RAGBRAI XXXVII overnight towns released

Posted Jan 28, 2009
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The route is out. Start training, people: This year’s RAGBRAI is going to be just as hilly as it was last year.

RAGBRAI XXXVII is officially underway as the overnight towns are released today. It’s the sixth-shortest route of all time, and it’ll be an extremely scenic adventure. more... Initial Reaction? Gut Feeling? The Good, the Bad, The Ugly? The Des Moines Register and BIKEIOWA wants to hear from YOU!

A FREE BIKEIOWA shirt goes to the FIRST Individual who emails BIKER@BIKEIOWA.com with the 2009 route... (offer rescinded if BIKEIOWA has already posted the route!)
Email Michael at Mmorain@DMRegister.com If You have comments. He is writing a story shortly after the announcement!
NEW BIKEIOWA FORUM - 2009 Route
Have a story about one of the towns on the route?? Email Biker@BIKEIOWA.com and we'll do a story as well!

THE ROUTE Council Bluffs, Red Oak, Greenfield, Indianola, Chariton, Ottumwa, Mt. Pleasant and Burlington.

Saturday, July 18 RAGBRAI Expo in Council Bluffs
Sunday, July 19 Council Bluffs to Red Oak Mileage: 52.6 Miles Feet of Climb: 3,684 Feet
Monday, July 20 Red Oak to Greenfield Mileage: 72.6 Miles Feet of Climb: 5,096 Feet
Tuesday, July 21 Greenfield to Indianola Mileage: 77.1 Miles Feet of Climb: 4,470 Feet
Wednesday, July 22 Indianola to Chariton Mileage: 44.4 Miles Feet of Climb: 2,182 Feet
Thursday, July 23 Chariton to Ottumwa Mileage: 76.9 Miles Feet of Climb: 3,388 Feet
Friday, July 24 Ottumwa to Mt. Pleasant Mileage: 75.5 Miles Feet of Climb: 2,841 Feet
Saturday, July 25 Mt. Pleasant to Burlington Mileage: 43.2 Miles Feet of Climb: 1,145 Feet

Statistics: RAGBRAI XXXVII Mileage: 442.3 Miles Feet of Climb: 22,806 Feet the announcement posted 12:41 by Register and on BIKEIOWA at 12:46!

the sources... www.RAGBRAI.org www.DMRegister.com