(Fort Dodge, IA) With heat indices expected to climb up to 105-110 today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday), riders in RAGBRAI are looking to beat the heat. Dave Morris of Orange City is making his first ride. At the overnight stop in Fort Dodge, he says his approach thus far has been to get an early start. He says they got up at 5:30 in the morning and got on the road by seven to try and avoid the heat. James Townsend of Nebraska is a veteran of the event. He says if you sweat a lot you can do the heat on the ride. He says the heat bothers him more when he is stopped and at night in his tent. Riders leave Fort Dodge today (Tuesday) and will make their way to Iowa Falls for the overnight stop.
Learfield News Wire
