Training for RAGBRAI
The Road To RAGBRAI starts here. Training for RAGBRAI will make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. Follow along with the RAGBRAI coaching plan each year to prepare for your best ride yet.
Coach David Ertl has been writing training tips for RAGBRAI since 2009. Thanks to Coach Ertl for 15 years of helping us get in shape for RAGBRAI so we can enjoy it to the fullest! Scroll down to see his training blogs archived for your use.
Featured Blog
Training for the America 250 Double Loop
Coach Erin gives us training advice for riders preparing to take on the America 250 Double Loop – or any long ride.
RAGBRAI Training: Head for the Hills!
OK, I’m going to hit this topic head on and right up front. Lots of you are talking about the hills on this year’s route. I can sense...
RAGBRAI Training: The 2024 Plan is Here
By now you have likely seen the route announcement of the 2024 version of RAGBRAI. The good news, for some, is that it isn’t 500 miles...