DES MOINES, Iowa — Registration for RAGBRAI LIV, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, officially opens Sunday for the 2027 weeklong ride.
The iconic ride runs July 24–31, 2027, and cyclists from across the nation and around the world can register ahead of the route announcement, with early registration offering the best available pricing. The 2027 route will be revealed at the annual Route Announcement Party on Jan. 23, 2027, at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.
This year, RAGBRAI selected “RAGBRAI Gives Trees – Growing Together” as the recipient of the RAGBRAI Community Fund. In partnership with the RAGBRAI Dream Team and Frazier Tree Nursery in Vinton, the initiative will plant trees in communities along the 2027 route to create greener spaces and more shade for generations to come…