Sioux City, Iowa — Those thousands of bicyclists who will trek across Iowa next week will face many challenges, not the least of which will be Iowa’s summer heat.
Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at the National Weather Service, says they’re predicting a heat wave to arrive right around the time the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa begins on Sunday, meaning, those RAGBRAI riders will be roasting for much of the journey.
So far, this July hasn’t been as brutal as in summers past, but forecasters say that’s about to change.
Depending on the humidity levels, the weather service may be issuing heat advisories or even heat warnings next week.
The experts say one key way to stay safe when it’s sweltering outdoors is to limit physical activity, which isn’t an option for those who are pedaling their way across the state. Carter says RAGBRAI riders should follow the rest of the guidelines.
The 50th annual ride began Sunday morning in Sioux City and ends next Saturday, 500 miles later, in Davenport.
