The Great River Road Iowa: 326 miles of curves, bluffs, lock & dams (3/5) – Episode 065

Welcome to Part 3 of our 5-part Great River Road Series!

This time we ride the Iowa side — from Keokuk to Lansing — 326 miles of curves, bluffs, lock & dams, pies, and surprise pie-shaped cultural revelations.

What’s inside:

✅ Where the Iowa Great River Road actually starts

✅ The best 6 miles (yes, we’ll name them)

✅ Historic towns like Burlington, Guttenberg, McGregor, and Lansing

✅ Biker-friendly stops, state parks, overlooks, and pie-worthy diners

✅ Our top toolkit picks for riding smarter and handling mid-trip repairs

Toolkit Items from this Episode:

• Spare Motorcycle Headlight Bulb: https://amzn.to/4irPb5a

• Motorcycle Fuse Kit (Mini/Standard/ATM): https://amzn.to/3EzEvU1

• Rain Repellent Wipes (Helmet & Glasses): https://amzn.to/3YBvWPm

• Camera Lens Cleaning Wipes: https://amzn.to/43WLssG

• Zip Ties & Mini Duct Tape Set: https://amzn.to/42Ff63s

• Iowa Great River Road App: https://iowadot.gov/autotrails/great-river-road

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Catch the Full Series So Far:

Episode 063 – Missouri: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ys2EyJEFy8

Episode 064 – Illinois: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx005LM08ZI

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