Check out photos from Nonpareil photographer Joe Shearer's journey from Onawa to Harlan on Day 1 of RAGBRAI.
Nonpareil photographer and reporter Joe Shearer snaps a selfie as cyclists arrive in Turin during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Bicyclists ride through Onawa during the start of the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Jordan Young of Onawa encourages cyclists passing through Turin during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Riders ceremonially dip the back tires of their bicycles in water before starting off on the first day of RAGBRAI in Onawa on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
A cyclist crosses the Maple River between Turin and Soldier on the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
A sign hoisted up by a crane welcomes cyclists riding through Onawa during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Taylor Glanzer of Onawa high fives cyclists passing through Turin during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Taylor Glanzer of Onawa high fives cyclists passing through Turin during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists make their way through Turin during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists arrive in Turin during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists arrive in Turin during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists arrive in Turin during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists ride to Turin from Onawa on Iowa Highway 175 during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists prepare to ride out from Onawa during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Riders ceremonially dip the back tires of their bicycles in water before starting off the first day of RAGBRAI in Onawa on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists ride past cornfields between Dunlap and Earling on Iowa Highway 37 during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists make a pitstop at a beer garden between Dunlap and Earling on Iowa Highway 37 during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists cross the Maple River on their way to Soldier during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists ride toward Soldier on Iowa Highway 37 during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists ride toward Soldier on Iowa Highway 37 during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists make their way along First Street in Soldier during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists make a pitstop at the Midway Tavern in Soldier during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists get some shade under a tree at a stop between Soldier and Dunlap during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists stop for some food at the Mr. Pork Chop bus at a stop between Dunlap and Earling on Iowa Highway 37 during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists stop in Dunlap during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists ride into Dunlap during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Cyclists make their way along First Street in Soldier during the first day of RAGBRAI on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Read an account of Nonpareil photographer and reporter Joe Shearer's experiences on the road during RAGBRAI Day 1 this weekend.
