Day 2 – GUTHRIE CENTER

More hills on the second day of RAGBRAI LIII. 56.3 miles and 3,590 feet of climb as we roll from Harlan and descend into Guthrie Center.

“Guthrie Center may be a small town, but we take great pride in our hospitality, strong sense of community, and the beautiful countryside that surrounds us. For generations, neighbors here have come together to lend a helping hand, share a smile, and celebrate the simple joys of small-town life. During your visit, we hope you’ll experience that spirit firsthand.”

Visit Guthrie Center’s town page and socials:

GUTHRIE CENTER

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Nightly Entertainment

Town
Maps

Housing
Requests

Route
Maps

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Meeting Town

Exira

Distance: 30.8 Miles

Closing time: 3:00 pm

Pass Through Towns

Elk Horn

Distance: 21.2 Miles
Closing time: 12:00 PM

Optional Gravel Sectors

Map Files

Download these GPX files for your turn by turn navigation on each specific route. These files can be uploaded to your bike computer or used on your smartphone through the Ride With GPS app.

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.