Mount Mercy to host alumni RAGBRAI riders during Cedar Rapids overnight

Mount Mercy University will open its new green space and host Mount Mercy alumni RAGBRAI riders during the overnight stay in Cedar Rapids on July 26. Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends and family of alumni are invited to stay overnight on Mount Mercy's campus.

The university will provide a $7 breakfast from the cafeteria and offer shower facilities, as well as an opportunity to camp at the Sisters of Mercy private villa -- where alumni will have access to a swimming pool.

Alumni and friends of the university are encouraged to RSVP for the campout to ensure a space. To register for the campout, please visit: www.mtmercy.edu/ragbrai. Additional campus green space has been reserved for college teams from Iowa private colleges. To reserve your space on campus, please contact Mary Gehris at 319-368-6468.

The Mount Mercy University RAGBRAI team will ride the course for three days, July 25 – 27. The team will include President Christopher Blake, staff, faculty and alumni. Community members and friends of the university are encouraged to ride with the Mustang team during any part of the journey. To order an official Mount Mercy RAGBRAI jersey that reads, “We Bring the Horsepower” please email Sarah Botkin at sbotkin@mtmercy.edu. Jerseys are $45 each.

For questions or additional information on Mount Mercy RAGBRAI, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Mary Gehris at mgehris@mtmercy.edu or call 319-368-6468.