John Karras and maps

On Tuesday of the ride, four of the team members of the team road the "Karras Loop" which is an extra 25 mile loop to take you over 100 miles in a day. 

John Karras is one of the two Des Moines register staff members who started the ride back in 1972. 

He and his wife were sitting at the far point of the extra loop under a tent and letting people take photos with "Grandpa RAGBRAI"

It's also interesting looking at the maps along the way where people can indicate where they are from

Saturday adventures

We made it! Here is the official welcome to Davenport and the finish!

And just because…

On the way to Augustana college… We went over the brady bridge and stopped to take pictures

So we started at Augustana Lutheran Church in Sioux City at Augustana College in rock island Illinois!

And packed up and got on the road!

Dipping tires

Here's the group doing the traditional dipping the tires in the Mississippi River!

Most of the team had over 500 miles and we had a lot of fun along the way!

Saturday mid day

So the team is peddling their way to Davenport.

With a tailwind and great cloud cover, we are ahead of schedule. 

Our rides don't show up until 1-2p st Augustana college so we are slowing down to experience the last day

By 10a, Doug Sal Kyle and Mark were in Walcott getting lunch at the city park. Steak sandwiches, beverages pie and smoothies were In order. 

Ryan Carl Bethany and Jenn made the stop at beekmans tent outside of town, which is homemade icecream and grilled amazing-ness. 

14 miles to the river! 

Here we go!

Saturday AM part 2

Here is the team gearing up at Christ the King Lutheran in Iowa city for DAY 7

Saturday

The team was on the trail by 5:30 AM.

It's a longer day… 68 miles

Hi humidity and foggy this morning but a great sunrise

Friday evening

So half of the team stayed at the last town before the end of the ride and avoided the thunderstorm this afternoon!

Once we all got in town, some of the team went down to the expo at the Coalville Landing and wanted around to look at the vendors for the last time!

Since we are right next to the University of Iowa we went to the campus wellness and recreation center to clean up and enjoy some time in the large Hottubs soaking sore muscles! 

Cheryl Juhl provided a fantastic evening meal for us and we are sitting around talking! 

Our host this evening is Christ the King Lutheran Church in Iowa City and Pastor Connie  and other staff members have wandered through to great the team