Best JustGoBike Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 325: ParrotTalk: Behind the Scenes With the RAGBRAI Social Media Team 56:42

20h ago56:42

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In this ParrotTalk episode, AP sits down with the RAGBRAI Social Media Team and does a deep dive on what it is like to collect photos and social media along the route each year. AP interviews Murph along with professional photographers Brian Powers and Kim Sharp-Leyba to find out what it takes to capture the spirit of RAGBRAI. Whether it be by bicy…

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Episode 324: An Update From RAGBRAI Ride Director Matt Phippen 37:32

7d ago37:32

37:32

Murph & AP sat down with Ride Director Matt Phippen to hear his thoughts on the past few years of RAGBRAI, and how planning is going for RAGBRAI LII. They discuss the magic of Iowa and all the towns that step up to welcome thousands of riders who chose to vacation across the state by bicycle each July. They also hit on some upcoming important dates…

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Episode 323: Is There an Off Season of Biking After RAGBRAI? Scott Sumpter Says NO! 30:49

16d ago30:49

30:49

Do most people hang up the bike after RAGBRAI, or do they keep riding into fall and winter? Scott Sumpter from BIKEIOWA.com is on to tell us what ‘off season’ biking is like for him. In his words, ‘There really isn’t an off season!’ Even with cold and dark Iowa winters ahead, Scott just changes bikes, charges up the lights and layers up to be ready…

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Episode 322: ParrotTalk Shares RAGBRAI Listener Mail 24:55

22d ago24:55

24:55

On this episode AP shares mail from listeners including a poem about returning to RAGBRAI and some snail mail that includes AP’s favorite topics…patches and firetrucks!!Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.www.ragbrai.comBy JustGoBike

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Episode 321: Fall 2024 RAGBRAI Updates 25:09

29d ago25:09

25:09

Murph and AP take some time to provide updates on what’s happening this fall in the world of RAGBRAI. Topics include: logo release, registration news, upcoming events at HQ, and fundraising results in Greenfield.And a HUGE shoutout to all you Just Go Bike FANS!! We are so happy and proud to chat a bit on this episode about our Iowa Podcast Award, w…

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Episode 320: The Dream Team Names Scott Matter as New Executive Director 39:12

1M ago39:12

39:12

Congratulations to Scott Matter who has been named the new Executive Director of the Dream Team! The Dream Team is a 5 month mentorship program for youth in the Des Moines area. The goal is to learn life skills, and so much more, one pedal stroke at a time. At the end of the program, the team rides RAGBRAI! This is a completely volunteer based orga…

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Episode 319: Behind the Scenes with the RAGBRAI Staff 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

Ever wonder what the RAGBRAI staff does all year long? Or how many of them work to make RAGBRAI fun and safe for all of us? Wonder no more! The RAGBRAI staff were all together recently (minus Erin!) for a staff summit to discuss RAGBRAI 2024, and make plans for RAGBRAI 2025!! While everyone was gathered, Murph and AP took some time to ask everyone …

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Episode 318: Murph and AP Explore RAGBRAI Timelines 36:10

2M ago36:10

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Listener Paul Wade from Team RWB wrote in and inquired about some of the timelines associated with RAGBRAI that take place throughout the year so AP and Murph compiled a list of timelines that a lot of newer riders ask about. Topics they share on this episode include: the new logo reveal, registration, route announcement, inspection ride, charters,…

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Episode 317: A Deep Dive Into Care Ambulance with Bob Libby 39:03

2M ago39:03

39:03

Did you know that every year there is a dedicated group of medical professionals who spend all of RAGBRAI with one purpose….to take care of us?! Bob Libby is back to talk about Care Ambulance and what they do during RAGBRAI! Bob is the CEO of Care Ambulance LLC and he has a team of the men and women who drive the route each year in ambulances and m…

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Episode 316: RAGBRAI LI Rider Recaps Part 4 1:05:48

2M ago1:05:48

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Murph caught up with more RAGBRAI LI riders to hear about their week biking across Iowa. This is the fourth and final episode in a series of great interviews with riders from all over the country.On this episode we have Drew from Connecticut who talks about what RAGBRAI means to him and how much fun he had turning strangers into friends. Next is Ki…

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Episode 315: RAGBRAI LI Rider Recaps Part 3 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

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Murph caught up with more RAGBRAI LI riders to hear about their week biking across Iowa. This is the third episode in a series of great interviews with riders from all over the country. On this episode meet Sarah, Patrick, Frederick, and Megan! Sarah has an awesome story. She came from DC as a solo rider and a few mishaps turned into an amazing wee…

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Episode 314: RAGBRAI LI Rider Recaps Part 2 51:21

3M ago51:21

51:21

Murph caught up with more RAGBRAI LI riders to hear about their week biking across Iowa. This is the second episode in a series of great interviews with riders from all over the country. On this episode meet Randy, Sonya and Barb. Randy is from DC and called this year his Revenge Tour! Sonya is from Maxwell, IA who rode RAGBRAI for the 27th time!! …

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Episode 313: RAGBRAI LI Rider Recaps 51:53

3M ago51:53

51:53

Murph caught up with some RAGBRAI LI riders to hear how their week went, biking across the state. Today is the first episode in a series of great interviews with riders from all over the country, each with a unique and interesting short story.On this episode you will hear from Gary from Indiana who used the Brancel Charter, Marty from Virginia who …

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RAGBRAI Daily Podcast Day 7 at the Mississippi 14:32

3M ago14:32

14:32

And that's a wrap!! Murph & AP caught up with RAGBRAI LI riders after they dipped their tires in the Mighty Mississippi to find out how their week of biking across Iowa went. Interviews include Nancy from Colorado Springs, the Carmona's from Illinois, and Candace & Drew from Glenwood. They also interview Ride Director Matt Phippen as he watched rid…

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RAGBRAI Daily Podcast Day 6 17:47

3M ago17:47

17:47

Murph & AP catch up after Day 5, give highlights from the road, hand out kudos, and share their thoughts on Mr. Pork Chop Jr. Day. Take a listen and be sure to tune in tomorrow for their recap of the week.By JustGoBike

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RAGBRAI Daily Podcast Day 5 21:30

3M ago21:30

21:30

More live interviews from Murph & AP as RAGBRAI riders pedal across the state! Tune in daily and if you are riding RAGBRAI LI, stop by and see them at the Just Go Bike booth.By JustGoBike

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RAGBRAI Daily Podcast Day 4 18:34

3M ago18:34

18:34

Murph & AP catch up with Pennie & Kevin to talk about Knoxville Alumni Association and their work to Save the Stadium. Learn more about the cause and the stadium by visiting, knoxvillealumniassociation.com or following them on Facebook @SOSKenLockeStadiumBy JustGoBike

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RAGBRAI Daily Podcast Day 3 14:53

3M ago14:53

14:53

More live interviews from RAGBRAI Expo. Riders share what they're most excited about for this year's ride. Tune in daily for more tales, and if you are on RAGBRAI LI, stop by and see us in each overnight town at the Just Go Bike booth! www.ragbrai.comBy JustGoBike

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RAGBRAI Daily Podcast Day 2 19:33

3M ago19:33

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Murph & AP are live from downtown Atlantic to share their thoughts on the first two days on route. Tune in daily and if you are riding RAGBRAI LI, stop by and see us in each overnight town at the Just Go Bike booth! www.ragbrai.comBy JustGoBike

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RAGBRAI Daily Podcast Day 1 15:14

3M ago15:14

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More live interviews from Murph & AP as RAGBRAI riders pedal across the state! Tune in daily and if you are riding RAGBRAI LI, stop by and see us in each overnight town at the Just Go Bike booth! www.ragbrai.comBy JustGoBike

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RAGBRAI Daily Podcast Day 0 17:13

3M ago17:13

17:13

RAGBRAI LI has begun and Murph & AP spent the day talking to riders at the Expo in Glenwood. Tune in daily for more tales from the route, and if you are on the RAGBRAI LI, stop by and see us in each overnight town at the Just Go Bike booth! www.ragbrai.comBy JustGoBike

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Episode 312: Part 2: A Preview of the 2024 RAGBRAI Overnight Towns 1:15:21

4M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

This episode is all about the 2024 RAGBRAI route, part 2. 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…

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Episode 312: Part 1: A Preview of the 2024 RAGBRAI Overnight Towns 1:09:47

4M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

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…

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Episode 311: The Coffee Shops of RAGBRAI LI 56:17

4M ago56:17

56:17

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/petitecafeiaTiger Lily Cafe, St. Charles https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=615555907886…

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Episode 310: RAGBRAI Digital Route Maps and Ride with GPS 36:58

4M ago36:58

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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 M…

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Episode 309: An Update From the Iowa Bicycle Coalition 34:22

4M ago34:22

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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…

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Episode 308: ParrotTalk: Riding Tips Learned on PreRide 38:07

5M ago38:07

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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…

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Episode 307: Riding Across America on a Penny-Farthing 42:12

5M ago42:12

42:12

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 cyc…

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RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride 2024 Day 7 21:04

5M ago21:04

21:04

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…

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RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride 2024 Day 6 18:52

5M ago18:52

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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, wit…

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RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride 2024 Day 5 23:06

5M ago23:06

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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 u…

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RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride 2024 Day 4 20:52

5M ago20:52

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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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RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride 2024 Day 3 18:36

5M ago18:36

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Here is a recap of Day 3 of the 2024 Route Inspection Ride. We rode bikes just over 80 miles with 4,519 feet of climb. Starting in Atlantic we rode through Wiota, Cumberland, Massena, Fontanelle, Greenfield, Orient, Macksburg, and ended in Winterset! Want to support Greenfield? Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=85VQDHYE2D…

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RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride 2024 Day 2 18:27

5M ago18:27

18:27

Here is a recap of Day 2 of the 2024 Route Inspection Ride. We rode bikes just over 40 miles with 1,700 feet of climb. Starting in Red Oak, we visited Elliott, Griswold, Lewis, and then Atlantic .Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for reports on each day's ride! Cohosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news…

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RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride 2024 Day 1 19:06

5M ago19:06

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Here is a recap of Day 1 of the 2024 Route Inspection Ride. We rode bikes just over 40 miles with 2,435 feet of climb. Starting in Glenwood we rode through Silver City, Henderson, and Emerson, and ended in Red Oak. Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for reports on each day's ride! Cohosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs…

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RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride 2024 Day 0 16:22

5M ago16:22

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The 2024 Route Inspection Pre Ride has officially begun! Loess get it started in Glenwood! Here is a recap of Day 0 – our kickoff of the 2024 RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride. Our first guest of the week is RAGBRAI Ride Director Matt Phippen! We chat about our goals for Pre Ride and how we'll show off the RAGBRAI LI route. Tune in for daily recaps fro…

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Episode 306: RAGBRAI Gives 19:28

5M ago19:28

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RAGBRAI Riders are some of the most community driven and passionate people. And RAGBRAI is possible only because the towns across Iowa open their doors and welcome us to their community. In this episode, Murph and AP explore some of the ways riders give back to these communities each year.Bozz Prints: https://www.bozzprints.com/collections/ragbrai-…

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Episode 305: Stuff You Should Know About RAGBRAI LI 34:20

5M ago34:20

34:20

We go to the front lines for today’s episode! Meet Erin Oliphant. She is a customer service person for RAGBRAI, answering any and all kinds of questions from RAGBRAI Nation. Erin is going to share information on some of the top questions she receives via email: long term parking, participant guide, transfer portal and more. She is also an Ironman T…

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Episode 304: The Wabash Open lll Bike and Golf Event 39:50

6M ago39:50

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Have you explored the Wabash Trace Nature Trail yet? The Wabash Trace Nature Trail is a rail trail that leads riders through the rural forests and countryside of southwest Iowa. The trail stretches 63 miles from Council Bluffs to Blanchard. On this episode, Murph chats with Erin and Matt about a fun event that doubles as a fundraiser for the trail.…

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Episode 303: RAGBRAI Newbies Frequently Asked Questions 29:08

6M ago29:08

29:08

Is this going to be your first RAGBRAI? If so, you are not alone! On this episode Murph & AP answer some common questions that people new to RAGBRAI ask.-Can my luggage have wheels on it so I can get it from the RAGBRAI luggage trailer to my campsite easier?-Are there any good ways to track my miles besides a bike computer?-Hydration options...is a…

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Episode 302: Tour of the Battenkill 35:07

6M ago35:07

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This episode Murph sits down with Pasha and Laura to talk about the Tour of the Battenkill, a one day event in rural upstate New York. The annual “Queen of the Classics” will take place in Washington County on May 18, 2024. It is a challenging but an incredibly fun, all-inclusive, single-day cycling event and party. You have three events to choose …

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Episode 301: A Deep Dive into the RAGBRAI LI Full Route with Matt Phippen, Part Two 26:31

6M ago26:31

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This week AP and Murph sit down with ride director Matt Phippen to talk about RAGBRAI LI and the full 2024 route. This is part two where Matt dives into mileage, elevation and we talk a bit about each of the towns we will be visiting on the RAGBRAI route, from Winterset to Burlington. RAGBRAI Gives: https://ragbrai.com/community-fund/Bozz Prints Me…

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Episode 300: A Deep Dive into the RAGBRAI LI Full Route with Matt Phippen, Part One 34:42

7M ago34:42

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This week AP and Murph sit down with ride director Matt Phippen to talk about RAGBRAI LI and the full 2024 route. This is part one of two where Matt dives into mileage, elevation and we talk a bit about each of the towns we will be visiting on the RAGBRAI route, from Glenwood to Winterset. We also talk a bit about the RAGBRAI Community Fund and the…

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Episode 299: Updates From the Dream Team 47:01

7M ago47:01

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The Dream Team has kicked off another year and director Jeff Van Genderen is on this episode along with youth member Addy who is returning to be part of the team again. The Dream Team is a nonprofit organization in the Des Moines area that partners youth with adult mentors to provide a unique opportunity to build relationships, learn life skills an…

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Episode 298: A Tribute to Matt Bernhard, Mr. PorkChop Jr. 40:46

7M ago40:46

40:46

On March 24, 2024 Matt Bernhard passed away. Known as Mr. Pork Chop Jr., Matt was a RAGBRAI celebrity and alongside his signature pink bus, he made and sold grilled Iowa pork chops on the route each year. Riders would stand in long lines to get a chop that had been grilled on a bed of corncobs right there on the side of the road. His dad had launch…

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Episode 297: RAGBRAI SAG Drivers Joe and Coz 29:40

7M ago29:40

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Joe and Coz Lindsay are on to tell us about life as a RAGBRAI SAG Driver. Joe and Coz are part of a great crew of drivers in 15 passenger vans that are spread out along the route each year, picking up riders who are not able to ride on. The guys tell Murph what it is like to be a SAG driver, reasons riders use the SAG, and also they provide riders …

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Episode 296: ParrotTalk on the History of Cyclist Kittie Knox 30:09

8M ago30:09

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We are rolling way back to the late 1800s on this episode to talk about Kittie Knox, a female African American cyclist who as a teenager took cycling to a new level for both women and women of color. AP digs deep into Kittie’s life and what it was like to be a cyclist in the 1890s.Sources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kittie_Knoxht…

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Episode 295: Coach Ertl Training Tips for RAGBRAI 32:10

8M ago32:10

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Coach Ertl is back to talk to us about training for RAGBRAI! NOW is the time to get those training miles in so that you can be in your best shape to tackle the miles, and hills, of Iowa in July. Coach Ertl says preparation is the key…training your body to sit on the saddle for long periods of time, testing out equipment and clothing, and of course …

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Episode 294: Will Walker the Backwards Biker 39:18

8M ago39:18

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Will Walker completed his first RAGBRAI in 2023 in a different way than any other cyclist who rode their bicycle across Iowa. Will rode the whole route backwards! And by backwards, we mean he positioned himself so that his bike moved forward but his body was facing backwards. He sat on the handlebars and pedaled this way all 500+ miles!! Many years…

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Episode 293: Bebe the Parrot Loves RAGBRAI! 55:11

8M ago55:11

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Have you been lucky enough to meet Steve Lawyer and Bebe the Parrot on RAGBRAI? Bebe is a white winged parrot who for the last several years hangs out on Steve’s shoulder while Steve pedals them across Iowa each July, stopping frequently for selfies with riders and time to stretch Bebe's wings. Steve is on the podcast to talk about all things relat…

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