Did you know this year's RAGBRAI is supposed to be the hilliest in the ride's 51 year history? My terror is your gain, as we're gonna ride some hills! This is an urban ride that includes some trails (but is mostly road). The majority of the roads on this route have bike lanes or nice shoulders. There are three long hill sections, including Ohio/Cherokee and Montreal. The leader will not be “attacking” these hills and we will regroup as needed after each major climb. There's a rest stop at the Holiday at Plato and Wabasha at Mile 16 (just before we climb Ohio). Route may change as flooding/construction abates. Restrooms and water are available at the Brackett Park Recreational Center at the ride start. Leader will be at a picnic table just north of the rec center. Please park on 39th Ave South to the east of the park. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
Leader will have a limited amount of cue sheets available, but recommends downloading the route to your phone ahead of time.
Must be an active TCBC member or 1st time guest to ride. Hope to see you there!