Cycles of Support by Troy A. Swanson in American Libraries. Oct2002, Vol. 33 Issue 9, p44.
Abstract: Describes the 'Des Moines Register's' Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), an organized bike ride from Sioux Center to Bellevue, Iowa. Visits to public libraries by race participants; Small-town hospitality; Description of local libraries, including the Westgate Public Library; Actions of Iowa first lady Christie Vilsack, who read to a group of children; Professional issues that concern Iowa librarians, including budgets and funding from state and local governments.