Riders make first pedal push of RAGBRAI

Tires were dipped, camps were taken down and the luggage trucks were moving out. RAGBRAI day 1 is underway and riders have been streaming out of Council Bluffs all morning. Molly Acevalo and Justin Peters were putting past mi it’s touches on their bikes and...

Day 1: What to know before heading out

Here’s a quick primer about today’s ride from Council Bluffs to Harlan: WEATHER: WHO-TV of Des Moines says scattered storms are possible early today and then clear out, though the clouds will keep things cooler. The forecast high is 85. TONIGHT’S...

For Australian, a gastronomic tour of Iowa

Gary Whitby from Perth, Australia, will ride his first RAGBRAI this week. He said he is most excited for the food. RAGBRAI 41 kicks off in Council Bluffs Saturday. Riders set up camp and dipped their tires in the river as they prepare for the start of the ride...

COUNCIL BLUFFS – Riders won’t dip their tires in the Missouri River until tomorrow, but dozens of cyclists arrived early today to prepare for the ride and visit the kick-off bike expo. On Sunday, an estimated 10,000 people will leave Council Bluffs and...