RAGBRAI LIII · July 18–25, 2026

Diddly Squat

Onawa → Dubuque · 391 miles · 8 days

The Route

7 riding days across Iowa. Tap a day for details.

Day 1 Sat Jul 18 Onawa → Harlan ~55 mi Day 2 Sun Jul 19 Harlan → Guthrie Center ~65 mi Day 3 Mon Jul 20 Guthrie Center → Boone ~50 mi Day 4 Tue Jul 21 Boone → Marshalltown ~60 mi Day 5 Wed Jul 22 Marshalltown → Independence ~65 mi Day 6 Thu Jul 23 Independence → Dyersville ~40 mi Day 7 Fri Jul 24 Dyersville → Dubuque ~55 mi

Live Map

Real-time team positions via Meshtastic mesh radio. No cell service needed.

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Each rider carries a Meshtastic radio that broadcasts GPS over the mesh network. The trailer relays positions to this map via Starlink.

Packing Checklist

Tap items to check them off. Your progress saves locally.

Bike & Gear

Clothing

Camping & Personal

Tech & Comms

How Comms Work

Three layers. Something always works.

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Meshtastic Mesh

Always on. Text + GPS over radio. No towers, no internet. Works everywhere on the route.

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Starlink Trailer

Mobile hotspot. Connect to the trailer's WiFi at rest stops and camp for full internet.

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Mattermost Chat

Team chat. Native app queues messages offline, syncs when connected. Mesh messages bridge in automatically.

The Team

6 riders. 1 driver. 391 miles.