Munson: Wednesday was so easy …

CLEAR LAKE, Ia. – I had an inkling that Wednesday was the easiest RAGBRAI day in history when I zoomed by the Mr. Pork Chop bus before 9 a.m. and rolled into Clear Lake before 10. But then I also found the data to back it up — and not just the balmy 75 degrees...

What to look for Thursday

Here’s a quick look ahead toward Thursday’s 66-mile ride from Mason City to Waverly: MAP: Getting around in Waverly | More Waverly maps WEATHER: Thursday morning will be comfortable. Highs should reach the upper 70s. There is a slight chance for showers late Thursday....

86-year-old world bicycling champ takes it easy on RAGBRAI

Clear Lake — Carl Grove doesn’t look like a world champion. He doesn’t look 86 years old, either, but it’s true. The spry little guy from Elkhart, Ind., learned to bike on a $1.25 Schwinn from his dad and started cycling competitively more than...