Iowa Randonneurs • Pre-Ride Dispatch
Iowa Stubborn
Iowa Stubborn
200k 2026
Randonneurs, I'm looking forward to welcoming you all this Saturday, April 11th. I pre-rode the entire route on March 29th and have important notes to share — including a critical route change you must have loaded before you roll out. Read everything below carefully before Saturday.
Please arrive 15 minutes before 7:00 AM so we can handle any last questions and start on time. The start location is right next to the hotel lobby, just in front of the neighboring Poindexter Coffee window — look for me and the bikes.
You must use the updated route: Iowa Stubborn 200k = Rosedale & Otis Reroute. Do not use any older saved version. Load this before Saturday morning.
On the previous route, a bridge crossing was expected at approximately mile 50.7. When I pre-rode on March 29th, here's what I found — and why the route was changed:
The Rosedale & Otis Reroute navigates around this construction entirely. If you are on the correct route, you will not encounter this issue. Do not attempt to pass the construction site — workers may be present and access may be blocked.
There is an active trail closure and detour around mile 60. The detour is short and well-signed — just follow the orange signage.
