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RAGBRAI 2018: What to look for Tuesday

  • 23 July, 2018
  • Des Moines Register

The first half of this week’s big-university-town two-step comes after a 62-mile ride from Jefferson to Ames.

Today’s route differs from the printed maps included with registration materials. Flooding forced a detour around Ledges State Park. Read more

MAPS: Getting around Ames

WEATHER FROM WHO-HD: 

Partly sunny. High: 84. Low: 61. Wind: 10-15 mph from the south-southwest.

ALL ABOUT AMES: Ames’ ride website

THE SIGHTS

In 40 seconds, find out what you should run into Monday:

What we saw on the route inspection ride in June | Photos

HELPFUL LINKS: Updated number for AAA complimentary light serviceSign up for severe weather alerts | Support vehicle maps

TOP NEWS AND MOMENTS FROM MONDAY:

Templeton (Rye) a welcome diversion

Lance Armstrong chows down on a pork chop

RAGBRAI co-founder and syndicated columnist Donald Kaul has died

After Hurricane Maria, couple find some normalcy on RAGBRAI

Monday’s photos:

RAGBRAI Day 2 photos: Denison to Jefferson

RAGBRAI Day 2 photos: Denison to Jefferson

Lance Armstrong drops in at Mr. Pork Chop:

Watch the beautiful sunrise from the air:

The best sights of day 2:

FOLLOW RAGBRAI ALL WEEK

The Register’s photographers and reporters are excited and proud to join thousands of cyclists examining the state’s beauty and hospitality on world’s largest, oldest and longest recreational bicycle touring event.

You’ll find new photos, videos and stories of and about your fellow riders constantly all week long at RAGBRAI.com. Follow @RAGBRAI_IOWA on Twitter, like RAGBRAI on Facebook and check out @RAGBRAI on Instagram for more.

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