Podcasts about RAGBRAI

More live interviews from Murph & AP as RAGBRAI riders pedal across the state! Tune in daily and if you are riding RAGBRAI LIII, stop by and see us in each overnight town at the Just Go Bike tent! RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ 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

Send us Fan MailOne crash can erase months of planning, and Stage 15 of the Tour de France proves it. We walk through a mountain day that feels unreal on speed alone, then gets even more intense with a major shake-up in the overall standings. Remco Evenepoel lands a huge stage victory on a brutal summit finish, and suddenly the race feels less predictable than it did 24 hours earlier.We also wrestle with the hardest part of pro cycling to watch: Jonas Vingegaard goes down, suffers a fractured clavicle, and has to abandon. From there we unpack the tactical questions that stick in your brain as a fan. Why was his team driving the pace for kilometers? What was the plan supposed to be, and how does a single mistake on a corner change what “second place” even means going forward?Then we pivot to two controversies that spark real debate among cycling fans. First: overnight anti-doping controls, including wake-ups at 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. We support clean racing, but we ask whether the timing is fair before the hardest stages in the sport. Second: Tom Pidcock's penalty for illegal assistance, what the UCI rule actually says, and how a 20-second time hit and other sanctions can ripple through a rider's goals.We close by looking ahead to the rest day and the stage 16 individual time trial, then shift gears to RAGBRAI updates where heat, crowded roads, and emergency vehicles make one thing crystal clear: communication saves people. Subscribe for daily Tour coverage, share this with a cycling friend, and leave a review. What's your take on the 2 a.m. testing and the stage 15 turning point? SupportSupport the showAdam and Michael's friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life's twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/https://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Chris Cohea, marketing co-chair for Perry’s RAGBRAI committee, as he gives reminders of the route, entertainment, vendors and more as thousands of riders and support vehicles will be coming through

RAGBRAI LIII has begun and Murph & AP spent the day talking to riders at the Expo in Onawa. Tune in daily for more tales from the route, and if you are on RAGBRAI LIII, stop by and see us in each overnight town at the Just Go Bike tent! RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ 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

Send us Fan MailRain turns a mountain stage into a pressure test, and Stage 14 of the Tour de France makes that painfully clear. We jump from a few real-life road problems of our own (including a theme song blunder we have to own) straight into a day of relentless climbing, aggressive racing, and descents that look terrifying even from the couch. We break down the Stage 14 route and why the raw numbers matter: 153.3 km, roughly 3,800 meters of elevation, and four categorized climbs that never let riders settle. Then we get into the story everyone's talking about, Tadej Pogacar's latest statement ride in yellow. We explain how UAE Team Emirates keeps control, why the attack timing is so devastating on steep gradients, and what it signals for the general classification. We also hit the key supporting results, Del Toro right there again, plus 19-year-old Paul Seixas lighting it up and taking the white jersey. The most intense segment is the weather. We talk wet tarmac, team radio warnings, and the split-second decision-making behind high-speed hairpins when traction is limited and mistakes multiply. After that, we look ahead to Stage 15 with a summit finish and discuss who still has a real window to take time back, even if the overall win is starting to feel out of reach. We wrap with a community check-in on RAGBRAI 53 as Iowa heats up, including hydration and safety tips and our plan to try getting updates from the road. If you enjoyed the breakdown, subscribe, share this with a riding buddy, and leave a quick review. What part of rainy mountain racing makes you the most nervous?Support the showAdam and Michael's friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life's twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/https://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com

An Iowa man was nearly deported into a war zone. On this episode, how families are caught in the middle of third-country deportation. First, we hear from Midwest Newsroom reporting fellow Steph Conquest-Ware on families in limbo under the third-country deportation policy. We also talk about tips on how to protect yourself from this summer's fast-spreading cyclospora outbreak with disease prevention specialist Jennifer Miller. We hear from Guthrie Center RAGBRAI organizer Mike Underwood, as the town readies to host tens of thousands overnight on RAGBRAI. And, after 12 years at the helm, a conversation with IPR's outgoing CEO Myrna Johnson. Then, IPR's Erin Fuller grooves us into the weekend.

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Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry Chamber Executive Director Lynsi Pasutti as she gives reminders about the route, vendors and entertainment as RAGBRAI will roll through town on July 21, previews the Chamber Block Party

Onawa, Iowa ready for RAGBRAI riders to Rock And Roll Out.

It's time for RAGBRAI LIII !! Murph Interviews representatives from each of the 2026 overnight towns to find out more about each community and what they have planned for riders. Onawa: https://onawa.com/ragbrai Harlan: https://ragbrai.com/route/day-1/ Guthrie Center: https://ragbrai.com/route/day-2/ Boone: https://ragbrai.com/route/day-3/ Marshalltown: https://ragbrai.com/route/day-4/ Independence: https://ragbrai.com/route/day-5/ Dyersville: https://ragbrai.com/route/day-6/ Dubuque: https://ragbrai.com/route/day-7/ Episode 393: The Veteran Flagpole Initiative Connects with RAGBRAI: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-393-the-veteran-flagpole-initiative-connects-with-ragbrai RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: https://ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII 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.

From riding across the country with Pinkerton's to riding across Iowa with RAGBRAI, SIMON covers it all this hour!

With all of the recent headlines and discussions about e-bikes SIMON was surprised to learn that they are allowed in RAGBRAI. To find out why and what precautions are in place for these powerful motors amongst 20,000 riders that will be out on Iowa roads next week, he talks to MATT PHIPPEN, the Director of RAGBRAI 2026.

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features part one of our conversation with Perry Parks and Recreation Director John Anderson and Aquatics Coordinator Ben Fleming as they discuss sprucing up the town and parks ahead of RAGBRAI

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 LIII. Coffee shops included in this episode are: The Kringle Man in Elk Horn: https://www.thekringleman.com/ Courtyard Cafe in Perry: https://www.facebook.com/courtyardcafeperry Niland's Cafe in Colo: https://www.facebook.com/nilandscafe Grounded in Marshalltown: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581575135760 The Natural Grind in Grundy Center: https://www.thenaturalgrind.com/#/ Green Roast Cafe in Jesup: https://www.facebook.com/p/Green-Roast-Cafe-61582652210057/ Em's Coffee Co in Independence: https://www.emscoffeeco.com/ Elle & Beck's in Dyersville: https://elleandbeckslifestyleboutique.com/ Brew & Brew in Dyersville: https://brewandbrewdyersville.com/ RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: https://ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII 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.

Send us Fan MailTwo minutes and 42 seconds can feel like a wall, right up until the Tour de France reminds you it's paper thin. We take the Tour de France 2026 rest day to reset the race: where the general classification stands, how the first nine stages actually played out, and why the yellow jersey fight between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard still has plenty of room to turn. We walk through the opening stretch from the Barcelona start, including the early time trial impact, the first real mountain separation, and how brutal heat has already shaped tactics, recovery, and even stage design. Then we dig into the practical question every fan is asking: what does it really take to find 2:42 in the mountains, and how quickly can that gap disappear without any “catastrophe”? Along the way, we check in on the other Tour de France classifications, including the green jersey points race, the polka dot climbing competition, and the white jersey battle that's tighter than it looks on paper. We also preview Stage 10 on Bastille Day, when French riders traditionally go hunting for the breakaway and the whole peloton races with a little extra emotion. Expect Tour lore, a few fun local details, and what we're watching for as the race ramps back up. Plus: community messages, a RAGBRAI meetup invite, and a ridiculous donut-fueled racing debate that somehow belongs in a cycling podcast. If you're enjoying these daily Tour de France recaps, subscribe, share the show with a cycling friend, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us.Support the showAdam and Michael's friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life's twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/https://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com

July14, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about hydration tips and products, restaurant and coffee runs, the world of sports, and his upcoming annual trip to RAGBRAI. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph sat down with Mike Schulte, drummer for the Pork Tornadoes, to get his take on the headliner bands playing during RAGBRAI LIII. He is pretty pumped at the all star list for this year, and you should be too! Onawa: Gut Feeling Harlan: Decoy Guthrie Center: Gimikk Boone: Hairball Marshalltown: The Pork Tornadoes Independence: Not Quite Brothers Dyersville: Spazmatics Pork Tornadoes Website: https://porktornadoes.com/ RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: https://ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII 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 Dream Team's Jeremiah joins Casey's leaders Angela Wood and Tierney Israel on a very special episode of Moving Forward. Jeremiah is 16 and has been training for the past 4 ½ months for his third RAGBRAI as a member of Dream Team.  He recounts his trip to New York City one year ago for the Kelly Clarkson Show when Casey's surprised the Dream Team on national TV with a significant gift to help lift up our youth. Casey's leaders Angela Wood and Tierney Israel join us on Moving Forward to announce a new Round Up for Dream Team campaign during RAGBRAI week (July 18-25).  The Round Up for Dream Team campaign provides an opportunity for guests at more than 500 Casey's Iowa stores in to support Dream Team and help create brighter futures for young Iowans,

Your official RAGBRAI LIII navigation routes are here, brought to you by Ride with GPS! Brett from Ride with GPS chats with Murph and AP about the free, 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. RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: https://ragbrai.com/route/ Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/ RAGBRAI LIII 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.

Dream Team members Ava, Claire and Jude join us for Episode 44 of the Moving Forward Podcast.  Ava and Claire are both new members of the 2026 Dream Team.  They talk with us about the progress they have made with Dream Team over the past four months and about some of their personal goals for RAGBRAI and beyond. At 16, Jude already has one RAGBRAI under his belt.  We talk with Jude about his leadership in helping some of our younger members of the team and about his goals for RAGBRAI LIII.

We discuss with Iowa State Patrol Trooper Shelby McCreedy.

We discuss with Iowa State Patrol Trooper Shelby McCreedy.

Have you ever wanted to eat a pork chop, wrapped in a paper towel, while standing on a farm somewhere in rural Iowa? Of course you do, and this year marks the 43rd year you can get an Iowa chop, grilled onsite, from the Mr Pork Chop stand during RAGBRAI! Aaron Bernhard is the third generation to take on the Mr Pork Chop business that started in 1983 when his Grandpa saw an opportunity that clearly has been a success. Aaron chats with Murph about the business, how they grill all those chops and what's planned for RAGBRAI 53. Mr Pork Chop Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057184761128 How to Pack for RAGBRAI Video: https://youtu.be/WglGxKHjYYg?si=vkRE8p4wO0t_mAuR Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Registration for RAGBRAI LIII 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.

We feature three new members of the 2026 Dream Team on Episode 43 of the Moving Forward Podcast.  Holland and Sam are 15 years old and they are amongst the strongest cyclists on this year's team.  We'll talk with them about how their season is going and about their preparedness for RAGBRAI in a month.  And we also are going to be speaking with Rhett.  He is 14 years old and is very passionate about cycling.  Before joining Dream Team, Rhett rode a couple days of RAGBRAI in 2025 with his father.  We talk with Rhett about some of his personal goals for this season and about his wish list of things he wants to do during RAGBRAI.

Murph & AP share some of the cool places they went to while riding the RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride. Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Registration for RAGBRAI LIII 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.

A summer road trip is a ticket to adventure, and experienced road trippers know to expect the unexpected. On this episode, we're hitting the road — we'll hear stories about two of Iowa's most over the top road trips, RAGBRAI and Relay Iowa, a cross-country journey with a few twists and a happily-ever-after, and much more.

Jeremy and Mentor Wendy Rains join us for Episode 42 of the Moving Forward Podcast. Jeremy, at 12 years old, is one of the youngest members of the 2026 team.  He talks with us about why he is driven to work so hard to prepare for RAGBRAI and about his personal goals this year at Dream Team. Wendy draws on her years of experience as an educator to help mentor our Dream Team youth.  We talk with Wendy about why she pours so much time and energy into supporting our youth.  And we hear her thoughts about the team's readiness for RAGBRAI LIII.

Send us Fan MailA guy rode past us during a bike event while listening to our podcast at the exact same moment. That's the kind of sentence we would have laughed at when we first hit record, and it's the perfect way to frame our 100th episode milestone. We start with classic Cycling Men of Leisure catch-up: work trips that turn into mini road adventures, the beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and why moving too fast makes you miss the weird, wonderful “true America” you only find when you take the long way. Then we debut a brand-new Listener Spotlight jingle, share the fan mail that demanded it, and break down a Spotlight built around Omaha, Nebraska. From there, things get even better: Miya Sharp joins us as a surprise guest interviewer and asks the questions we didn't script, including why we started the podcast, how the original vision evolved beyond cycling, and the exact BRAG and RAGBRAI moments when strangers called us “the life of leisure” and the name finally stuck. We also get into our favorite episodes, the speakeasy tradition, the biggest travel disaster, and the one word we want the show to be known for: honest. We close by looking ahead with Tour de France energy and cycling headlines, including youth development investment (Zwift, Canyon, and Pedal Mafia) and a nod to progress in women's professional cycling. If you've ever loved the space between point A and point B, you're in the right place. Subscribe, share this with a riding buddy, and leave a review with the most unbelievable cycling moment you've ever witnessed. SupportSupport the showAdam and Michael's friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life's twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/https://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Marketing C0-Chair Chris Cohea as he discusses how the local committee is gearing up for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) coming through Perry on Tuesday, July

If you are looking at logistics for RAGBRAI and want your vehicle waiting for you in Dubuque, Mr. Car Shipper to the rescue! RAGBRAI is a one way bicycle tour and riders utilize team buses, shuttles, friends, etc to get back to their vehicle. Mr. Car Shipper is another option for RAGBRAI Riders. It is a car transport service and this is the second year they are partnering with RAGBRAI. Stacy and Daniel from Mr. Car Shipper are on this episode to tell us about the company and how it works for riders. https://www.mrcarshipper.com/ragbrai Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Registration for RAGBRAI LIII 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.

Here is a recap of Day 7 of the 2026 Route Inspection. Our last day started in Dyersville, we then visited the Field of Dreams, Farley, Epworth, Centralia, and ended our day at the Mighty Mississippi in Dubuque. What a great week touring small town Iowa! If you missed any 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 LIII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LIII: 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 5 of the 2026 Route Inspection. Our day started in Marshalltown, we then visited Green Mountain, Beaman, Grundy Center, Morrison, Reinbeck (Meeting Town), Washburn, Gilbertville, Jesup, and ended our day in Independence. Joining Murph & AP are fellow Inspection Riders, the Webers. 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 LIII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LIII: 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 6 of the 2026 RAGBRAI Route Inspection. Our day started in Independence, we then visited Winthrop, Manchester (Meeting Town), Earlville and ended our day in Dyersville. Joining Murph & AP is fellow Inspection Rider Scott Sumpter from BikeIowa. 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 LIII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LIII: 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.

Isaac and Mentor John Taylor joined us for Episode 41 of the Moving Forward Podcast. Isaac is joining us just a few days after walking across the stage to receive his high school diploma from East High School.  This is his second year on Dream Team, and we'll get Isaac's perspective on how the team is doing now that we're less than 50 days away from RAGBRAI. And we also welcome mentor John Taylor.  John completed his 31st Boston Marathon in April, and he has completed a marathon in all 50 states.   Clearly, John is a passionate runner.  We talk with him about that and about why John might be even more passionate about mentoring and supporting our Dream Team youth. 

Here is a recap of Day 4 of the 2026 Route Inspection. Our day started in Boone, we then visited Gilbert, Nevada (Meeting Town), Colo, State Center, and ended our day in Marshalltown. We biked about 70 miles and experienced a total elevation of about 1,800 feet of climbing. Joining Murph & AP is fellow Inspection Rider Laura Rice. 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 LIII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LIII: 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 3 of the 2026 Route Inspection. Our day started in Guthrie Center, we then visited Panora, Yale, Perry (Meeting Town), Ogden, and ended our day in Boone. We biked about 61 miles and experienced a total elevation of about 1,500 feet of climbing. Joining Murph & AP is Bob Libby from Care Ambulance. 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 LIII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LIII: 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 2 of the 2026 Route Inspection. Our day started in Harlan, we then visited Elk Horn, Exira (Meeting Town), and ended our day in Guthrie Center. We biked about 56 miles and experienced a total elevation of about 3,500 feet of climbing again today! 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 LIII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LIII: 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 1 of the 2026 Route Inspection. Our day started in Onawa, we then visited Turin, Soldier, Dunlap (Meeting Town), Earling, Westphalia and ended our day in Harlan. We biked about 60 miles and experienced a total elevation of about 3,500 feet of climbing today! With us on this episode is fellow Ride Inspector Scott Matter from the Dream Team. 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 LIII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LIII: 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 0 of the 2026 RAGBRAI Route Inspection. Our day started at RAGBRAI HQ in Des Moines where we gathered, loaded up our gear and bikes, and made our way to Onawa. Murph and AP are joined by Ride Director Matt Phippen. 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 LIII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more! Registration for RAGBRAI LIII: 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 year, RAGBRAI is offering riders an extra challenge with the addition of an all-new loop route: the America 250 Double Loop. The America 250 Double Loop extends the Day 5 route to a 250‑kilometer ride (with a route just over 159 miles) in celebration of the 250th anniversary of our country. Several riders went out recently and rode the entire route, and are on the podcast today to share their experiences. Scott Olson, Scott Sumpter, and ride director Matt Phippen talk stats and highlights of their long day in the saddle. Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Registration for RAGBRAI LIII 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.

Thomas and Jennifer joined us for Moving Forward, the official podcast of Dream Team Des Moines.  Mentor Jennifer Chose talked with us about why she joined Dream Team as a mentor for our 2026 season and about the progress she has seen the team make over the first half of our training season. Thomas, a sophomore at Ankeny High School, has already completed two RAGBRAIs with Dream Team.  Thomas is always one of the first members of our team to help out and encourage new members of the team.  We spoke with Thomas about his goals for the 2026 season and RAGBRAI.

Episode 400! Congratulations to Murph, AP and everyone at the Just Go Bike Podcast!! And THANK YOU for continuing to be a listener, maybe even a fan! On today's episode we ‘flush' out a topic that everyone has to do but not everyone discusses: bathroom breaks. The KYBO takes center stage today and Tim from Dude Wipes plunges in with toilet tales on how Dude Wipes went from three college guys joking about ‘number 2' to a multi-million dollar personal care brand that makes flushable, biodegradable wipes, wiping over one billion butts….and counting. AND they are coming to RAGBRAI! https://dudewipes.com/ Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Registration for RAGBRAI LIII 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.

Randy and Jacoby joined us for our third episode of the 2026 season. It was only just a few years ago that Jacoby King joined Dream Team when he was in high school.  Fast forward a few years and Jacoby is now midway through his second year as a mentor.  Jacoby spoke with us about what it was like to be a member of our team as a teenager and now to be helping to lift up our youth as a mentor. Randy is one of the youngest members of the 2026 team and he joined us just days before his 13th birthday.  Randy shared how he overcame his fears and found the courage to join our team.  We talked with Randy about how his journey towards RAGBRAI and accomplishing one of his biggest life dreams is going so far.

Lael Wilcox, ultra cycling endurance athlete, is on the Just Go Bike podcast today! Lael chats with Murph about her latest quest, to pedal around the world and not only break the women's record, but break the men's record as well. That's over 18,000 miles!! She rode her bike around the world in 2024 and holds the women's record, averaging 170 miles of pedaling each day. This time she is shooting for over 230 miles of pedaling per day, for 78 days! She has been endurance cycling for awhile, she won the Trans Am Bike Race back in 2016, biking across the US in just 18 days, and has done a bunch of other epic adventures too like Tour Divide, Baja Divide and a bike packing race in Switzerland. In addition to racing, she dedicates time organizing kids mentorship programs and encouraging more women to ride, with scholarships and bike packing rallies. Lael hopes to ride RAGBRAI with all of us some year. Lael is sponsored by Quad Lock, who is also a RAGBRAI sponsor this year! Learn more about Quad Lock: https://www.quadlockcase.com/ Lael Wilcox website: https://www.laelwilcox.net/ You can tune into Lael's daily podcasts as she attempts the world record: https://www.laelwilcox.net/podcast Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Registration for RAGBRAI LIII 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.

This week AP and Murph sit down with ride director Matt Phippen to talk about the full RAGBRAI LIII route. Matt dives into mileage, elevation and we talk a bit about each of the towns we will be visiting on the RAGBRAI route. Registration for RAGBRAI LIII is open! www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ 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.

Rebekah Vaughan, Weekend Morning Anchor, and Joe Winters, Chief Meteorologist at KCRG are on to chat about their RAGBRAI experiences along with plans for riding RAGBRAI 53. Rebekah also shares what it is like to ride with the extra challenge of POTS, which is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system causing an abnormal, rapid heart rate (tachycardia) and lightheadedness upon standing. We also get a little inside scoop on what it is like behind the scenes at KCRG. https://www.kcrg.com/ Joe's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/joewinterskcrg Rebekah's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093902635707 Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ 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. Registration for RAGBRAI LIII is open! ragbrai.com/registration/ Photo courtesy of Rebekah's Facebook Page

Eric Dolash from the Veteran Flagpole Initiative is on the podcast to talk about his Iowa based nonprofit. They have big plans this year! Eric and his crew will be riding RAGBRAI again and plan to install flagpoles in the yards of veterans directly along the route. The nonprofit's mission is simple, fund and install flagpoles in veteran's yards across Iowa at no cost to the veteran. To date they have installed almost 200 flagpoles! https://www.veteranflagpoles.org/ Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ 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. Registration for RAGBRAI LIII is open! ragbrai.com/registration/

Coach Ertl is back to talk to us about training for RAGBRAI LIII! 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 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: ragbrai.com/training/ https://ragbrai.com/2026-training-plan/ Registration for RAGBRAI LIII is open! ragbrai.com/registration/ 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.

In this episode, host Shawn Terrell discusses how to think about timing Roth IRA conversions for a dentist who plans to exit from clinical dentistry. He uses the analogy of a long bike ride on RAGBRAI as a way to think about ideal timing.The objective for dentists like Dr. Bill is strategic timing of Roth IRA conversions to minimize tax burdens.-------------------------------Episode Resource ----------------------------------Meet with Dentist Exit Planning Advisor:Schedule Discovery Meeting-----------------------------------About Dentist Exit Planning:Website: dentistexit.comFacebook Group for DentistsYouTubeInstagramLinkedInSign-Up for Dentist Exit Email NewsletterEmail Shawn at: shawn@dentistexit.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 LIII overnight towns. RAGBRAI director Matt visits 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 LIII overnight towns include: Onawa, Harlan, Guthrie Center, Boone, Marshalltown, Independence, Dyersville, and Dubuque. Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ 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. Registration for RAGBRAI LIII is open! ragbrai.com/registration/