Join us on Thursday, July 9th for our final Town Hall before RAGBRAI LIII kicks off! You won’t want to miss this chance to set yourself up for your best RAGBRAI yet!
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
2026 RAGBRAI Team Tournament
Which team will reign supreme? Join our 2026 Team Tournament and cheer on your favorite RAGBRAI teams!
April ’26 Town Hall
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.
JustGoBike Ep. 392
This week on the podcast, Rob Williams, Vice President of the Dubuque Bike Coop, is on to tell us more about what they do in their community.
Straight from the Inbox – Tips for Newbies
This week on the RAGBRAI Training Blog, Coach Oliphant shares advice for newbies – straight from the RAGBRAI inbox!
JustGoBike Ep. 391
This week on the podcast, Coach Ertl is back to talk to us about training for RAGBRAI LIII!
Equipment Essentials for RAGBRAI
This week on the RAGBRAI Training Blog, Coach Ertl shares the equipment essentials for RAGBRAI.
Top 10 Tips – March ’26
Each month we publish tips to help you prepare for RAGBRAI. Complete our Top 10 Tips in March and ensure you’re on route to ride RAGBRAI LIII.
JustGoBike Ep. 390
This week on the podcast, Bobby Kennedy, Director of Bike Shop Operations is on to tell us more about the Des Moines Street Collective.
March ’26 Town Hall
Join us for the March Town Hall as Ride Director Matt Phippen dishes out insider tips, tricks, and must‑knows for RAGBRAI 101.
JustGoBike Ep. 389
Murph and AP were on the road for this episode, getting a behind the scenes look at planning for each of the RAGBRAI LIII overnight towns.