June 21, 2021

RAGBRAI Training: We are coming down to the wire – time to get serious about training for RAGBRAI!

A few moments ago it was snowing and RAGBRAI was a distant thought. Then something happened – namely spring came  (reluctantly) and ...

May 28, 2021

RAGBRAI Training: Yes, you really should train for RAGBRAI

Having written these RAGBRAI training blogs for the past 11 years, I occasionally catch some grief about using the term ‘training’ f...

May 14, 2021

RAGBRAI Training: Did Someone Say Century Loop?

Each year RAGBRAI features one day when riders have the option of riding a century (100 miles) instead of the standard distance for ...

April 30, 2021

RAGBRAI Training: Gravel Goodness

Did someone say gravel? One of the new features of RAGBRAI is the adoption of the latest new fad in cycling – gravel riding. On Tues...

April 16, 2021

RAGBRAI Training: What to Expect On Your First Day of RAGBRAI XLVIII

RAGBRAI XLVIII starts off with a bang.  On your first day of this seven day trek across Iowa, you are given a big dose of both milea...

April 02, 2021

RAGBRAI Training: There’s Something Unique About RAGBRAI (and how to get ready for it)

Propelling yourself across the state of Iowa under your own power in one week is quite a feat. And you would be well served if your ...