(Red Oak) — For the first time in 15 years, Red Oak is a RAGBRAI stopover community. Officials with the Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa announced a southwest Iowa route for its 51st annual ride this past week. Starting in Glenwood July 21st, thousands of bicycle enthusiasts will peddle through Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant before ending in Burlington July 27th. Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius tells KMA News RAGBRAI provides a major opportunity to showcase the community.