With just over a month to go until RAGBRAI LIII, it’s time to make sure your T’s are crossed and your I’s are dotted as you prepare for the big ride. Complete our Top 10 Tips and ensure you’re on route to ride RAGBRAI LIII.
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 Ep. 384
Have you ever wondered how much the science behind fitness has changed over the years? AP and Murph throw it back to 1979 with “Into the Cyclist”
Route Announcement Calendar of Events
Make sure you don’t miss a thing with our 2026 Route Announcement Calendar of Events!
JustGoBike Ep. 383
The QCBC Charter has been serving riders since the first RAGBRAI! Roger Killion tells us about the charter and bicycle club.
Top 10 Tips – Jan. ’26
Complete our Top 10 Tips in January and ensure you’re on route to ride RAGBRAI LIII.
JustGoBike Ep. 382
RAGBRAI: Then and Now: Scott Strance rode RAGBRAI at just 16, and again 50 years later in 2025.
Guess the Route 2026!
Do you think you can pick the eight overnight towns for RAGBRAI® LIII? Enter the contest and see how close you come.
January 2026 Town Hall
Join us as we prepare to announce the RAGBRAI LIII route on January 24th at the RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party in Waukee!
JustGoBike Ep. 381
On this episode of JustGoBike, meet Suellen who hasn’t let the lifechanging loss of her leg change her outlook on completing challenges.
JustGoBike Ep. 380
Murph and AP talk about coping mechanisms to help you stay sane, and motivated this winter. The more training you do NOW will help you be ready for RAGBRAI LIII next July!
Route Announcement Party – RAGBRAI LIII
Exciting announcement! Join us on January 24, 2026, at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, IA, for the unveiling of the 2026 RAGBRAI route.