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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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...

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...

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:...

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 motos, rendering aid to cyclists who need it. Bob is going to talk about what it is like to be on route with all of us cyclists and share some...

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 Kisha and Dan from Illinois. They decided for their first RAGBRAI they would be completely self contained and self supported so everything they...

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 week of making forever friends. Then there is Patrick from Omaha who shares a fun story of getting married on RAGBRAI many years ago. Scroll down...

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!! This year her daughter joined her. And finally Barb from Des Moines is on to talk about her experience. Riders may have seen her and her team...

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 celebrated turning 65 by riding RAGBRAI for the first time and Maura from Omaha who has been blind since birth and rides the back of a tandem with...

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 riders come into Burlington, and also Scott Sumpter, a vendor with Bike Iowa. Tune in every Tuesday for more Just Go Bike!

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.

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.

Murph & AP catch up with Penny & Kenny 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 @SOSKenLockeStadium

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.com

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.com

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.com

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.com

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 event. You probably already know, but you will soon be part of the oldest, largest and longest recreational bicycle tour in the world, and this...