Your official RAGBRAI LIII navigation routes are here, brought to you by Ride with GPS!
Use the information below to get your maps, your way. Whether you’re a rider or a driver there are several options for downloading and using the route files provided. Instructions for accessing those files are outlined below.
Route Files – Getting Started
We strongly encourage you to follow the steps below before you arrive in Onawa.
1. Download the mobile app https://ridewithgps.com/app
2. Log in or create a new account
3. Join your preferred RAGBRAI Ride with GPS event below:
Bicycle Routes
DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING HERE
or
Scan the QR Code:
Important note: There are two bicycle routes per day, with the exception of Day 5 when you have the Karras Loop and America 250 Double Loop option. On Day 5 riders can choose from the paved bicycle route, the gravel options, and the paved route with Karras Loop and the America 250 Double Loop. Be sure to select the correct routes you are planning to ride when downloading your files.
Support Drivers
DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING HERE
OR
Scan the QR Code:
These routes have been developed with the Iowa Department of Transportation to ensure you are not traveling on the bicycle route at any time. It is important to follow these routes exclusively. RAGBRAI vehicles are discouraged from the bicycle route to ensure the safety of riders and emergency vehicles. There is turn-by-turn navigation with voice prompts for each day’s route.
Included for 2026
There are two route options, one that takes you directly to the next Overnight Town, and one that stops in the Meeting Town. Note: There is no meeting town on Day 7. Make sure you are selecting the correct version to download and navigate.
Once you’ve joined, you can:
- Use Voice Navigation in the mobile app
- Download Offline Maps in the mobile app
- Sync and send routes to your GPS cycling computers
Helpful Links:
Ride with GPS help site
Ride with GPS mobile app support
Compatible Devices with Ride with GPS mobile app
If you still have questions or need assistance, email [email protected]
The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is the longest, largest, and oldest recreational bicycle touring event in the world. Since 1973, it has brought thousands of cyclists together to experience the beauty of Iowa’s countryside, small-town hospitality, and unforgettable memories
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