RAGBRAI 2026: America 250 Adventure | Des Moines News

RAGBRAI 2026 is here — the shortest ride ever at 391 miles, kicking off with a brutal 87.1-mile day through hills and small towns, culminating in Independence’s America 250 celebration with concerts, loops for extra bragging rights, and temps hitting 88°F. Gear up, hydrate, and ride through Iowa’s heartland — it’s the 53rd year of this legendary journey. 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/c064e0a1d0c0db7e