…in the history of Tama-Toledo :)
two people in the community was especially articulate in defining our long-term success after we hosted the longest, oldest, biggest bicycle marathon in the US july 23 & 24.
an advisory board memeber commented this week at the wrap up:
“this is the biggest thing that has happened for the community in the past 30 years i have been here. its great that we will be in the black, but this was never about making money. we where clear from the get go that the goal was deepening the cooperative relationship between the cities of Tama and Toledo, as well as Meskwaki Settlement. good job, team.”
in a letter to Tama News Herald, Mary McBee captured the same sentiment describing how riders view this annual RAGBRAI experience:
“…[it is] unlike the speed emphasis on shorter tours elsewhere. there develops an unusual support and togetherness in this challenge. it’s about cooperation, not competition. its about building connections.”
next step? i believe the two cities and settlement are ready for an even bigger cooperative project. maybe going head to head with NY and LA CVB’s to land the shortest, newest, fastest sports event IN THE WORLD? :P
good job, team :)
