(Des Moines, IA) — For the first time ever, RAGBRAI riders will cross state lines.
Organizers of the annual cycling event released the official route this morning. On Day two of the event, riders will head north from Milford on Route 86 and cross into Minnesota for a 15-mile stretch before re-entering Iowa near the northeast corner of Big Spirit Lake. The 2025 edition of RAGBRAI kicks off July 19th in Orange City.
The 406 mile ride ends July 26th in Guttenberg.
RAGBRAI, short for The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is a week-long cycling event held each year across the state. Now in its 52nd year, it holds the title as the world’s oldest, largest, and longest recreational bike tour. This event draws riders from all 50 states and numerous countries worldwide.
