Stay ConnectedThe award winning JustGoBike Podcast is all about the culture of biking just for the fun of it, and tales from the RAGBRAI Nation. Your hosts Kathy Murphy (Murphology), and Andrea Parrott (RAGBRAI and ParrotTalk), are joined by a variety of guests each week that delve into the social side of cycling.
Come for the bikes, stay for the fun, leave with a smile.
So…. just go bike!
Theme song by Ryan Stier
Logo by Suzanne Milosevich
Intro by Pumpkin
It's a fun filled episode with Parrott Talk! Hear some answers to common questions that have come up about RAGBRAI L, find out about RAGBRAI Rex and his story, and listen to a great John Karras article from RAGBRAI 2, also known as SAGBRAI. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com
On the show today meet Sherry Ott from ottsworld.com. She is on today to tell us about a cool quest to finish what her father started, to visit every capitol building in the US, and she is doing it via bicycle! She describes herself as a corporate cube dweller turned nomad traveler. A travel expert who has traveled all over the world, her website is FULL of tips, tricks and beautiful photography. She took up cycling when the pandemic shut down travel and got hooked! www.ragbrai.com www.ottsworld.com www.murphologypodcast.com Capitol to Capitol Map - https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YOMUdOBuKDwPi7ChmgNJjPGF3bE&usp=sharing Ottsworld Instagram Highlights - Pierre SD - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17955623011943597/ Ottsworld Instagram Highlights - Pierre to Bismarck - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17933307071222094/ Ottsworld Newsletter - https://bold-grass-4654.ck.page/94c00fe979 Website - Ottsworld.com Facebook - OttsworldTravel - https://www.facebook.com/OttsworldTravel Instagram - @Ottsworld - https://www.instagram.com/ottsworld/
On this episode meet 1984 Silver Medalist in the Summer Olympics, Nelson Vails. AKA Nelly and the Cheetah. Nelly is the 1st African American to medal in cycling. He has also been 2005 inducted into the Lehigh Valley Velodrome Cycling Hall of Fame as well as the US Bicycle Hall of Fame. He was back in Iowa for another RAGBRAI and we were lucky to get to spend some time with Nelly throughout the week. Check out his RAGBRAI recap video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4_byhDJtPk He agreed to come on the podcast to talk about his life…past, present and future, and also to provide a few fun tips for recreational riders. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com www.nelsonvails.com Nelson Vails YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwxueCpnU16WlpqeEkJ3W-g
RAGBRAI 2022 is history, and what a ride it was! On this episode the famous YouTuber Ryan Van Duzer is on to share his RAGBRAI experience along with some of his other bicycle adventures. An unexpected canceled Sweden trip gave Duzer an opening in his schedule and he jumped on the chance to come to Iowa to enjoy RAGBRAI again. A lifetime Boulder, Colorado resident, Ryan has spent all of his life enjoying the outdoors and now inspires others to get out there. He documents his adventures on YouTube at DuzerTV. Duzer calls RAGBRAI the most amazing bike event in the world, and of course we agree! www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com www.duzertv.com https://www.youtube.com/duzertv Check out the Duzer inspired Priority Bicycles bike: https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/600x
This episode is all about the 2022 RAGBRAI route. AKA 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. 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 8 communities that are opening their towns and their hearts to us. www.ragbrai.com
Calling all RAGBRAI Newbies! The JustGoBike Podcast presents a special series called RAGBRAI 101, for RAGBRAI first timers and veterans alike. RAGBRAI 101 answers riders biggest questions from what to pack, how to train, and how to survive the great bicycle ride across Iowa! Hosted by Kathy Murphy, from the Murphology Podcast, the series provides episodes based on listener questions. If you have a RAGBRAI 101 question, call the RAGBRAI 101 hotline and leave a message. The number is 1-515-303-0385. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com How (and what) to pack for a week of RAGBRAI video: youtu.be/WglGxKHjYYg RAGBRAI Packing List: ragbrai.com/wp-content/uploads/…ck-for-RAGBRAI-.pdf
Meet Laura Donaldson from GoFundMe. As you know RAGBRAI cyclists are some of the most community-driven and passionate people. Now, with the power of GoFundMe paired with the kindness of this community, it is easy to use your ride as a way to raise money for a cause you care about. Laura is going to tell us a bit more about GoFundMe and how you can easily raise money for your favorite non profit while you are riding your bike across Iowa. AP and Murph have chosen the Dream Team of Des Moines as their GoFundMe non-profit. Tuesday of RAGBRAI is Dream Team Day and if you haven’t heard, they have invited all of us to participate in their scavenger hunt! Find out more at www.dreamteamdesmoines.org/hunt To set up your own GoFundMe fundraiser: https://ragbrai.com/charity-fundraising/ Check out Murph and AP’s GoFundMe fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/riding-ragbrai-for-the-dream-team Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com https://ragbrai.com/charity-fundraising/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/riding-ragbrai-for-the-dream-team
Calling all RAGBRAI Newbies! The JustGoBike Podcast presents a special series called RAGBRAI 101, for RAGBRAI first timers and veterans alike. RAGBRAI 101 answers riders biggest questions from what to pack, how to train, and how to survive the great bicycle ride across Iowa! Hosted by Kathy Murphy, from the Murphology Podcast, the series provides episodes based on listener questions. If you have a RAGBRAI 101 question, call the RAGBRAI 101 hotline and leave a message. The number is 1-515-303-0385. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com How (and what) to pack for a week of RAGBRAI video: youtu.be/WglGxKHjYYg RAGBRAI Packing List: ragbrai.com/wp-content/uploads/…ck-for-RAGBRAI-.pdf
Calling all RAGBRAI Newbies! The JustGoBike Podcast presents a special series called RAGBRAI 101, for RAGBRAI first timers and veterans alike. RAGBRAI 101 answers riders biggest questions from what to pack, how to train, and how to survive the great bicycle ride across Iowa! Hosted by Kathy Murphy, from the Murphology Podcast, the series provides episodes based on listener questions. If you have a RAGBRAI 101 question, call the RAGBRAI 101 hotline and leave a message. The number is 1-515-303-0385. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com North Face Duffel Bag: size large https://amzn.to/3Pgpvu3 How (and what) to pack for a week of RAGBRAI video: https://youtu.be/WglGxKHjYYg RAGBRAI Packing List: https://ragbrai.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/What-to-pack-for-RAGBRAI-.pdf
Calling all RAGBRAI Newbies! The JustGoBike Podcast presents a special series called RAGBRAI 101, for RAGBRAI first timers and veterans alike. RAGBRAI 101 answers riders biggest questions from what to pack, how to train, and how to survive the great bicycle ride across Iowa! Hosted by Kathy Murphy, from the Murphology Podcast, the series provides episodes based on listener questions. If you have a RAGBRAI 101 question, call the RAGBRAI 101 hotline and leave a message. The number is 1-515-303-0385. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com https://youtu.be/WglGxKHjYYg
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