Ragbrai 2011

The 39th Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa takes place this week. The trip starts in Glenwood, where riders will dip their tires into water from the Missouri River. 454 miles later, riders will dip their tires into the Mississippi River at Davenport to end the journey.	RAGBRAI Updates from Twitter

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RAGBRAI Riders Rolling into Coralville

CORALVILLE, Iowa – Many RAGBRAI riders go at a leisurely pace, taking in the pass through towns, eating – and perhaps drinking – along the way. Not Richard Varn. “I’d hurl if I stopped and ate a pork... Read More »

Blog: Day Three ... it was a long day

It was a long day today. 70 some odd miles and not many hills to speak of. In theory it sounds good, but maybe a few more smaller hills wouldn’t have been too bad, just so there would have been a break... Read More »

Blog: Day Two on RAGBRAI

I'm sure my last post made no sense. We're pretty sure I was suffering dehydrated and had way too much sun. Throw in the fact that I realized this morning I didn't really eat anything all day...I was... Read More »

WATCH: Day Two of RAGBRAI

YouNews: RAGBRAI Invades Carroll

Best chicken west of the mississippi!! Served at carroll church of christ for a fundraiser for the youth group!! YUMMY!!! & Mini tent city @ church in carroll!... Read More »

RAGBRAI Director: Iowa Bike Trek More Popular

GLENWOOD, Iowa (AP) — The director of an annual cross-state bicycling event in Iowa says increased out-of-state participation is evidence of the ride's growing popularity. The Des Moines Register's Annual... Read More »

Blog: Final Stuff

I broke and then replaced my saddle this week, and have a new tire to put on my bike this morning. Then, it’s off to RAGBRAI! I may not be updating this blog much—computer is not going with me, and my... Read More »

RAGBRAI Riders Prepare For The Big Event

CORALVILLE, Iowa- In about two weeks the annual RAGBRAI event will kick off in Glenwood. The event starts the 24th and rides through Coralville on Friday the 29th. On June 9th a training ride was held... Read More »

Coralville Seeks More Volunteers to Host RAGBRAI Riders

CORALVILLE, Iowa - When 10,000 cyclists pull into Coralville later this month on day seven of RAGBRAI, event organizers would like to have host homes for everyone who would rather not pitch a tent at the... Read More »

Armstrong to Ride RAGBRAI

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The manager for seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong says Armstrong plans to ride in RAGBRAI. Manager Mark Higgins says Armstrong will take part in a portion of the... Read More »

Coralville, Iowa City Hotel Rooms Nearly Gone For RAGBRAI Weekend

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - It has evidently been a long five year wait for RAGBRAI riders and fans in Coralville. On Thursday Laurie Haman, Vice President of the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitors... Read More »

North Liberty Bike Shop Gears Up for RAGBRAI

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa - Thousands of RAGBRAI riders are getting ready to take a journey across the state in six months. Eight cities will host an overnight stops during the 470-plus mile route. From west... Read More »

John Campbell's Monday Morning RAGBRAI Report

John Campbell's Tuesday Morning RAGBRAI Report

John Campbell's Tuesday Evening RAGBRAI Report

John Campbell's Wednesday Morning RAGBRAI Report

WATCH: Keeping Cool on RAGBRAI

A highlight of RAGBRAI was "the Swing" in Cartersville. For $5, riders could climb a metal tower, grab a rope, swing out over a man made pond and drop off.