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RAGBRAI 2026 Draws 20,000 Riders, Funds 37 Town Projects

7/27/2026

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RAGBRAI 2026 took place in Dubuque on July 25, 2026, with 20,000 riders completing a 406.9-mile route.
About 1,000 support drivers and companions traveled with the cyclists.
Construction added 18.2 miles, raising total climb to 16,320 feet.
Organizers allocated $570,000 to 37 towns for projects such as windmill restoration, a dog park, a splash pad and a theater marquee.

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RAGBRAI 2026 took place in Dubuque on July 25, 2026, with 20,000 riders completing a 406.9-mile route.
About 1,000 support drivers and companions traveled with the cyclists.
Construction added 18.2 miles, raising total climb to 16,320 feet.
Organizers allocated $570,000 to 37 towns for projects such as windmill restoration, a dog park, a splash pad and a theater marquee.