RAGBRAI Riders Battle Heat and Breakdowns | Des Moines News

RAGBRAI riders braved bike breakdowns and 100-degree heat as they rolled into Guthrie Center, finding lifelines at Bike World’s bustling pit stop and cooling refuge in the Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library. Mechanics worked grueling 12-hour shifts to keep wheels turning, while riders learned that regular maintenance could’ve saved headaches. With cooler temps ahead and College Jersey Day on tap, the journey toward Boone continues — powered by community, grit, and a whole lot of school spirit. 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/41037211a6bc3074