In our April Town Hall, we’ll walk through the full route for RAGBRAI LIII and talk about what’s ahead as we gear up for this summer’s ride.
RAGBRAI Blog
Welcome to the official RAGBRAI Blog! Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a first-time participant, this space is your go-to source for all things RAGBRAI—the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.
From training tips and route previews to inspiring stories from the road, we’ll keep you updated with everything you need to prepare for one of the most iconic cycling events in the U.S. Join us as we pedal across Iowa, meet incredible people, and celebrate the joy of cycling, community, and adventure. Let the ride begin!
Featured Blog
JustGoBike: Episode 326
What are your Top 10 reasons to ride RAGBRAI? Murph and AP tackle what they think are the top 10 reasons people should come ride their...
Behind the Logo – How the RAGBRAI LII Theme Took Flight
RAGBRAI Graphic Designer Cory Mutch gives us a peek under the hood of the RAGBRAI LII logo. The annual RAGBRAI 52 logo is anchored by...
Top Ten Tips – November 2024
Each month we will publish ten tips to help you prepare for RAGBRAI LII. With the RAGBRAI LII logo launch in October, the countdown to LII...
JustGoBike: Episode 325
In this ParrotTalk episode, AP sits down with the RAGBRAI Social Media Team and does a deep dive on what it is like to collect photos and...
RAGBRAl reveals logo for 2025 ride – “Take Flight!”
October 25, 2024 – (Des Moines, Iowa) – RAGBRAI, Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is excited to reveal the official logo...
RAGBRAI Training: Some final thoughts for RAGBRAI
Well folks, it’s one week to go until the start of RAGBRAI LI. I hope you’ve been riding and preparing yourself for this upcoming...
RAGBRAI Training: Turning up the heat on RAGBRAI
The weather this spring and summer so far in Iowa has been really mild and I haven’t even thought about writing about the heat and...
RAGBRAI Training: Back to Basics
From time to time I receive an email from a RAGBRAI rider who asks some very basic questions which I may overlook or consider too basic....
RAGBRAI Training: Advanced Training Tips
My last article focused on some back-to-basics advice for those fairly new to RAGBRAI. This week we are going to the other end of the...
RAGBRAI Training: Getting Equipped for RAGBRAI
In this article I am going to review the various equipment you should consider having on you and your bike for RAGBRAI. Bicycle – Yes, you...