RAGBRAI Training: Rule #2 : Ride Far

by Coach David Ertl Rule #1 is Ride Consistently.  Rule #2 is built upon Rule #1.   Riding consistently will prepare your body for the daily rigors of riding on RAGBRAI.  Rule #2 will help build endurance so you can more easily make it through the long miles each day...

RAGBRAI Route Inspection Pre-Ride Day 6 – Ottumwa to Washington

RAGBRAIers will enjoy the 68.5 miles that includes 2,541 feet of climb as a bit longer than the day before but a bit flatter.  The ride out of Ottumwa will challenge most with some steep climbs through the city before it flattens on the rural stretches.  Riders will...