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Coffee drinkers, this episode is for you!! Murph caught up with some of the coffee shops that you will find as you pedal across the state during RAGBRAI LII. Coffee shops included in this episode, along with a tiny taste of what they will offer are: The Daily Grind, Hartley: https://www.facebook.com/DailyGrindInHartley ~check out their RAGBRAI Replenisher! Central Perk Coffeehouse, Estherville: https://www.facebook.com/CentralPerkCoffeeHouseEstherville ~Known for their ACAI Bowls! Stompin Grounds, Armstrong: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556685766647 ~They will have Lotus energy drinks and Pickle Pops! Rosebud Old Fashions, Titonka: https://www.facebook.com/rosebudoldfashions ~Check out their Snickers Cold Coffee! Cabin Coffee, Forest City: www.cabincoffeecompany.com ~They offer a super caffeinated ‘white coffee', and they also own Sweet Emmy Lou's Ice Cream Shop! The Daily Grind, Forest City:https://www.facebook.com/thedailygrindclearlake ~Meet Veteran and Motivational Speaker Jack Zimmerman, and try the signature drink called Laura's Lemonade. https://www.jackzimmermanmn.com/ Coffee Attic, Iowa Falls: https://www.coffeeattic.net/ ~Try the frozen specialty drink called the Frozen Coffee Attic Chairish Life Coffee Shop, Ackley: https://www.facebook.com/chairishlifecoffeeshop ~Enjoy the many comfy chairs while drinking your tasty beverage! Peppercorn Pantry, Aplington: www.peppercornpantry.com ~They own three store fronts, so plenty of space to cool off and enjoy a drink Sarah's Espresso Café, Cedar Falls: www.sarahsespressocafe.com ~Try the GoGo Juice or the Marshmallow Crème Drink Cup of Joe, Cedar Falls: https://www.facebook.com/cupofjoe.cedarfalls ~The Screaming Chicken Drink awaits!! The Farmer's Kitchen, Fairbank: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574126004612 ~Explore this historic building while you enjoy your beverage Black Bird Coffeehouse, Oelwein: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094833434809 ~Try a Quencher or the Black Raspberry Latte Derailled Coffee House, Guttenberg: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552145783000 ~This bicycle themed coffee shop has bicycle themed drinks like the energy drink called an E-bike! Bicycle Routes (Road and Gravel): https://ridewithgps.com/.../JQNLW58UZh3fayHchyarukkc43M6Sv2U Support Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/.../WHqqOwt5YOuaxSeFoGEWZc2GdwJWkxjT Instructions for accessing the files and pdf downloads of the routes: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-lii-route-files/ RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Your official RAGBRAI LII navigation routes are here, brought to you by Ride with GPS! Brett from Ride with GPS chats with Murph and AP about the simple to use Cycling Software Platform that helps riders discover and plan better cycling experiences. Follow the links to get your maps, your way. Whether you're a rider or a driver there are several options for downloading and using the route files provided. Bicycle Routes (Road and Gravel): https://ridewithgps.com/.../JQNLW58UZh3fayHchyarukkc43M6Sv2U Support Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/.../WHqqOwt5YOuaxSeFoGEWZc2GdwJWkxjT Instructions for accessing the files and pdf downloads of the routes: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-lii-route-files/ RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Jeremy Bartosh: www.co.jackson.mn.us Randolph Briley: exploremn.com Erik Noonan: bikeMN.org RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

AP and Murph sat down with Mike Mott from the Iowa Beer Bus to find out what it is like to be a vendor on the route each year. Mike gives us the inside scoop on how logistics work, other events the Iowa Beer Bus goes to, and of course where they will be on route this year. Follow or message the Iowa Beer Bus on Facebook RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

RAGBRAI holds a virtual town hall each month where riders can hear what is going on behind the scenes and also ask questions about RAGBRAI LII, our upcoming bike ride across the state. AP and Murph discuss some of the questions that riders asked during the June Town Hall. Some of the topics included are: GPS maps, gravel patch, laundry, and showering options during the week. June Town Hall: https://youtu.be/z1N5U4PXh34?si=AbNK_1DFWljPKSSR RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

The RAGBRAI Route Inspection Team has completed their ride across the state of Iowa and Murph & AP are on to give us some highlights. From small town hospitality to homemade pie, if you are registered to ride RAGBRAI, you are in for a treat!! RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Here is a recap of Day 07 of the 2025 Route Inspection – Our day started in Oelwein, from there we visited Stanley, Aurora. Lamont, Dundee, Edgewood, Garber and then into Guttenberg and to the Mississippi River to dip our tires!! With us on this episode is a gravel route update from Scott Sumpter. Be sure to catch up with the JustGoBike Podcast daily reports on each day of the RAGBRAI Inspection Ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Here is a recap of Day 06 of the 2025 Route Inspection – Our day started in Cedar Falls, from there we visited Dunkerton, Fairbank and then into Oelwein for the night. With us on this episode is a gravel route update from Quinn and Bailey Kelsay, and then a route review with Dan and Brian. Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for daily reports on each day's ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Here is a recap of Day 05 of the 2025 Route Inspection – Our day started in Iowa Falls, from there we visited Ackley, Aplington, Parkersburg, New Hartford and then into Cedar Falls for the night. Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for daily reports on each day's ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Here is a recap of Day 04 of the 2025 Route Inspection – Our day started in Forest City, from there we visited Ventura, Meservey, Alexander, Latimer, Coulter, and then into Iowa Falls for the night. Also with Murph and AP today is one of the PreRide Riders, Erin Oliphant. Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for daily reports on each day's ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Here is a recap of Day 03 of the 2025 Route Inspection – Our day started in Estherville, from there we visited Armstrong, Swea City, Bancroft, Titonka, Woden, Crystal Lake, and then into Forest City for the night. Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for daily reports on each day's ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Here is a recap of Day 02 of the 2025 Route Inspection – Our ride started from Milford, through Wahpeton, then into MINNESOTA to Brown Park!! From there we stopped in Superior and then into Estherville for the night. Laura Rice joins us for another rider perspective. Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for daily reports on each day's ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

The 2025 Route Inspection Pre Ride is underway! Here is a recap of Day 01 – Our ride from Orange City, through Granville, Primghar, Hartley, May City and then into Milford for the night. Interviews include thoughts from PreRiders Scott Matter from the Dream Team, and Brent Johnson from Bike Tech who rode both gravel routes. Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for daily reports on each day's ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

The 2025 Route Inspection Pre Ride has officially begun! Here is a recap of Day 0 – our kickoff of the 2025 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 LII route. Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for daily reports on each day's ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Did you know mental training is a learned discipline just like physical training? Amy from Transcend Mental Training is on to talk about how to help you focus on what you can control, and become the best version of yourself for RAGBRAI! Whether it is your first RAGBRAI or your 25th, Coach Amy has some great tips. http://www.transcendmentaltraining.com/ Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

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, and more. She is also an Ironman Triathlete and triathlon coach and shares some of her coaching tips to help riders get ready for this year's ride across Iowa! Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

On this episode meet Eastern Iowa Honor Flight President Lynette Voss. RAGBRAI chose the Honor Flight Network as the Community Fund beneficiary for RAGBRAI LII. The Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit with 130 hubs dedicated to honoring America's veterans by bringing over 300,000 of them to their memorials in Washington, D.C., since 2005, at no cost. Lynette shares some insight into the organization and the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight hub. Also on the show is RAGBRAI Rider and veteran, Jimmy Mindoro, who shares his thoughts on the Honor Flight along with some stories on friends and family who have experienced an Honor Flight. National Honor Flight Network: Honorflight.org Eastern Iowa Honor Flight: eihonorflight.org Donate Today: https://venturesendurance.enmotive.com/events/fundraising/ragbrai-lii Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

RAGBRAI holds a virtual town hall each month where riders can hear what is going on behind the scenes and also ask questions about RAGBRAI LII, our upcoming bike ride across the state. AP compiled some of those questions for this week's ParrotTalk episode. The Weather App AP mentioned: https://www.smart911.com/ Portable Fan: https://amzn.to/3RRXBYJ May Town Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=M5NoP85Kd0KRVXc0+&v=l13QsYylyTg&feature=youtu.be Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

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 Curt about a fun event that doubles as a fundraiser for the trail. It is the fourth year for the Wabash Open which is a fun bike ride on the Wabash Trace that includes mini golf stops along the way. Riders form teams and play 18 holes during the ride, which starts in Council Bluffs and ends in Mineola. This event takes place June 14, 2025 and the theme this year is all about the movie Back to the Future! https://www.facebook.com/share/1DNjvoRr6Y/ https://www.bikereg.com/wabash-open-4 More about the Wabash Trace Nature Trail: Murphology-podcast – Episode-78-exploring-the-wabash-trace-nature-trail Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Executive Director Audrey along with Kate, Fundraising Coordinator, from the Iowa City Bike Library are on the podcast to talk about all things bike library. What is a ‘bike library'? On a high level, it is a place to rent, borrow or buy a used bicycle. But it is so much more. They have done a spectacular job making their space a welcome place for everyone in the community. They have had great success with programs, events, and keeping their shop full of usable bikes, and they believe every community should have the same available to anyone who wants to get into, or back into cycling. www.icbikelibrary.org Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Looking for a way to become a better version of you and get in shape to pedal across the state in July? 1st Phorm to the rescue! On this episode meet TJ LaFaver from 1st Phorm, a supplement company that help clients with nutrition and training. As TJ says, the best diet is the one you can stick to, and on this episode you will hear some great tips on how you can be better prepared for RAGBRAI LII. www.1stphorm.com Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

AP and Murph continue the conversation with ride director Matt Phippen about RAGBRAI LII and the full 2025 route. This is part two 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. We also dive into how riders and their support vehicles will get in and out of some of the small towns. Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

This week AP and Murph sit down with ride director Matt Phippen to talk about RAGBRAI LII and the full 2025 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. We also talk a bit about how riders will navigate dipping their tires in the Missouri River and also the big news….we are pedaling into Minnesota this year! Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Recently, the Dream Team executive director, Scott Matter, and current Dream Team members Jeremiah and Ennovy appeared on the "The Kelly Clarkson Show" to introduce the organization and its mission to the show's national audience. Scott is on this episode to share his experience travelling to New York for the show and also to give us some exciting updates on the Dream Team. The Dream Team is a unique opportunity for youth to build relationships, achieve personal growth, and learn life skills. The five month program is based in Des Moines, Iowa and culminates with the team riding together across Iowa on RAGBRAI. https://www.dreamteamdesmoines.org/ Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

RAGBRAI holds a virtual town hall each month where riders can hear what is going on behind the scenes and also ask questions about RAGBRAI LII, our upcoming bike ride across the state. AP compiled some of those questions for this week's ParrotTalk episode. Top 10 Tips: https://ragbrai.com/top-10-tips-march-2025/ March Town Hall: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-march-townhall/ February Town Hall: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-february-townhall/ January Town Hall: https://youtu.be/REDKPjtNOn4?si=D8l-Eev__j3vBGlWPortable Power Bank to charge your devices: https://a.co/d/15bpEPX Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Do you know someone living with Multiple Sclerosis? This week is MS Awareness Week and currently 2.9 people in the world have MS. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). RAGBRAI Ride Director Matt Phippen is one of those people living with MS. On this special episode, Matt talks about his MS journey. We also have special guests: Matt's physician, Dr Hughes who is the Medical Director at MercyOne Neurosciences, and also Kathleen O'Donnell, the Upper Midwest Chapter President of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. https://www.nationalmssociety.org/ Bike MS: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1232&language=en RAGBRAI Gives: https://ragbrai.com/gives/ Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Coach Ertl is back to talk to us about training for RAGBRAI LII! NOW is the time to start getting 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 dialing in your nutrition are just a few ways to get yourself prepared. And don't forget to get your bike tuned up! Coach Ertl Training Blogs and Training Plan: https://ragbrai.com/training/ https://ragbrai.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RAGBRAI_Training_Plan_2025.pdf Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

TOMRV is back on June 7 and 8!! This is a challenging two day bike ride based in Iowa that has been in existence since 1978. Tina Anderson from the Quad Cities Bike Club is on to talk about this popular event that attracts over 1,000 cyclists annually. Riders come to ride the scenic and challenging roads along the glacier-carved Mississippi River Valley. From flat stretches to steep bluffs, TOMRV offers a variety of terrains that challenge riders, from competitive racers to fitness enthusiasts. In addition to well-stocked SAG stops, there will also be bike support on route by certified bike mechanics. More about TOMRV: https://qcbc.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=505193&module_id=324415 TOMRV Registration: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=MTczMjU0NzgwNzE4MjjYewe6VThJ1nvD Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Murph and AP were on the road for this episode, getting a first hand, behind the scenes look at the beginning stages of planning for each of the RAGBRAI LII overnight towns. RAGBRAI directors Matt and Anne visit each of the communities many times to go over timelines and all that goes into hosting us riders in July. Iowa looks a bit different in February, but the RAGBRAI buzz was high while Murph and AP sat in on meetings in each of the overnight towns. RAGBRAI LII overnight towns include: Orange City, Milford, Estherville, Forest City, Iowa Falls, Cedar Falls, Oelwein and Guttenberg. Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

RAGBRAI holds a virtual town hall each month where riders can hear what's going on behind the scenes and also ask questions about RAGBRAI LII, and anything they may want to know about our upcoming bike ride across the state. AP compiled some of those questions for this week's episode. Topics include: food options, transportation to the start, where to sleep, and the value of registration. January Town Hall: https://youtu.be/REDKPjtNOn4?si=D8l-Eev__j3vBGlW February Town Hall: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-february-townhall/ Training Blog: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-lii-training/ Erin Oliphant Training Episode: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-305-stuff-you-should-know-about-ragbrai-li Portable Travel Fan: https://a.co/d/dDl5KGt 2025 Rides: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-332-exploring-2025-rides-and-tours Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.IowaBicycleCoaltion.org

The Iowa Bike Expo is a one day event in Des Moines every January. This must-attend event is run by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and takes place on the same day that RAGBRAI announces the route. Murph and AP had a Just Go Bike Podcast booth set up and many fans stopped by to say hello! For this episode they interviewed several people about the Expo, the 2025 route, and also about each interviewee's area of expertise! Interviews include: Patty and Jeanette from Georgia Pete England from Legacy Trails Dave Edwards from PrimalWear.com Matt Phippen, RAGBRAI Ride Director Coz Lindsay, RAGBRAI SAG Crew Pre-Order your Just Go Bike Podcast t-shirt! https://ve-cycling.myshopify.com/products/just-go-bike-shirt-pre-order-only Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.IowaBicycleCoaltion.org

This week AP and Murph sit down with ride director Matt Phippen to talk about RAGBRAI LII and the 2025 route, along with his process on how to get the route from paper to reality. Matt dives into mileage, elevation and a bit about each of the 8 overnight towns on the RAGBRAI route. The overnight towns for RAGBRAI LII are: Orange City, Milford, Estherville, Forest City, Iowa Falls, Cedar Falls, Oelwein, and Guttenberg. Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

On this ParrotTalk episode, both AP and Murph go over interesting survey results from a survey that went out late last fall. Listeners gave us the scoop on demographics, favorite episodes and topic suggestions. Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com

Murph and AP caught up with RAGBRAI staff member Laura Rice to get some behind the scenes scoop on some of the things Laura is working on as the team prepares for RAGBRAI LII. Laura also shares a bit about her cycling background which includes racing, organizing and training for cycling events! Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com

RAGBRAI Ride Director Matt Phippen joins Murph and AP to find out how RAGBRAI LII plans are coming along. Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

Happy New Year! It's a new year and we are getting closer to knowing the RAGBRAI LII Route!! Murph and AP provide us with some details and updates on two upcoming events, the Iowa Bike Expo and the RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party, coming up January 25, 2025. It's the official kick off to the bike season as we learn the route and celebrate all things bicycle in Iowa. The Route Announcement Party will be at the super cool Vibrant Music Hall, a gorgeous theater with expanded seating options. RAGBRAI Route Announcement Party: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-route-announcement-party/ RAGBRAI Registration: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-registration/ Iowa Bike Expo: https://www.iowabikeexpo.com/ Iowa Bicycle Coalition: https://iowabicyclecoalition.org/ Best Jersey Contest details: https://iowabicyclecoalition.org/best-jersey-contest-is-now-open/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

On this episode Murph and AP explore a few bicycle rides and tours that could be great training rides as you prepare for RAGBRAI LII! Included are Cycle Zydeco, The Five Boro Bike Ride, The Door County Century, The Bacoon Ride and the Iowa Gravel Series. Cyclezydeco.com https://www.bike.nyc/events/td-five-boro-bike-tour/ doorcountycentury.com IowaBicycleCoaltion.org iowagravelseries.com Iowa Gravel Series Episode: https://soundcloud.com/murphology-podcast/episode-150-the-iowa-gravel-series-with-ian-breitlow Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Today's video intro: https://youtu.be/4XHIZAjgtUA?si=GHSBR0-5rsZ63xK4 Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com

What was it, or who was it, that got you to do your very first RAGBRAI? For Diana, it was hearing about the ride and seeing an opportunity to ride with someone who had done RAGBRAI before. Currently in St. Louis, Diana grew up just across the river from Iowa and it didn't take more than a few miles to take her right back to the sights and smells that Iowa has to offer. In this episode Diana is going to tell us about her first RAGBRAI, and her experiences with all that Iowa has to offer! Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com

Idaho? You are probably wondering why a RAGBRAI podcast would talk about Idaho. Recently Murph and AP were interviewed on The Nature of Idaho podcast to talk about all things RAGBRAI! The Nature of Idaho podcast is hosted by Peter Pruett, Zoo Idaho Superintendent, and Dr. Leif Tapanila, Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History. Peter came to Iowa to ride RAGBRAI LI, and wanted to share his experience with their listeners. We got permission to share the episode with you! And you get a bit of bonus content on this episode: some history on the dung beetle. Enjoy! https://www.kisu.org/podcast/the-nature-of-idaho Episode 316 with Team Jedi Mustard: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-316-ragbrai-li-rider-recaps-part-4 Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com RAGBRAI Gives: https://ragbrai.com/community-fund/

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Murph and AP chat about two of their favorite things: bicycles and giving thanks! Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com RAGBRAI Gives: https://ragbrai.com/community-fund/

What was it, or who was it, that got you to do your very first RAGBRAI? For Gary, it was retirement which meant he would have more time to train, and also seeing that the LI route was going to end in the very town he grew up in, Burlington! He grew up in Iowa but moved to California after college, so coming back after all those years made for a memorable week on the bike. On this episode Gary is going to tell us about his first RAGBRAI, and his experience of all that Iowa has to offer! Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Will Walker theBackwards Biker episode: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-294-will-walker-the-backwards-biker Penny Farthing episode: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-307-riding-across-america-on-a-penny-farthing

RAGBRAI LI Registration is now open!! Erica Determan from RAGBRAI is on this episode to give us some updates on the registration process and a few changes for the 52nd annual great bike ride across Iowa. Some of the changes Erica shares with Murph and AP include vehicle passes, registering teams, merchandise, and souvenir packs. Take our survey! lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/SGyprQf/JustGoBike Murph & AP recorded the beginning of this episode on video!! You can watch them over on the Just Go Bike YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. Registration for RAGBRAI LII opens November 15! Register at: www.ragbrai.com

What are your Top 10 reasons to ride RAGBRAI? Murph and AP tackle what they think are the top 10 reasons people should come ride their bikes across the great state of Iowa. Take our survey! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/SGyprQf/JustGoBike Murph & AP recorded the beginning of this episode on video!! You can watch them over on the Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com Registration for RAGBRAI LII opens November 15!

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 bicycle, on foot, or in a vehicle, each has a unique perspective on the ride, and they describe a day in the life of finding those special moments of RAGBRAI that become memories of that ride that last forever. Murph & AP recorded the beginning of the episode on video!!! You can watch them over on the Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com Registration for RAGBRAI LII opens November 15! How (and what) to pack for a week of RAGBRAI video mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WglGxKHjYYg

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, including the unveiling of the RAGBRAI LII logo on October 25 and November 15 when registration for RAGBRAI LII opens. Also, Murph & AP recorded the beginning of the episode on video!!! You can watch them over on the Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com Registration for RAGBRAI LII opens November 15!

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 for cyclocross, gravel, and of course fat biking. Scott shares some of his tips on how to keep going when the seasons change. BIKEIOWA, an online resource, is home to the most comprehensive list of Iowa bike rides and events along with news, bike advocacy, apparel and so much more. www.bikeiowa.com Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com BIKEIOWA Pogie Lites: https://bikeiowa.store/products/pogielites BIKEIOWA Bandito Sling: https://bikeiowa.store/collections/bandito-sling

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.com

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, we won Best Limited Series!! Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com

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 organization and this time of year they are recruiting and getting ready to launch with a new team of both volunteer mentors along with the next generation of youth cyclists. Scott is on to tell us more about the Dream Team and his goals for the next group of youth and mentors. Find out more about Scott and the team at www.dreamteamdesmoines.org. The Moving Forward Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-forward-the-official-podcast-of-dream-team/id1737706851 www.ragbrai.com www.dreamteamdesmoines.org

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 what they do, along with some of their RAGBRAI experiences. A shoutout and thank you to Matt, Anne, Kara, Laura, Kim, Cory, and Erica for stepping up to the microphone!! And a HUGE shoutout to all you Just Go Bike FANS!! We are so happy and proud to share with you our Iowa Podcast Award, we won Best Limited Series!! Thank you for listening to us each week! Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com

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, parking and more! Your one stop resource for all things RAGBRAI is always www.ragbrai.com Team RWB Episode: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-292-team-rwbs-paul-and-todd