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...

Gov. Branstad to ride one day of RAGBRAI

Gov. Terry Branstad’s public schedule released today includes mention of a more rigorous activity than a press conference where the sweat is induced by TV lights and persistent questions: Branstad will ride RAGBRAI starting a 7 a.m. Tuesday. That day’s...