Sports massage, assisted stretching, and physical recovery built to keep you pedaling well across Iowa.
RAGBRAI is one of the most demanding weeks of the year. Nearly 400 miles, more than 16,000 feet of climbing, long days on the bike, and seven straight days of asking your body to keep going.
The miles add up quickly. Tight hips. Aching backs. Heavy legs. Stiff necks. Sore shoulders. For many riders, structured recovery becomes the difference between enjoying the ride and simply surviving it.
Stoik Body Co. is bringing performance-focused recovery directly to the route with sports massage, assisted stretching, compression therapy, cupping, and mobility services designed specifically for active bodies. Whether you’re riding your first RAGBRAI or your twentieth, our goal is simple: help you recover better so you can ride better.
Throughout RAGBRAI 2026, Stoik Body Co. will be setting up in select pass-through towns along the route, with our first-ever overnight town location planned for Dyersville. Currently planned stops are mapped below.
Note: Route logistics are subject to change. Join our update list below to get real-time tent locations, coordinate notifications, and hour announcements sent directly to your phone throughout the week.
Most riders spend months preparing for RAGBRAI. They build mileage, improve endurance, dial in nutrition, and tune their equipment.
Very few spend the same amount of time thinking about recovery.
The reality is that cycling places your body in the same static, compressed position for hours at a time. Hip flexors tighten. Hamstrings become restricted. The upper back and shoulders work overtime. The neck absorbs constant road tension. Day after day, those small stresses accumulate.
We do not offer generic "spa style" rub-downs. Every service we provide is focused on improving physical mobility, reducing muscle restrictions, supporting local circulation, and helping riders feel capable between stages.
Our Standard of PracticeAvailable in 10, 15, 20, and 30-minute formats depending on rider demand and daily stop logistics. First-come, first-served.
Designed to address the areas cyclists strain most: hips, glutes, low back, quads, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, and neck. Targeted hands-on treatment helps reduce soreness, restore movement quality, and improve comfort after long hours in the saddle.
Focuses on restoring joint ranges and relieving restricted muscle tension from repetitive riding positions. Highly recommended for cyclists experiencing severe tightness in the hip flexors, hamstrings, calves, and lower back.
Uses sequential compression boots to flush out metabolic waste, reduce swelling, and promote active circulation. A simple but highly effective option to make heavy, fatigued legs feel light and ready for the next morning’s climb.
Targeted trigger point cupping and instrument-assisted soft tissue work to release stubborn fascial restrictions and break down localized muscle knots in compromised areas.
You’ll know you’ve found us when you see the mule. Our official "Kick-Ass Massage Stop" cutout has become the landmark of our RAGBRAI recovery tent. Stop by, grab a photo with your crew, tag us, and step inside to give your body the relief it has earned.
"After fifty miles, your legs are talking."
"After seventy-five miles, they’re negotiating."
"After one hundred miles, they’re filing complaints."
That's usually when the mule starts making a lot of sense.
By the middle of the week, the accumulation of miles shows up in very predictable patterns. We target the mechanical sources of these issues.
Constant pelvic flexion leads to severe hip flexor shortening and glute inhibition. We use Positional Releases to open the front of your hips.
Prolonged aerodynamic or riding posture strains the erector muscles. Targeted compression relaxes the lumbar spine.
Repetitive pedaling limits full ankle articulation and tightens calves. Assisted stretching restores range of motion.
Supporting your upper torso while looking up at the road causes suboccipital and trapezius fatigue. Soft tissue work targets these spots.
Lactic and metabolic buildup from 16,000+ ft of climbing. Compression boot sessions speed up muscle drainage.
Days under extreme heat and effort trigger a constant fight-or-flight response. Our recovery methods down-regulate the nervous system.
RAGBRAI is a moving target. Town schedules change. Arrival times change. Weather changes. Join our rider update list and we’ll send locations, tent hours, and important recovery info directly to your phone throughout the week.
Thousands of riders will cross Iowa this summer. The difference between feeling strong on the next stage or fighting stiffness is what happens between the rides. Look for the mule.
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