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Is this going to be your first RAGBRAI? If so, you are not alone! On this episode Murph & AP answer some common questions that people new to RAGBRAI ask.
-Can my luggage have wheels on it so I can get it from the RAGBRAI luggage trailer to my campsite easier?
-Are there any good ways to track my miles besides a bike computer?
-Hydration options...is a water bottle enough or do I need a hydration pack as well?
-Can you explain charters? Do I need a charter on top of registration?
-Should I leave my vehicle in the start town or the end town?
-When will wristband numbers be available?
-Are e-bikes allowed on the course?
-Are you required to stop in each town?
-Can you share some advice for a newbie?
-Will you guys be doing podcasts during RAGBRAI?
Many questions can be answered by checking out the www.ragbrai.com website and clicking on "THE RIDE" tab!

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RAGBRAI LI Registration:
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This episode Murph sits down with Pasha and Laura to talk about the Tour of the Battenkill, a one day event in rural upstate New York. The annual “Queen of the Classics” will take place in Washington County on May 18, 2024. It is a challenging but an incredibly fun, all-inclusive, single-day cycling event and party.
You have three events to choose from: The legendary 77-mile Gran Fondo, a 40-mile Medio Fondo, and the 24-mile Piccolo Fondo. Pasha and Laura tell us all we need to know about the event. Registration is still open!
www.tourofthebattenkill.com
Luke Hoffman episode: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-273-iowa-bicycle-coalitions-new-executive-director-luke-hoffman
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RAGBRAI LI Registration:
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This week AP and Murph sit down with ride director Matt Phippen to talk about RAGBRAI LI and the full 2024 route. This is part two where Matt dives into mileage, elevation and we talk a bit about each of the towns we will be visiting on the RAGBRAI route, from Winterset to Burlington.
RAGBRAI Gives: https://ragbrai.com/community-fund/
Bozz Prints Merchandise: https://www.bozzprints.com/collections/ragbrai-li
Clarence Pickard episode: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-286-parrottalk-reads-more-on-iowa-legend-clarence-pickard
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This week AP and Murph sit down with ride director Matt Phippen to talk about RAGBRAI LI and the full 2024 route. This is part one of two where Matt dives into mileage, elevation and we talk a bit about each of the towns we will be visiting on the RAGBRAI route, from Glenwood to Winterset. We also talk a bit about the RAGBRAI Community Fund and the recently released town t-shirts. Each community worked with the local Iowa artist to create a custom print that embodies their community. Proceeds from this merchandise line go to the Community Fund!
Episode 289: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-289-matt-phippen-and-an-overview-of-the-2024-ragbrai-li-route
RAGBRAI Gives: https://ragbrai.com/community-fund/
Bozz Prints Merchandise: https://www.bozzprints.com/collections/ragbrai-li
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www.ragbrai.com
www.murphologypodcast.com
RAGBRAI LI Registration:
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The Dream Team has kicked off another year and director Jeff Van Genderen is on this episode along with youth member Addy who is returning to be part of the team again. The Dream Team is a nonprofit organization in the Des Moines area that partners youth with adult mentors to provide a unique opportunity to build relationships, learn life skills and achieve personal growth as they train to ride bikes across the state during RAGBRAI. The program has been around 27 years and Jeff is going to tell us some updates along with the latest news on the Dream Team. Addy shares her experiences being part of the Dream Team, and why she decided to come back for another year.
The Dream Team has launched a podcast!! You can listen to ‘Moving Forward’ on most podcast platforms.
Dream Team podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-forward-the-official-podcast-of-dream-team/id1737706851
https://www.dreamteamdesmoines.org/
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On March 24, 2024 Matt Bernhard passed away. Known as Mr. Pork Chop Jr., Matt was a RAGBRAI celebrity and alongside his signature pink bus, he made and sold grilled Iowa pork chops on the route each year. Riders would stand in long lines to get a chop that had been grilled on a bed of corncobs right there on the side of the road. His dad had launched the business back in the early 80’s after RAGBRAI came through their hometown of Bankroft and when Matt took it over, he perfected grilling techniques and riders responded by stopping whenever they saw the big pink bus. On this episode you will hear an excerpt from Episode 2 of Matt being interviewed by reporter Kyle Munson, and also an excerpt from Episode 127 when Murph interviewed Matt. We also have some special guests on to share memories of Matt and the big pink pig bus. Matt Bernhard is an icon that will be greatly missed.
Special thanks to Matt Phippen, Brian Brinkema, Brian Powers, and Scott Sumpter for sharing.
Episode 2: Continuing Legacies with Mr. Pork Chop Jr.
https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-3-continuing-legacies-with-mr-pork-chop-jr-and-ragbrai-45
Episode 127: Behind the Chop with Matt Bernhard https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-127-behind-the-chop-with-matt-bernhard
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