RAGBRAI July 18-25, 2026
2026 HOST TOWNS: Announced in January 2026!
Powered by Plants Cycling is a RAGBRAI team focused on a vegan lifestyle + sharing compassion for animals and the planet.
A vegan dinner is the highlight for us during RAGBRAI. But there’s more…
Vegan RAGBRAI is possible! We’re a laid back team of about 50 cyclists who are passionate about eating a plant-based diet and being conscious of the environment while biking across Iowa. RAGBRAI is all about riding at your own pace, stopping at the stops you find appealing, and talking to people from all over the world as you ride through small towns and open country roads, passing by thousands of acres of corn.
We’ll be upfront though: this isn’t the most luxurious way one can do RAGBRAI. We won’t set up your tent, but there will be a nourishing vegan meal, cold drinks and great company each night. RAGBRAI helps place us in every host town where we camp. Kybos are always close by and it’ll be quick walk or short bike ride to a shower truck or school. The highlight is eating a plant-based meal together and recounting our days on the road while getting to know other like-minded individuals from all over the world.
Never heard of RAGBRAI? It’s a bike ride across Iowa in 7 days with roughly 20,000 other cyclists.
“Working with athletes is my passion because there's so much you can do to support the body. I love to build people back up with a plant-based meal.” - Chef Lauren Montelbano
The Menu
Day 0: Welcome!
Dinner: Oyster Mushroom Bulgogi Bowl with Marinated Beets, Chili Cucumbers, Shredded Carrot, Edamame, Fried Shallot + Miso Tahini Sauce
Dessert: Baked Cheesecake with Berry Jam, Fresh Berries + Whipped Cream
Day 1
Breakfast: Barretts Bagels, Smears, Nut Butters with Fresh Fruit, Jam (gf bagels avail)
Dinner: Gochujang Tofu with Brown Rice, Vegetables + Peanut Sauce
Dessert: Matcha Mango Chia Pudding with Silken Cream + Toasted Coconut
Day 2
Breakfast: Granola with Fresh Fruit + Plant Milk
Dinner: Pesto Gnocchi with Summer Succotash, Chickpeas + Almond Ricotta, Salad with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
Dessert: Sweet Potato Brownies
Day 3
Breakfast: Golden Milk Overnight Oats with Fruit
Dinner: Edamame Noodle Stir Fry with Almond Butter Sauce + Sambal Tempeh. Seasonal Slaw.
Dessert: Strawberry Rhubarb Black Sesame Crisp with Tahini Caramel
Day 4
Breakfast: Vegan Frittata with Toast + Salsa
Dinner: Seitan Philly Sandwich with Caesar Salad + Lemon Tofu Croutons
Dessert: Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Bars
Day 5
Breakfast: Toast Bar with Avocado, Nut Butters, Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions
Dinner: Taco Bar (Veg mix with cauliflower, corn, peppers, soyrizo) with Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Pickled Red Onions, Guac + Chips
Dessert: Flan with Date Caramel, Caramelized Bananas + Chili Pepitas
Day 6
Breakfast: Granola with Fresh Fruit
Dinner: Chickpea Curry with Cilantro Rice. Salad with Fresh + Pickled Vegetables and Mint Vinaigrette.
Dessert: Chai Cookies
*The menu is subject to change.
**Due to the nature of our menus and protein requirements, we can not accommodate anyone with soy or nut allergies. If you have further questions about if your allergy could be accepted, please email thevibrantveg@gmail.com.
*** The meal package for the week of RAGBRAI includes seven nights of dinner + dessert. People who sign up for the meal package, will not receive breakfast. More information about that can be found here.
$950 (plus tax) for the Week
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Team Chef Lauren Montelbano of The Vibrant Veg
3-4 support crew
7x plant-based dinners (Saturday-Friday from 6-7pm. If you arrive past 7pm, we can’t guarantee that food will be available for you.)
7x light breakfast (Sunday-Saturday, ideally breakfast is from 6-7am)
Pre-dinner snacks
Beverages: water + coffee + Tailwind hydration drink
PBPC 2026 Jersey (if you’d prefer to not order a jersey, the fee is $850)
Space to set up camp within walking distance or a short bike ride to a shower truck
Daily gear transport - you’re allowed up to 2 bags/bins (The 27 Gal. Tough Storage Tote in Black with Yellow Lid is great for stacking. Link here)
Bike pumps
Charging station for most devices (please bring your own cords)
*Each year a portion of your entry fee will be donated to a farm sanctuary. We donated to Off The Table Farm Sanctuary in Westfield, WI in 2025.
*A portion of your team fee will also go toward our Gift of RAGBRAI Fund.
*If you are strapped for cash but interested in riding with Powered By Plants Cycling, please email beth@bethskogen.com for a form to fill out. We cannot guarantee financial support, but will do as much as we can to try and get you on the road.
If you’re inspired to help another rider financially, you can make a donation via Venmo (@bethskogen).
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
RAGBRAI registration is not included. Once you’ve paid to be on PBPC, you’ll need to register on the RAGBRAI website and choose Powered by Plants Cycling as your team.
We charter a school bus to and from RAGBRAI from Madison, Wisconsin, which is an additional cost of $100 each way. Please let us know if this is something you’re interested in. Otherwise, there are multiple other charters that transport riders to and from RAGBRAI from various cities. check out the RAGBRAI website for more transportation options. We’re happy to help you figure it out!
Lunch
Tent and camping gear
Laundry
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your ride with us, please reach out to Beth via email at beth@bethskogen.com and we will get back to you soon thereafter. Please Note: Cancel prior to March 1, 2026 and you’ll receive a full refund minus the 2.9% credit card processing fee per transaction. Cancel between March 1, 2026 and June 15, 2026 and you’ll receive your refund minus a $300.00 cancellation fee. Following June 15, 2026 no refunds will be offered for any reason.
COVID Disclaimer: During the week prior to RAGBRAI, if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms or you are a close contact according to the CDC guidelines, you are expected to test for COVID immediately and every other day after onset of symptoms or close contact. Any positive test will mean you are ineligible for this year’s RAGBRAI. If this is the case, we will provide a credit to be used towards a future RAGBRAI. During Ragbrai, if you develop COVID symptoms, you will be required to take a rapid COVID test. If your test result is positive, you’ll be asked to depart the team immediately. We will do our best to support you.
