Day 1 – HARLAN
The first miles of RAGBRAI LIII, 59.3 miles and 3,506 feet of climb from Onawa to Harlan, to get your blood pumping for the week ahead.
“Harlan welcomes cyclists of all backgrounds through hospitality and a spirit of champion character. Join us in the heart of Shelby County to experience our rolling hills, historic square, and deep-rooted community pride.“
Visit Harlan’s town page and socials:
Nightly Entertainment
Town
Maps
Housing
Requests
Route
Maps
Nightly Entertainment
Town
Maps
Housing
Requests
Route
Maps
Meeting Town
Dunlap
Distance: 32.1 Miles
Closing time: 2:30 PM
Pass Through Towns
Turin
Distance: 7.6 Miles
Closing time: 12:00 PM
Soldier
Distance: 18.3 Miles
Closing time: 1:00 PM
Earling
Distance: 45.2 Miles
Closing time: 4:00 PM
Westphalia
Distance: 50.8 Miles
Closing time: 5:00 PM
Optional Gravel Sectors
Map Files
Support drivers have two route options to reach the next town:
- Direct Route (No Meeting Town): This route avoids the meeting town and the bike route, offering the fastest way to the next overnight town.
- Meeting Town Route: This route takes you into the meeting town’s staging area, where you can safely connect with your team, friends, or family.
Town Map
Downtown Map
Entertainment
