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RAGBRAI 2018: What to look for Wednesday

  • 24 July, 2018
  • Des Moines Register

After Wednesday, we will be closer to the end than the beginning. It’s a 68-mile ride from Ames to Newton.

MAPS: Getting around Newton

WEATHER FROM WHO-HD: 

Partly sunny; chance of morning showers. High: 80. Low: 61.

ALL ABOUT NEWTON: Newton’s ride website

THE SIGHTS

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

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TOP NEWS AND MOMENTS FROM TUESDAY:

Were nails left on RAGBRAI route intentionally?

Air Force team aids broken-down riders

Family rides for 10-year-old whose organs live on in scores of people

Officer attracts attention riding for Concerns of Police Survivors

Tuesday’s photos:

RAGBRAI Day 3 photos: Jefferson to Ames

RAGBRAI Day 3 photos: Jefferson to Ames

Above Day 3 of RAGBRAI:

Riders enter Iowa State’s Jack Trice Stadium:

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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.

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