Some data on the full route
Hi all,
I had the day off and thought I'd share [this](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Mi2fG3ufQ6h6-RQt4EJbb8C2VUgU3z-14EbtdNLxEqw/edit?usp=sharing).
I listed all 37 stops, day of the stop, population, name origin, county, and population peak.
Apologies in advance if data is wrong, I can always fix it.
I know it could be better, my google sheets knowledge isn't so great though.
Something I love about ragbrai is getting to visit places I might not otherwise visit.
Something that fascinates me about the midwest (where I am from) is the population decline in some places.
Of course, to discuss this properly, it's worthwhile to look at the data.
Additionally, I found this cool:
Colo was named after a railroad official's dog.
Green Mountain was named after Vermont.
At least five stops were named after places in Europe.
Two stops were named after women, Exira and Nevada.
Yale's population peaked in the 1930s, while Perry's population peaked in the 2020s.
Beaman's population peaked in the 1900s, while Grundy Center's population peaked in the 1980s.
This is all to say, if you think about it, ragbrai isn't just a bike ride but also a trip through time.
It's remarkable how our way of life has changed, and personally I long for the time before widespread cancer rates, housing shortage, and phone dependence.
I also hope the file can be a reference, for those who may need to pick or choose what day they ride.
(Visit the link for all the info)
Posted Apr 3, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC