E-Bikes on RAGBRAI: Power, Pace, and Responsibility | Des Moines News

RAGBRAI’s 53rd year sees a surge of electric bikes—helping older riders conquer Iowa’s heat, hills, and headwinds while staying part of the community. Ride director Matt Phippen calls them a game-changer, but warns riders to use electric assist responsibly: no speeding past others or weaving through traffic. Confusion between e-bikes and faster e-motos? The Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s got that covered—e-motos aren’t allowed, and e-bikes must stay within safe limits. Safety first, fun always—RAGBRAI’s embracing the future while keeping things smooth and drama-free. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3cb26c6d30bb5770