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This episode is all about the 2024 RAGBRAI route, part 1. Murph interviewed a community member from each of the overnight towns and asked them what they have planned for us. Whether this is your very first RAGBRAI or you are a RAGBRAI veteran, this year will be full of all things Iowa. The people of Iowa are really what make RAGBRAI a one of a kind event. You probably already know, but you will soon be part of the oldest, largest and longest recreational bicycle tour in the world, and this year we celebrate our 51st trip across the state!!! Take your time to enjoy the Iowa scenery, and most importantly enjoy the spirit of RAGBRAI through the people you will meet. Enjoy these interviews with Glenwood, Red Oak, Atlantic and a special interview with Greenfield, communities that are opening their towns and their hearts to us. https://ragbrai.com/lidayzero/ https://glenwoodragbrai.com/ https://ragbrai.redoakiowa.com/ https://atlanticragbrai.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Greenfield-Ragbrai-2024/61557868397839/ www.ragbrai.com How to pack for RAGBRAI: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WglGxKHjYYg
Coffee drinkers, this episode is for you!! Murph caught up with just a handful of the coffee shops that you will find as you pedal across the state during RAGBRAI LI. Coffee shops included in this episode are: Petite Cafe, Winterset https://www.facebook.com/petitecafeia Tiger Lily Cafe, St. Charles https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555590788627 Central Park Coffee Co, Mt. Pleasant https://www.facebook.com/cpcoffeeco Jilly’s Coffee & Cakes, Mediapolis https://www.facebook.com/jillyscoffee Beancounter Coffeehouse, Burlington https://www.facebook.com/beancountercoffeehouse Also included in this episode is Paul C to talk about his experience biking sober and being part of the Alcoholics Anonymous community. RAGBRAI will be posting the location of AA meetings that take place each day during RAGBRAI. www.aa.org Digital routes for RAGBRAI LI: https://ragbrai.com/maps/ Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com
The turn by turn digital route maps for RAGBRAI have arrived! Both the bicycle and vehicle routes are hosted by Ride with GPS again this year. Ride with GPS is a worldwide community of cyclists on a digital platform where riders can discover, create and share great rides! Michael and Brett from Ride with GPS, and Matt Phippen, ride director, join Murph and AP on this episode to talk about the platform and how to use it. https://ridewithgps.com/ Digital routes for RAGBRAI LI: https://ragbrai.com/maps/ Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com Day Pass Registration: ragbrai.com/ragbrai-li-registration/ www.murphologypodcast.com
Luke Hoffman, executive director, is on the podcast today to catch us up on happenings at the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. Luke and his team have been working hard to continue the mission at the Iowa Bicycle Coalition to promote cycling as safe and enjoyable recreation and transportation. In this episode Luke gives us an update on legislative happenings, events, and his plans for RAGBRAI. Luke was also part of the recent RAGBRAI Inspection Ride, and offers his take on how it was riding across Iowa. https://iowabicyclecoalition.org/ Use code RAGBRAI to get a discount on the upcoming Big Rove Ride! https://iowabicyclecoalition.org/event/big-rove-ride/ Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com Day Pass Registration: ragbrai.com/ragbrai-li-registration/ www.murphologypodcast.com
AP is on with a ParrotTalk and on this episode she invited Murph to join her for a recap of PreRide, with a focus on tips to help you navigate the RAGBRAI LI route. Her topics include last minute training, hydration, bike safety, and of course riding the hills of Iowa!! If you haven't yet, be sure to listen to our daily episodes Murph & AP recorded each day during the RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride. Day 0 of the RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride 2024: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/ragbrai-route-inspection-ride-2024-day-0 Coach Ertl’s Episode on Training: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-295-coach-ertl-training-tips-for-ragbrai Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com Day Pass Registration: ragbrai.com/ragbrai-li-registration/ www.murphologypodcast.com
Hey RAGBRAI Riders, do you remember the high wheeler bike decorated in red, white and blue last year during RAGBRAI? That was Danny Davis and he is our guest today!! Danny is riding across America on his penny-farthing, raising money for special bikes for special kids, and also for Autism awareness. He is on to tell us about his unique style of cycling, what his RAGBRAI L was like, and his cross county adventure, which will include coming back to ride RAGBRAI LI!! https://www.luckypennyusa.com/ Ryan Van Duzer Episode: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-213-ryan-van-duzer-shares-his-ragbrai-xlix-experience Dan Hurd Episode: https://soundcloud.com/murphology-podcast/episode-148-the-one-pedal-at-a-time-movement-with-daniel-hurd Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com Day Pass Registration: ragbrai.com/ragbrai-li-registration/ www.murphologypodcast.com
Here is a recap of - the second half of Day 6 and all of Day 7 on the 2024 Route Inspection Ride. On Day 7 of RAGBRAI we will bike 46.5 miles with just 1,016 feet of climb. Our route takes us from Mt. Pleasant to Burlington, with stops in Mediapolis and Kingston en route! Thanks to the Brighton and Mt Pleasant for the fire truck welcomes yesterday! We capped off our ride today with a ride up Snake Alley and a tire dip in the Mississippi River at the Port of Burlington! Can’t wait for you to experience RAGBRAI LI, you’re gonna love it!
Here is a recap of - the first half of - Day 6 of the 2024 Route Inspection Ride. We recorded early today so that we will have time to see all the sights during the second half of our day. We will cover Day 6 part two tomorrow! On Day 6 of RAGBRAI we will bike 84.8 miles with 3,160 feet of climb. Our route takes us from Ottumwa to Mt. Pleasant, with stops in Agency, Eldon, Selma, Libertyville, Fairfield, Brighton, Wayland, and Trenton along the way! Thanks to the Eldon and Libertyville Fire Departments and the Fairfield Police Department who escorted us into town so far today! Day 6 on RAGBRAI will be the Karras Loop Day and also Mr. Pork Chop Junior Day! Some of our group will tour the Karras Loop - we will report back on how their ride went tomorrow.
Here is a recap of Day 5 of the 2024 Route Inspection Ride. We rode bikes about 63 miles from Knoxville to Ottumwa, with stops in Attica, Lovilia, Albia, Eddyville, Chillicothe. Today we had two special guests on the podcast with us - double Scotts! Scott Sumpter from Bike Iowa and Scott Olsen, our beverage and restaurant consultant, chatted with us about the gravel sections on the route so far. Get gritty on the gravel! Day 5 on RAGBRAI is I Ride 4 Day! Ride to support your favorite cause. For more info: https://ragbrai.com/community-fund/
Here is a recap of Day 4 of the 2024 Route Inspection Ride. We rode bikes about 75 miles from Winterset to Knoxville, with stops in St. Charles, St. Marys, Indianola, Milo, Lacona and Melcher-Dallas. There were also 3 optional gravel routes. Support each overnight town with a town t!! https://www.bozzprints.com/collections/ragbrai-li
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