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We’re all about the culture of biking just for the fun of it, and tales from the RAGBRAI Nation. Your hosts Kathy Murphy (Murphology), and Andrea Parrott (RAGBRAI and ParrotTalk), are joined by a variety of guests each week that delve into the social side of cycling.
Come for the bikes, stay for the fun, leave with a smile.
So…. just go bike!
Theme song by Ryan Stier
Logo by Suzanne Milosevich
Intro by Pumpkin
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Episode 297: RAGBRAI SAG Drivers Joe and Coz
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 with some good tips so you might not need to use their services.
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Episode 296: ParrotTalk on the History of Cyclist Kittie Knox
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_Knox
https://blog.library.si.edu/blog/2020/05/26/breaking-the-cycle-the-kittie-knox-story/
https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-culture/kittie-knox-black-cyclist-activist-who-challenged-race-gender-barriers-1890s
https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-culture/the-outer-line-the-kittie-knox-award-for-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-in-cycling/
https://www.kx3lifestyleandcoaching.com/blog/the-history-of-women-s-cycling
Nelson Vails Episode: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-214-meet-olympian-medalist-nelson-vails-retired-road-and-track-cyclist
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Episode 295: Coach Ertl Training Tips for RAGBRAI
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 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/category/ragbrai-training-blog/
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Episode 294: Will Walker the Backwards Biker
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 ago, biking backwards started as a kind of a joke or challenge with his friends and quickly became a way of cycling that is now Will’s normal. All of his rides are pedaled backwards so when he heard about a 7 day ride across Iowa, he didn’t even know what RAGBRAI was but registered immediately with the intention to do all of it backwards. Will, who lives in Alaska, packed his bike and came to Iowa for the first time last July. He found out that the state is definitely not flat and he also found out what Iowa Nice means. With so many supportive and friendly people, RAGBRAI turned out to be an awesome experience for him. He will be back to ride again this year and will be launching Against the Odds Cycling, a line of Backwards Biker merchandise with the intention to give back to others.
You can follow Will on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_willxwalker/
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Episode 293: Bebe the Parrot Loves RAGBRAI!
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 related to Bebe and biking, and what it is like to have a social bird who loves people and wants to go wherever Steve goes. Bebe even speaks up (or is it squawks up?) a few times during the interview, probably to tell us what it is like to be RAGBRAI famous!
You can follow Bebe’s adventures on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BebeBirdParrot
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Episode 292: Team RWB's Paul and Todd
Team RWB is a community of veterans, service members, military families, and supporters, united by teamwork, shared values, and a common goal. They help veterans lead healthier lives through fitness events, training, and programs. Along with many other fitness options, Team RWB has a RAGBRAI team. Todd Cowan and Paul Wade are good friends, bike commuters, and veterans who are part of Team RWB and the bicycle team. They spent some time talking to Murph about the organization along with fun stories about RAGBRAI.
Learn more about the Team RWB RAGBRAI team: https://teamrwb.org/ragbrai
Todd Cowan’s previous episode: https://soundcloud.com/murphology-podcast/episode-37-team-rwb-veterans-connecting-with-veterans-through-activity
RAGBRAI Packing 101 by Team RWB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhqHRNiDBkE
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