Each month we have published ten tips to help you prepare for RAGBRAI LIII. This is it – your final Top 10 before we head to Onawa and pedal across Iowa. We can’t wait to see you! Complete our Top 10 Tips and ensure you’re on route to ride RAGBRAI LIII.
Here are our Top 10 Tips to Prepare for RAGBRAI LIII:
1. Download Ride with GPS and our 2026 Route Maps – for Riders and Drivers
The RAGBRAI Rider and Support Driver Routes are here!
The bicycle and vehicle routes are hosted by Ride with GPS. Get your maps, your way. Whether you’re a rider or a driver there are several route options available.
We strongly encourage you to download the routes before you arrive in Onawa.
2. Wristband Packets Have Shipped!
Two of our most FAQs right now are “What is my wristband number?” and “Where is my wristband packet?”
We just sent an email to all registered riders with their wristband numbers. If you didn’t see that email, please check your spam folder. Or you can also view your wristband number in EnMotive. Just follow the steps below:
- Go to https://enmotive.com/users/login
- Click login in the upper right corner
- Scroll to Current and Upcoming Events
- Click the blue Actions dropdown
- Select View Registration
- Your wristband number will appear here. NOTE bib number = wristband number
Wristband shipping is now complete! You should have received a tracking number to the email address you used to register for RAGBRAI. Need more info or have questions? Email [email protected].
All international registrations and those completed after 6/1 will be available for packet pickup in Onawa. More information about that here.
3. Get ready for the Day 0 Expo in Onawa!
Where:
Onawa, IA
When:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Day 0 Expo in Onawa is where RAGBRAI begins! Shop the latest in gear, accessories, nutrition, and bike tourism from the top manufacturers in the industry. The Official Bike Shops of RAGBRAI will be on site for any last-minute repairs and equipment. In addition, the RAGBRAI merchandise trailers will be selling all your favorite RAGBRAI merchandise with some ride-only items on the racks!
Newbies and Support Drivers
Plant to attend our Safety Meetings in Onawa on Saturday, July 18.
More information available here.
4. Grab your RAGBRAI LIII Merch Before the Shop Closes 7/6
The Online Shop is closing 7/6 so we can pack for the ride. After that, stop by and see us in our large, blue merchandise trailers on RAGBRAI LIII! The Online Shop will reopen in August.
NOTE: Button below will only work through 7/6/26.
5. Merchandise Return & Exchange Info
Need to return or exchange your RAGBRAI merchandise? Follow the link to learn more. The process is slightly different depending on where you purchased your items: online, with registration, or on the ride.
6. Catch the Latest from our Overnight and Pass Through Towns!
The communities of RAGBRAI LIII have been working hard to host us later this month. Many of them are publishing town maps, and lists of all the vendors you can expect to find in town. You can find everything all in one place on the Route page, organized by day. You can also find route maps, housing request forms, entertainment listings, and more! Updated frequently so you’re always in the loop.
7. Attend our July Town Hall Meeting – last one for RAGBRAI LIII!
The June Town Hall covered our travels on the Route Inspection Ride, last minute prep tips, and more.
The July Town Hall will be Thursday, July 9 at 6:30pm Central. It’s our final Town Hall before RAGBRAI LIII. Join us to chat about the GPS files for riders and support drivers, last minute prep, the Day Zero Expo, and more!
Registration is free. It’s not required to attend, but it is required if you want to ask questions. You can watch all 2026 Town Halls on our YouTube channel.
8. Support Iowa’s Community Bike Shops
Iowa’s Community Bike Shops are our Community Fund beneficiary for RAGBRAI LIII. Help us reach our goal! There’s still time to donate, either directly, or at our Merchandise Trailers. You can find the Merchandise Trailers at the Day 0 Expo in Onawa and in each overnight town during the ride.
Find out more about RAGBRAI Gives and our Community Fund here.
9. Town Maps are Here!
The RAGBRAI LIII Overnight Town Maps are here! Use these maps to guide your travels around the Overnight Towns, explore the downtown Expo areas, locate vendors, find the Main Campgrounds, and more! You can find them on our Route page.
10. Download the Apps
The RAGBRAI App is updated for 2026!
Available on Apple and Android, have all the daily details you need to complete your ride across the state at your fingertips!
Stay safe! Download the Smart911 app to your phone before you arrive in Onawa to receive location-based alerts on weather emergences during RAGBRAI LIII.
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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