RAGBRAI celebrates decades as riders converge in Iowa
RAGBRAI returns with about 10 000 riders from all 50 states and 14 other nations. The 411 mile ride spans seven days ending in Lansing on July 29. The event features optional extra miles on days one and two and routes through 39 cities with climbs totaling 12 778 feet. Special events include A Mile of Silence Gravel Loop Day and College Spirit Day.
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2017 RAGBRAI route spans Iowa from Orange City to Lansing
The 45th RAGBRAI runs Sunday to July 29 covering over 411 miles with about 13 000 feet of climb across seven days. Riders pass near 40 cities from Orange City to Lansing, detailing daily legs from Orange City to Spencer to Algona to Clear Lake to Charles City to Cresco to Waukon and finally Lansing with listed towns, mileages and climbs.
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Sioux County
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Spencer
Alton
Granville
Paullina
Primghar
Hartley
Sutherland
Algona
Dickens
Gillett Grove
Ayrshire
Curlew
Mallard
West Bend
Whittemore
Plover
Clear Lake
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Garner
Ventura
Charles City
Thornton
Swaledale
Rockwell
Cartersville
Rockford
Cresco
Ionia
New Hampton
Lawler
Protivin
Father daughter duo ride RAGBRAI across Iowa together
Kirsty Sanchez and her father Angel Sanchez plan to bike the weeklong Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Moving from South Carolina to Cedar Rapids in 2013, Kirsty joined the trek with her dad after he trained for months losing 35 pounds. They will join about 10 000 riders July 29 as they experience Iowa culture and share a memorable journey.
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Grandfather’s ashes carried on RAGBRAI by granddaughter
In Iowa City Chuck Corwin 76 who rode RAGBRAI 80 years is honored as Clare Mitchell 19 carries his ashes on the ride from Wednesday to July 29. His old cycling team will gather in Clear Lake for a memorial as Mitchell recalls the watermelon moment and his community spirit.
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Coe College team rides in memory of fallen professor
Lonnie Zingula leads the Coe College riders in the Regis ter's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, honoring Daniel Lehn who was struck and killed while cycling last July. The team of 21 riders, bonded by the trek, previously wore Lehn memorial stickers and raised funds for a scholarship in his name.
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Rider aims to wheelie 100 miles for Camp Courageous during RAGBRAI
North Liberty cyclist Brian Havlik plans a seven day RAGBRAI route riding 100 miles in wheels for Camp Courageous raising toward a $10,000 goal. Havlik, 39, has logged over 600 miles in wheelies since training began last fall with partner Charlie Visek.
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