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RAGBRAI LII 2025

eventJuly 20-26, 2025
location_onEstherville, IA

Weather at a Glance

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Temperature
66°F - 89°F
Feels like 63°F - 92°F
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Precipitation
45% chance
0.00 in
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Wind
7 mph SSE
Gusts to 25 mph
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UV Index
9
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Minute-by-minute wind, rain, and temperature along your route.

Routes

Sunday, July 20

Day 1 - Orange City to Milford Route Forecast

straighten73 mi
trending_up1145 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM6264666870727476788062646668707274767880
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM0510152005101520
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
9 mph E Gusts to 21 mph
Interactive map loading

Monday, July 21

Day 2 - Milford to Estherville Route Forecast

straighten42 mi
trending_up860 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM666870727476666870727476
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM0510152005101520
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
9 mph SE Gusts to 18 mph
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Tuesday, July 22

Day 3 - Estherville to Forest City Route Forecast

straighten74 mi
trending_up945 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM7072747678808284868870727476788082848688
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM024681012141618024681012141618
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
10 mph SSE Gusts to 17 mph
Interactive map loading

Wednesday, July 23

Day 4 - Forest City to Iowa Falls Route Forecast

straighten72 mi
trending_up1155 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM7580859075808590
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM05101520250510152025
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
11 mph S Gusts to 25 mph
Interactive map loading

Thursday, July 24

Day 5 - Iowa Falls to Cedar Falls Route Forecast

straighten52 mi
trending_up1073 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM707274767880707274767880
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM0246810121402468101214
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
6 mph SW Gusts to 14 mph
Interactive map loading

Friday, July 25

Day 6 - Cedar Falls to Oelwein Route Forecast

straighten38 mi
trending_up938 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM9:00 AM68707274767880826870727476788082
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM9:00 AM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM9:00 AM02468100246810
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
4 mph NE Gusts to 9 mph
Interactive map loading

Saturday, July 26

Day 7 - Oelwein to Guttenberg Route Forecast

straighten63 mi
trending_up2372 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM1:00 PM70727476788082847072747678808284
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM1:00 PM024681012024681012
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
4 mph S Gusts to 12 mph
Interactive map loading

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Details

RAGBRAI LII 2025 takes place in Estherville, IA on July 20-26, 2025. Visit the official event website for registration and full event details.

On Sunday, July 20: the Day 1 - Orange City to Milford (73 mi, 1145 ft elevation gain). On Monday, July 21: the Day 2 - Milford to Estherville (42 mi, 860 ft elevation gain). On Tuesday, July 22: the Day 3 - Estherville to Forest City (74 mi, 945 ft elevation gain). On Wednesday, July 23: the Day 4 - Forest City to Iowa Falls (72 mi, 1155 ft elevation gain). On Thursday, July 24: the Day 5 - Iowa Falls to Cedar Falls (52 mi, 1073 ft elevation gain). On Friday, July 25: the Day 6 - Cedar Falls to Oelwein (38 mi, 938 ft elevation gain). On Saturday, July 26: the Day 7 - Oelwein to Guttenberg (63 mi, 2372 ft elevation gain). Check the route-specific weather forecasts above to plan your ride.

Day 3 is the longest of the week, offering riders the opportunity to participate in the optional Karras Century Loop for a full 100-mile ride. The route features gentle rolling hills and passes through charming towns, each offering unique local flavors and hospitality. Bancroft, the meeting town, provides a perfect spot for support teams to reconnect with riders.

Start times and routes can change. Be sure to verify the date, start time, route, and other details with the event organizers.

Get the Full Weather Experience

  • Pick the best time to ride

    Forecasts show wind, rain, and temperature minute-by-minute along your route.

  • Choose the best direction

    Plan to maximize the tailwind, and avoid a headwind on the way home.

  • Dress perfectly

    Know what to wear with temperature, wind, and real-feel data.

  • Plan nutrition & hydration

    Stay fueled and hydrated with weather-based insights across your route.

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