There really is a Boondocks, USA

Birthday girl Sandy Mensen, 47, of Delhi (with the black gloves) celebrated the day with Team KYBO at the Boondocks, just off Interstate 35. Team KYBO member Ryan Daniels of Waterloo “fuels up” during Day 3 of RAGBRAI on Tuesday. Is it ironic that Team...

‘Biker heaven’ is an ice cream store in Radcliffe

RADCLIFFE, Ia. — Here’s the recipe for “biker heaven”: WiFi, air-conditioning and, maybe most importantly, ice cream. It’s All Good!, a small gift and dessert store in Radcliffe, was a popular destination for RAGBRAI riders to take a load...

Epic RAGBRAI walk through bridge construction

  Alden, Ia. — I’ve trudged through construction before on this bicycle trek at the height of summer “road closed” season.  But Tuesday’s two-wheeled-turned-two-legged logjam just west of Alden may have set a new standard for a...

Karras Loop challenging, emotional for riders

John Karras sits to take pictures with RAGBRAI fans. RADCLIFFE, Ia. — Between human foosball, water fighting and pork burgers, the city of Radcliffe spent months ensuring there was plenty for RAGBRAI riders to do while taking a break from the Karras Loop, the...