Thursday Day 5

Here is the complete route from Centerville to Ottumwa.  The route travels 50.7 miles with just 1,999 feet of climb.  The morning ride over Rathbun Dam is a breathtaking ride that is not open to cyclists throughout the year.  The ride will visit small towns, all with populations less than 1,000 residents on the ride to Ottumwa.

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THURSDAY – JULY 28, 2016
Centerville to Rathbun – 5.7 miles
Rathbun to Moravia (Meeting) – 10.2 miles
Moravia to Unionville – 9.6 miles
Unionville to Blakesburg – 12.5 miles
Blakesburg to Ottumwa – 13.6 miles

Total Mileage – 50.7 miles

Total Feet of Climb – 1,999

The route (towns and roads) is subject to change.

The full route, along with roads and pass-through towns will be released starting this weekend.   Each daily release should be out by 8:00 am CST.  Enjoy the ride!

Here is the remaining schedule:

Friday, March 11 – release the route for Friday, July 29
Saturday, March 12 – release the route for Saturday, July 30

Support vehicle maps will be released in early July.

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