MELCHER-DALLAS — For John Chemycz, the 'ruffest' part of RAGBRAI is what rides on his back. Chemycz, 46, of San Antonio, Texas, and his dog, Mickey, are on their first RAGBRAI together, though ...

Man 'ruffing' RAGBRAI by carrying canine friend on back on hilliest-ever route. ... Mickey attracts a crowd who realize a dog is in the backpack. They carry their own gear on Chemycz's bike.