HARLAN - An estimated 20,000 participants of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa will stop over in Shelby County July 19, as Harlan was named the first overnight community for the 53rd RAGBRAI. Harlan Mayor Jay Christensen and other Harlan municipal representatives attended the RAGBRAI Announcement Celebration Saturday, January 24 at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee. Following the overnight stop in Harlan, riders will travel through Guthrie Center, Boone, Marshalltown, Independence, Dyersville and Dubuque. Harlan City Administrator Gervas Mjonga said being an overnight community is a unique opportunity for Harlan to showcase the community to visitors from across the state and beyond. Volunteers will serve in a variety of capacities, from greeting visitors and assisting with logistical tasks to supporting entertainment and hospitality efforts throughout the event, Mjonga said.