RAGBRAI riders tackle record 160-mile day across Iowa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:19 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Riders participating in RAGBRAI faced a record-long day on July 23, completing a challenging 160-mile route in cool temperatures and strong headwinds. This year, RAGBRAI introduced the America 250 Double Loop as part of the event's 53-year history. Approximately 600 riders took on the extended route, starting from Jesup and finishing in Independence. Cyclists like Annika Sisac and Brian Kelly highlighted the personal challenges and motivations behind attempting the longest ride. The event continues as part of a multi-day bike ride across Iowa, celebrating America's 250th birthday.
- •Riders faced the longest-ever single-day route in RAGBRAI history.
- •Around 600 riders attempted the 160-mile America 250 Double Loop.
- •Conditions included cooler temps and challenging Iowa hills.
- •Cyclists shared personal motivations and experiences during the ride.
- •RAGBRAI continues its annual tradition across Iowa.
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — RAGBRAI’s longest day ever tested even its fittest riders
"From cooler temps to rolling Iowa hills, riders explain how they prepared—physically and mentally—for RAGBRAI’s record-long 160-mile day.
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