If you’re of the opinion that nothing good comes easy, this is the RAGBRAI 2024 day for you: 82 miles and 4,519 — yes, 4,519 — feet of climb. RAGBRAI comfortingly reassures us that it’s a rolling sort of ride, with plenty of opportunities to coast the first part of the uphills on the momentum of the previous drop.
But if this isn’t the kind of terrain and distance riders are accustomed to covering, they might want to consider joining the substantial throngs making an early morning departure to beat the heat and allow plenty of time to get to the overnight town of Winterset.
Here’s what’s ahead.
Tuesday’s RAGBRAI route
Atlantic to Winterset.
What to know
It’s a long route with a lot of towns — seven between Atlantic and Winterset — to pause in along the way. A few highlights:
- Cumberland’s town tap has a selfie-worthy name: Middle of Nowhere. Whether it’s open or not — the hours are a bit irregular — the town is planning a big party.