show, Bike Show, Bike Games, Exibits, Silent Auction, Vendors and More. There will be some interesting vendors to look over also.