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RIDE REMINDER
Thu January 29 2026 / Issue #63

On Our Radar

A new year is officially rolling, even if Iowa is still locked in winter mode. While rides may be shorter (or happening indoors), the cycling calendar is already warming up. Our 2025 Year in Review is live, the Iowa Bike Expo + Banquet wrapped with full rooms and full hearts, and the RAGBRAI LIII overnight towns are officially announced. Missed the Expo? We’ve got you covered with a second-chance 26% discount that’s very much worth scrolling for. Even with the cold-weather events like Alpe Du MonesFrozen Fat FondoBRR Ride, Macbride Fat Tire Race being close, Spring is closer than it feels - and there’s a lot to catch up on below.

Our heartfelt condolences to fellow cyclist, Alex Pretti, his family and friends. Memorial rides honoring Alex Pretti are happening locally and worldwide, including this Saturday in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Ida Grove with additional ride details and coverage available from Bikepacking.com.
Thanks for using BikeIowa
Ride Safe!
Scott Sumpter

Features

RAGBRAI LIII Route announced - Overnight Towns »

From river valleys to rolling farmland, these overnight towns set the tone for RAGBRAI LIII

2025 - BIKEIOWA Year In Review »

Looking back on 2025: BIKEIOWA’s 24th year further cemented Iowa as a place where cycling culture doesn’t just exist - it thrives.

Best Jersey Contest: Battle for the Belt (Powered by Primal Wear) »

Who has the Best Jersey in Iowa? It’s time to find out.

RAGBRAI "The Impact" - By Southbound Films »

RAGBRAI “The Impact” delivers heartwarming stories and profound cultural phenomenon behind the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI)

Upcoming Events

Sat Jan 31 2026
Alpe Du Mones Event #2 - Captain Roy's »
Des Moines, Other
FORC - Frozen Fat Fondo Fest »
Davenport, Fat Bike
Memorial Ride in Des Moines Honors the Life of Alex Pretti - A Stand for Justice and Community »
Des Moines, Other
Mon Feb 02 2026
Major Taylor Iowa Weekly Monday Night Signature Ride »
Des Moines, Trail Ride
Sat Feb 07 2026
2026 BRR - Perry's 49th Annual Bike Ride to Rippey »
Perry, Party Ride
9th Annual Lake Macbride Fat Tire Classic »
Solon, Fat Bike
Mike Aceto at Drifters - 2026 BRR Ride »
Bouton, Party Ride
Mon Feb 09 2026
Major Taylor Iowa Weekly Monday Night Signature Ride »
Des Moines, Trail Ride
Thu Feb 12 2026
RAGBRAI LIII Town Hall Meeting - FEB »
Des Moines, Meeting
Sat Feb 14 2026
Trio Aceto at The Front Row - Frozen Ride 2026 »
Clive, Party Ride
Mon Feb 16 2026
Major Taylor Iowa Weekly Monday Night Signature Ride »
Des Moines, Trail Ride
Sat Feb 21 2026
Alpe Du Mones Event #3 - Chain & Spoke »
Des Moines, Other
Bondu Chowder Ride »
Bondurant, Trail Ride
Mon Feb 23 2026
Major Taylor Iowa Weekly Monday Night Signature Ride »
Des Moines, Trail Ride
Sat Feb 28 2026
CIRREM 18 »
Cumming, Gravel
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Just Posted Events

Thu Feb 12 2026
RAGBRAI LIII Town Hall Meeting - FEB »
Des Moines, Meeting
Sat Jan 31 2026
Memorial Ride in Des Moines Honors the Life of Alex Pretti - A Stand for Justice and Community »
Des Moines, Other
Sat Sep 26 2026
ABOB Des Moines - High Trestle Trail Fun Ride »
Madrid, Trail Ride
Sat Jul 11 2026
ABOB Des Moines - Breakfast Ride »
Des Moines, Trail Ride
Wed Jun 24 2026
ABOB Des Moines - Dinner Ride »
Des Moines, Trail Ride
Sat Jun 13 2026
ABOB Des Moines - Breakfast Ride »
Indianola, Trail Ride
Sat Apr 25 2026
ABOB Des Moines - Annual Spring Dust Off »
Des Moines, Trail Ride
Mon Aug 24 2026
Big Sky Spectaculaire »
Bozeman MT, Gravel
Sat Jun 06 2026
Bridges Ride »
Waterloo, Trail Ride
Sat Apr 04 2026
Iowa Spring Classic - Cumming »
Cumming, Gravel
Sat Feb 14 2026
Trio Aceto at The Front Row - Frozen Ride 2026 »
Clive, Party Ride
Sat Feb 07 2026
Mike Aceto at Drifters - 2026 BRR Ride »
Bouton, Party Ride
Tue May 05 2026
Iowa Gravel Project Weekly #5 Cumming Tap »
Cumming, Meeting
Tue Apr 28 2026
Iowa Gravel Project Weekly #4 Grimes »
Grimes, Gravel
Sat May 02 2026
International Women's MTB Day 2026 »
Des Moines, Mountain Biking

News

Memorial Rides Across Iowa, the U.S., and Beyond Honor the Life of Alex Pretti »
Towns of RAGBRAI 2026: What to know about the communities on the route »
What is RAGBRAI? What to know about the 53-year-old Iowa tradition »
RAGBRAI 53 to stop in Dyersville »
RAGBRAI’s route will be shortest in the ride’s 53-year history »
Iowa Bike Expo celebrates plans to build indoor race track, RAGBRAI LIII route revealed »
53rd RAGBRAI Route Has Been Announced »
RAGBRAI route: Here's where the 53rd bike ride across Iowa will go »
E-bikes, e-scooters' popularity poses new challenges for Iowa leaders »
Endurance bike, foot races planned for Dubuque County »
Motorcyclists illegally driving on Bettendorf bike path almost hit bystanders »
RAGBRAI - Top 10 Tips – Jan. ’26 »
"I Missed the Iowa Bike Expo" Discount »
RAGBRAI Director Matt Phippen to Headline RRVTA’s 2026 Annual Banquet »
Velorosa Presses Pause on Apparel - Team Rolls On »
Iowa Bike Expo Stage Programming – SCHEDULE »
Street Collective is Hiring New Executive Director »
IBC ACTION ALERT: Super Speeders »
Des Moines Volunteer Wins: The Golden Grabber »
Iowa records historic low traffic deaths, in part from hands-free law »
RAGBRAI will announce its 2026 route soon. Find out when and where »
Linn County, Iowa, built a $400K gravity park and demand has exceeded all expectations »
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Reviews

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Thu January 29 2026 / Issue #63