What keeps these RAGBRAI cyclists coming back after 50-plus years? Celia Brocker Des Moines Register Jul 24, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Richard Paulos has been taking part in RAGBRAI since its inception, and he isn't about to break his streak.kAm!2F=@D[ f_[ @7 r652C #2A:5D[ 92D C:556? :? #pvq#px D:?46 `hfb 3642FD6 96 =@G6D 3:<:?8] w6 2=D@ 92D 2 8@2= E@ 36[ 2D 96 D2JD[ QE96 =2DE A6CD@? E@ C:56 6G6CJ #pvq#px]Qk^AmkAmw6VD A2CE @7 2 C2C6 8C@FA @7 C:56CD @? E96 a_ae C:56 H9@ 92G6 366? 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