Ron Oman Charters

🚌 What does our charter service include?
We provide round-trip transportation from Omaha to Orange City, IA, and back from Guttenberg, IA at the end of RAGBRAI. We also transport your luggage daily during the ride.

🏨 Where is the Omaha staging location?
Our staging area is the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Omaha Airport, 2210 Abbott Drive, Carter Lake, IA 51510

🕘 What time do the buses leave Omaha?

• First bus departs at 9:00 am from hotel parking lot
• Second bus departs shortly after 3:30 pm

Please arrive early to allow time for check-in and loading. Late bus time subject to change based on arrival of all customers.

✈️ I'm flying into Omaha—what info do you need?
Send us your:

• Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)
• Airline Carrier
• Flight Number

You can email, call, or text Kent or Ron with these details to help us coordinate your bus assignment.

🛏 Can I stay overnight in Omaha?
Yes! A block of hotel rooms has been reserved for the night of July 18, and July 26. Book directly with Country Inn & Suites:
📞 712-347-5600

🎒 What should I pack for RAGBRAI?

• One outfit per day + bike clothes
• Towels, toiletries, warm layers
• Sunscreen, bug spray, aloe vera gel
• First aid kit, flashlight/headlamp
• Water bottles
• Bike repair tools (tubes, pump, etc.)
• Use 1-gallon ziplock bags to waterproof gear
• Keep luggage to 1 clothing bag and 1 tent/sleeping bag, each up to 50 lbs.

⛺ What should I know about camp?

• Camp breaks daily by 7:00 am
• You provide, set up, and take down your own tent
• We provide chairs and shade canopies (weather permitting)
• Cell phone charging stations available
• Pop, water, and Gatorade provided
• Alcohol not supplied—you may bring your own and store it in our freezer

🚿 What amenities are available?
We’ve previewed our campsites to ensure access to:

• Showers
• Shuttle buses
• Portable restrooms
• Nearby bike shops

While conditions may change, we’ll do everything we can to provide comfort and support.

📦 Can I ship my bike?
Yes! You may ship your bike to us before the ride, and we’ll bring it to the start town. Please contact us directly to set this up. You can also ship it out after RAGBRAI. We'll do our best to store boxes during the week—please package compactly.

🏁 What happens on the last day?
We finish in Guttenberg, IA. Riders should arrive early to load up. We aim to depart by 3:30 pm, or sooner if possible. Buses stop in Des Moines for a driver change and snack break before returning to Omaha.

❓ Still have questions?
Not everything’s covered here—so please reach out anytime. We’re here to help make your ride unforgettable!