Day 1 to Harlan

After an exceptional night in Council Bluffs with the Madsen family, it was off to Harlan and Team CoeBRAI's first repeat host - Coe Athletics Hall of Famer Jim Bruck '77 and his RAGBRAI enthusiast wife Julie.

Sharing the lawn with us are members of our friends the Lizard Kings, who are making their fourth visit to the Bruck home. You've gotta love RAGBRAI friendly folks.

Today's nearly 50 miler pales compared to tomorrow's hilly 83 - plus 21 for those who opt for the century loop - to Perry. Better get some rest.

RAGBRAI eve

Just a short update tonight to acknowledge our awesome Council Bluffs hosts Matt and Kathleen Madsen, whose son Peter is entering his junior year at Coe.

While our last visit here was memorable, the Madsens are RAGBRAI veterans and, consequently, great hosts. Next time RAGBRAI returns, so are we.

A day that will live in infamy