(Des Moines) The 52nd Annual RAGBRAI route stretches through northern Iowa, offering cyclists a scenic adventure. Officials unveiled the route during an announcement party at the Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee. This year’s ride takes place from July 19 to July 26, starting in Orange City and passing through Milford, Estherville, Forest City, Iowa Falls, Cedar Falls, and Oelwein before concluding in Guttenberg. Covering 406 miles with 10,487 feet of climb, it is the sixth flattest and second shortest route in RAGBRAI history.
RAGBRAI Officials Release 2025 Route
By Tom Robinson
Jan 26, 2025 | 3:10 PM
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