RAGBRAI 2026

Pump up your tires and slip into your brightest, most colorful bib shorts—we’re inviting you to join the wildest mass cycling migration on the planet. Deep America is opening its arms wide for a completely crazy pedal-powered road trip! 🚲

Set down your bags in the state of Iowa, right in the middle of the vast plains of the American Midwest 🇺🇸. The concept behind this one-of-a-kind adventure flat-out rejects the stopwatch to focus on a non-competitive epic spread over seven consecutive days. Crossing the entire state from west to east makes for an impressive journey 🗺️.

The true soul of the route reveals itself in the daily visit to a multitude of small rural towns. Farmers and locals turn their yards into impromptu banquets, offering you an unforgettable food immersion with homemade rhubarb pies and gigantic barbecue-grilled pork chops 🥧.

Leave the austerity of the pro peloton in the closet—this institution feels like a huge traveling festival where recumbent bikes mingle with tandems blasting music 🎶. Each day ends with municipal sports fields transforming into titanic campgrounds, where cold drinks flow freely in front of open-air concerts. A monumental fairground vibe takes over the country roads, turning physical effort into a gigantic summer camp for adults ⛺.

Still keep a dash of curiosity to wander through the hidden treasures of this especially endearing region once your two-wheeler is parked. Transport your loved ones into a romantic movie set by going to photograph the iconic covered bridges of Madison County, made world-famous by the big screen 🌉. Also point your duo toward the lanes and craft breweries of the historic Amana Colonies, founded by German pioneers. Secure your participant wristband without hesitation and come celebrate the legendary hospitality of the heart of America! 🥳