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Day 2 of RAGBRAI Riders Pedaling Through Lewis Favoring the Goats, and the Large Flag
(Lewis) Day 2 of RAGBRAI continues today. Cyclists are going to their overnight stop in Atlantic, passing through Elliott, Griswold, and Lewis before spending the night there. Lewis RAGBRAI Committee Chairman Sarah Archibald caught up with some riders this morning who were stopping in Lewis. The cyclists enjoyed the giant flag and the goat exhibit.
Updated: RAGBRAI 2024 Rolls into Atlantic
(Atlantic) Thousands of bicycle enthusiasts hailing from coast to coast and abroad are traveling across Iowa for RAGBRAI 2024. The trip started in Glenwood on Sunday, spent Sunday night in Red Oak, and headed out on Monday morning through Elliott, Griswold, and Lewis for an overnight stay in Atlantic. (The video posted below is the final two-and-half mile stretch on County Highway G30 into Atlantic)
RAGBRAI Day 2 preview: Riders to trek from Red Oak to Atlantic
Depending on weather and wind, this has the potential to be the easiest day of the week on RAGBRAI 2024, giving riders plenty of time after arriving in Atlantic to prepare for Tuesday's much longer, steeper ride. Here's what's ahead. ...
RAGBRAI Continues Today Through, Elliott, Griswold, Lewis With a Final Stop in Atlantic
(Atlantic) This morning, thousands of cyclists are leaving Red Oak for a 40.1-mile trip to their final destination in Atlantic. Day 2 of the RAGBRAI will pass through Elliott, Griswold, and Lewis before the overnight stop. Atlantic Executive Chamber Director Bailey Smith advises those venturing out today to visit atlanticragbrai.com. From there, scroll down to find an interactive map that shows street closures, no parking areas, and entertainment details.
Underwood Baseball Heading Back to State
The Underwood Eagles are heading back to the state tournament after defeating Clarinda 3-0 last Tuesday. The Eagles took the lead early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead after the first inning. The Eagles added one more in the bottom of the third to lead 3-0 and win the game. Clarinda was held to zero runs for just the third time all season. The Hawkeye 10 champions were held to zero runs on four hits.
RAGBRAI bringing energy and unique experiences to Atlantic
RAGBRAI is in full gear as day two brings the excited riders in to Atlantic by a 40-mile ride from Red Oak. These cyclists are from all over the country and bring in their own particular stories of what they’ve seen while on the route. Two riders who have been enjoying every second of RAGBRAI and the hospitality shown to them is John Snidarich from Minnesota and Gail Tisch from Wisconsin.
Bedford Upsets Tri-Center Advances to State Tournament
The Bedford Bulldogs currently sit with a record of 20-10 on the season and are preparing to play in the baseball state tournament in Carroll. The Bulldogs are heading into the tournament with nothing to lose and currently sit as the lowest seed of all eight teams. Bedford is coming...
Atlantic Softball Team Wraps up Season with Solid Defensive and Offensive Numbers
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Softball team finished the 2024 season with a 27-13 record, a regional semifinal appearance, and a third-place finish in the Hawkeye Ten Conference. The Trojans suffered four losses in conference play and avenged each one of those losses the second time around. The Trojans ended the season...
Know Your Opponent: Unity Christian confident, ready as they prep to take shot at top-seeded Underwood
(Orange City) -- For the second time in 2024, athletes from Unity Christian and Underwood will meet in a Class 2A state quarterfinal. While the first showdown came on the basketball court and ended with Unity Christian prevailing, the latest matchup takes place on the baseball diamond Tuesday morning inside Merchants Park.
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