The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, also known as RAGBRAI, is set to begin on July 19 in Onawa and end on July 25 in Dubuque. This year’s route is the shortest in RAGBRAI’s history, spanning 391 miles, and the 10th-hilliest, with over 16,000 feet of climb.
Route Highlights
The route will pass through several towns, including Harlan, Guthrie Center, Boone, Marshalltown, Independence, and Dyersville, with overnight stops in each. Riders can look forward to various concerts, food, and activities along the way.
Some notable stops include the Lewis and Clark State Park in Onawa, the Monona County Veterans Memorial Museum, and the Treehouse Village at the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid. Riders can also enjoy the scenic views of the Iowa countryside and the rolling hills of the region.
RAGBRAI is a non-competitive ride that aims to promote cycling, community, and fun. It attracts thousands of riders from all over the world and is considered one of the largest and longest recreational bicycle rides in the world.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
