RAGBRAI LII July 19 - 26, 2025

RAGBRAI LII Route Announcement Calendar of Events

  • 16 January, 2025
  • Andrea Parrott
Make sure you don’t miss a thing as the RAGBRAI LII Route takes flight!

 

Friday, January 24

RAGBRAI HQ Open House – the Party Before the Party!

What better way to kick off Route Announcement Weekend than with a party! Come on down to RAGBRAI HQ and enjoy. The open house will feature snacks, drinks, camaraderie, and brand new merch!

When: From 5 – 8pm Central
Where: RAGBRAI HQ is located at 501 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
More info: Check out our Facebook Event Listing

 

Saturday, January 25 – The Big Day!

Pre-Announcement Zwift Virtual Ride

Join RAGBRAI Ride Director Matt Phippen and the crew for a 60 minute virtual bike ride to kick off Route Announcement Day. Matt will answer questions about RAGBRAI and maybe you can find out what towns will be on route in July.

When: Ride starts at 8am Central sharp
Where: This event is virtual!
More info: Check out our Facebook event listing for more info, link to join, and to register (it’s free!)

 

Iowa Bike Expo

Stop by the RAGBRAI Booth at the Iowa Bike Expo! Check out our RAGBRAI LII Kit, 2025 merch, including some new items.

Bonus: the JustGoBike Podcast will be on site, recording live throughout the day. The Expo will also feature the debut of JustGoBike podcast merch!

When: 9am – 3pm Central
Where: Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
More Info: IowaBikeExpo.com

 

RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party

Ride Director Matt Phippen will reveal Iowa’s best kept (and most eagerly awaited) secret – the RAGBRAI LII route!

When: 6 – 10pm Central
Where: Vibrant Music Hall, 2938 Grand Prairie Pkwy, Waukee, IA 50263
Tickets: Find them here on RAGBRAI.com! 
Can’t make it: Watch the Announcement Live Stream on the RAGBRAI Facebook page starting at 7:45pm. Stay tuned to our Facebook page after the announcement for a second live stream, Murph will interview Matt, RAGBRAI LII Overnight Towns, and more!

 

February 2025

RAGBRAI LII February Town Hall

Ride Director Matt Phippen and the team fill you in on what we’ve been up to, and answer your questions about cycling across Iowa.

When: February 6, 6:30pm Central
Where: Virtual Meeting – link coming soon!

 

July 2025

RAGBRAI LII – The Ride!

From the rolling hills to the welcoming small towns, RAGBRAI LII promises memories to last a lifetime.

When: July 19 – 26, 2025
Where: We’ll find out on January 25!
More info and Register: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-registration/

 

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