REFLECTIONS FROM THE RIDE Today's ride was only 31.6 miles. It did pack a climb of 1,148 feet. In that short distance. We passed through...

We left town to another Iowa sunrise over a Grant Wood landscape. Technically, God created it, Wood tried to replicate it, and I would...

We are over halfway so it's all downhill from here, right? NOT! Today was the tester, and I passed! Another great day on RAGBRAI! Today...

THIS RIDE IS RAMPING UP! Have I told you I love RAGBRAI? For whatever reason, dehydration, not enough calories (yah, I know that one’s...

Our route today was 55.5 miles with 1028 feet of climb. There was an optional "Gravel Loop" that added another 15. Most of the people...

Today’s route was shorter at 67.5 miles. It began with mostly manageable rolling hills then flattened out. There was only 1097 feet of...

The ride from Iowa City to Davenport today was 68.9 miles, long for a final day ride. My bus for home leaves at 4:30 PM, and missing the...

It was College Jersey Day, and many riders supported their teams. For this one-day, rival Hawkeyes and Cyclones rode side by side. It was...

At each of the towns on RAGBRAI, people of all ages line the streets to cheer us on. They clap, wave, shout encouragement, high five us,...

Another day, another sunrise. This does not get old people. We left Ames for Nevada in heavy bike traffic and light headwinds. Nevada’s...

After submitting my article Monday night in Jefferson, I rode to the top of the Mahoney Bell Tower to take in the views. Jefferson’s...

The logistics of being a host community for RAGBRAI must be overwhelming. I have no experience from which to judge, but I have to believe...

Saturday night in camp I met up with old friends and made new ones. Siouxland Cyclists is not just for Siouxland cyclists and there were...

There goes another one of those bikers hogging the road. Who do they think they are? And what’s up with those ridiculous clothes? Neon...