RAGBRAI LII July 19 - 26, 2025

Iowa Air National Guard Returns to Support Thirsty RAGBRAIers

  • 16 July, 2011
  • Jared

If the heat index in Iowa is anywhere close to what we are experiencing this week, you’ll be glad to see the men from the Iowa Air National Guard along the RAGBRAI route. 

A big thanks to Master Sgt. Marty Smith, a firefighter with the Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Fighter Wing in Des Moines, and “Team H2O” for supporting RAGBRAI with free water along the route.  The team will cool off riders with over 3,000 gallons of water per day!  Be sure to stop and say hello. 

The Air Guard’s water buffalo will appear along the RAGBRAI route according to the following schedule:

Sunday, July 24

Carson

Monday, July 25

Between Kimballton & Manning (8 miles North of Kimballton)

Tuesday, July 26

Just East of Churdan (Hwy 4/P29)

Wednesday, July 27

White Oak Vineyards

Thursday, July 28

Rock Creek State Park

Friday, July 29

Homestead

Saturday, July 30

Wilton

Team H2O of the Iowa Air National Guard looks forward to seeing you! 

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Please note that all locations are subject to change.

7 Comments

  1. susie scott

    Tanks in advance to the Iowa Air National Guard. Not only have they had water in the past at stops each day… even more they have had encouraging words to all of us as we pedal along! And that means A LOT!!

  2. rodster

    Thanks to the Guard for the water and the Air Force for helping change flats. People remember these kind gestures.

  3. gregonline

    Thanks to a great group of America’s best in advance!!!!

  4. Rich

    Having the ANG on the route makes it so much easier and safer- I don’thave to think as much about staying hydrated, knowing that there is a big supply of water waiting for me.

  5. Marty Hoganson

    Hey Marty,
    It will be good to see you out there again. It’s been a whole year! What kind of pie would you like this year?
    Marty (Capt Ron’s quad crew)

  6. Chad Moeller

    I love these guys.

  7. Bill

    A big salute to these men and women who make our ride so much more enjoyable and safe ! !

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