From the birthplace of actor John Wayne in Winterset to the mecca of sprint car racing in Knoxville, RAGBRAI 2024 will let riders experience the rustic charm of southern Iowa.
The route of the 51st edition of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, announced Saturday, will extend 424 miles from Glenwood to Burlington, with stops in Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant. It will be the first southern Iowa route in five years.
Here is what to know about the beginning, ending and overnight towns on the July 21-27 ride.