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TRAINING
FOR RAGBRAI
 Training with Duffy
LET'S GET STARTED
RAGBRAI
is a leisurely ride-not a race. You will get the most enjoyment
out of it if you have trained for the ride. Plan on riding at
least 600 training miles as you get ready for RAGBRAI week. The
route is always challenging, so the more miles you put into training,
the more you will be able to enjoy the event.
The daily mileage averages 68 miles a day, and ranges from 49
to 95 miles per day. The Iowa terrain can vary from flat to very
steep hills.
RAGBRAI should not be your training, but a culmination of your
training effort. A major cause of injuries is lack of conditioning.
If you are unable to complete the ride, you are responsible for
your own transportation home, but RAGBRAI personnel will advise
with travel logistics whenever possible.
Please consult your physician before training for RAGBRAI or
any other physical activities.
Personal Preparation Tips from RAGBRAI Host Brian Duffy
The front-page cartoonist for The Des Moines Register and the
host of RAGBRAI since 2000. Brian has ridden and drawn cartoons
on the ride since 1988. Brian lives in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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here for Duffy's Personal Preparation Tips. |
