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Iowa

The best road cycling routes in Iowa

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4,422

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348

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Iowa to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

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1. Raccoon River Valley Trail loop — Des Moines

159km

07:35

580m

580m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate
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riders

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Easy

20

riders

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Easy

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Intermediate

4

riders

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Easy

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Expert
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