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JustGoBike
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The award winning JustGoBike Podcast is 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 StierLogo by Suzanne MilosevichIntro by Pumpkin
Episodes
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Episode 422: Beyond RAGBRAI: That’s in Iowa?!
RAGBRAI has taken us through some amazing Iowa towns, and along the way we've discovered a few unforgettable attractions. Join Murph & AP as they deep dive into more incredible places to see in Iowa, from iconic landmarks that have hosted riders to hidden gems worth adding to your bucket list.…
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Episode 421: Beyond RAGBRAI: Incredible Places to See in Iowa
RAGBRAI has taken us through some amazing Iowa towns, and along the way we've discovered a few unforgettable attractions. Join Murph & AP as they deep dive into incredible places to see in Iowa, from iconic landmarks that have hosted riders to hidden gems worth adding to your bucket list. PIEOWA…
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Episode 420: From Road Rash to Rescue, CARE Ambulance on RAGBRAI
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...
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Episode 419: Riding RAGBRAI Backwards on a Bike!
Did you see Will Walker this year on RAGBRAI? He finished his 4th time pedaling across the state and if you saw him, you already know he rides RAGBRAI a bit different than the rest of us. His bike moves forward, but he is literally sitting backwards on his bicycle! You may wonder (like we did)…
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Episode 418: RAGBRAI Riders Recap The Great Iowa Fall Ride
The Great Iowa Fall Ride took place in the Des Moines area recently, the 6th year for this one day bike ride, and Murph & AP were there! They packed their pod equipment onto their bikes and caught up with RAGBRAI riders out enjoying the day. Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or...
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Episode 417: RAGBRAI Charter Spotlight: ARGO Moving
Jonathan Fah from ARGO Moving Company is back to talk RAGBRAI Charters. ARGO is the charter company that has been moving riders across Iowa during RAGBRAI since 2009. They work exclusively with the Riverbend Bike Club and also the Quad Cities Bicycle Club, helping people 'survive their vacation’!...
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Episode 416: PIEOWA: A Piece of America’s Beth Howard on Pie and RAGBRAI
Beth Howard, Producer/Director of PIEOWA, is on to give us her opinion on why pie and RAGBRAI fit so well together. Beth is the author of three pie-themed books and the former (and final) resident of the American Gothic House where she ran the Pitchfork Pie Stand. PIEOWA: A PIECE OF AMERICA, an...
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Episode 415: KCRG’s Joe and Rebekah Recap RAGBRAI LIII
Joe Winters and Rebekah Vaughan from KCRG are back to give us a recap of their RAGBRAI LIII experience. Murph & AP went to KCRG studios to chat with them about pie, stardom, and what it was like to pedal across Iowa this year. Link to Episode 394 Joe Winters & Rebekah Vaughan Talk RAGBRAI and...
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Episode 414: Part 5 of Rider Tales from RAGBRAI LIII
This is part five, the last in a series of episodes where we interview people who participated in RAGBRAI LIII. On this final episode in the series meet Nick, Shannon and Jeff, who all share their unique perspective on riding bikes across the state of Iowa. Just Go Bike:...
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Episode 413: Part 4 of Rider Tales from RAGBRAI LIII
This is part four of a series of episodes where we interview people who participated in RAGBRAI LIII. On this episode meet John, Bill, Eldon and Kurt, who all share their unique perspective on riding bikes across the state of Iowa. Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on...
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Episode 412: Part 3 of Rider Tales from RAGBRAI LIII
This is part three of a series of episodes where we interview people who participated in RAGBRAI LIII. On this episode meet Austin, Adam and Sarah, who all share their unique perspective on riding bikes across the state of Iowa. Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on…
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Episode 411: Part 2 of Rider Tales from RAGBRAI LIII
This is part two of a series of episodes where we interview people who participated in RAGBRAI LIII. On this episode meet Rohn, Samantha and Matt, who all share their unique perspective on riding bikes across the state of Iowa. Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our...
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Episode 410: Rider Tales from RAGBRAI LIII, Part 1
We asked for your RAGBRAI LIII stories, and you responded! This is part one of a series of episodes where we interview people who participated in RAGBRAI. On this episode meet Charles, Carley and Rich, who all share their unique perspective on riding bikes across the state of Iowa. Just Go Bike:...
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Live From the Mississippi River Dip Site on RAGBRAI LIII
Description: And just like that RAGBRAI LIII is history! Here is our episode at the Mississippi in Dubuque. Thanks for tuning in. Join us again soon for more Just Go Bike Podcast episodes! RAGBRAI information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go...
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Day 7 Live From RAGBRAI LIII
And just like that RAGBRAI LIII is history! Here is our last daily episode. Thanks for tuning in. Join us again soon for more Just Go Bike Podcast episodes! RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen...
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Day 6 Live From RAGBRAI LIII
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:...
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Day 5 Live From RAGBRAI LIII
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:...
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Day 4 Live From RAGBRAI LIII
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:...
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Day 3 Live From RAGBRAI LIII
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:...
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Day 2 Live From RAGBRAI LIII
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:...
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Day 1 Live From RAGBRAI LIII
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:...
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Day 0 Live From RAGBRAI LIII
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...
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Episode 409: A Preview of the Overnight Towns of RAGBRAI LIII
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:...
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Episode 408: The Coffee Shops of RAGBRAI LIII
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:...
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Episode 407: A Deep Dive: RAGBRAI LIII Headliner Bands
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…
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Episode 406: Riding RAGBRAI LIII with Ride with GPS
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...
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Episode 405: RAGBRAI Vendor Highlight: Mr Pork Chop
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...
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Episode 404: A Deep Dive into 10 Must See Places on RAGBRAI LIII
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...
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Episode 403: Mr. Car Shipper Can Transport Your Vehicle While You Ride RAGBRAI
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.…
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Day 7: RAGBRAI LIII Route Inspection Recap
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...
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Day 6: RAGBRAI LIII Route Inspection Recap
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...
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Day 5: RAGBRAI LIII Route Inspection Recap
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...
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Day 4: RAGBRAI LIII Route Inspection Recap
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...
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Day 3: RAGBRAI LIII Route Inspection Recap
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…
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Day 2: RAGBRAI LIII Route Inspection Recap
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…
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Day 1: RAGBRAI LIII Route Inspection Recap
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...
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Day 0: RAGBRAI LIII Route Inspection Recap
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…
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Episode 402: The Inside Scoop on RAGBRAI’s 250k Double Loop
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....
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Episode 401: Spotlight on the Iowa City Bike Library
Audrey and Kate are on to tell us about their community bike shop, which is located in Iowa City. Iowa’s Community Bicycle Shops are the Community Fund beneficiaries for RAGBRAI LIII. Funds raised will be directed to 6 Community Bicycle Shops in Iowa: The Iowa City Bike Library, the Street...
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Episode 400: Butts, Bikes, Dude Wipes 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…
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Episode 399: Spotlight on the Cedar Valley Bicycle Collective
Kathryn, Mark and Roger from the Cedar Valley Bike Collective are on to tell us about their community bike shop, which is located in Waterloo, Iowa. Iowa’s Community Bicycle Shops are the Community Fund beneficiaries for RAGBRAI LIII. Funds raised will be directed to 6 Community Bicycle Shops in...
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Episode 398: The Tour of the Mississippi River Valley Weekend Ride
The Tour of the Mississippi River Valley bicycle event is back again in 2026! Coming up June 6 & 7, this two day bike ride is put on by the Quad Cities Bike Club and has been around for about 45 years. Tina, the TOMRV ride director is on to talk about this popular event that attracts cyclists...
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Episode 397: What RAGBRAI Riders Can Learn from Ultra-Endurance Cyclist Lael Wilcox
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...
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Episode 396: Spotlight on the Chain Reaction Bike Hub
Evan Schmidtke is on this episode to tell us more about the Chain Reaction Bike Hub, located in Cedar Rapids. Iowa’s Community Bicycle Shops are the Community Fund beneficiaries for RAGBRAI LIII. Funds raised will be directed to 6 Community Bicycle Shops in Iowa: The Iowa City Bike Library, the...
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Episode 395: A Deep Dive into the RAGBRAI LIII Full Route with Ride Director Matt Phippen
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:...
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Episode 394: Joe Winters & Rebekah Vaughan Talk RAGBRAI and Working at KCRG
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...
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Episode 393: The Veteran Flagpole Initiative Connects with RAGBRAI
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...
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Episode 392: Spotlight on the Dubuque Bike Coop
Rob Williams is on this episode to tell us more about the Dubuque Bike Coop. Iowa’s Community Bicycle Shops are the Community Fund beneficiaries for RAGBRAI LIII. Funds raised will be directed to 6 Community Bicycle Shops in Iowa: The Iowa City Bike Library, the Street Collective in Des Moines,...
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Episode 391: Coach Ertl’s Training Tips for RAGBRAI LIII
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...
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Episode 390: Spotlight on the Des Moines Street Collective
Bobby Kennedy, Director of Bike Shop Operations is on this episode to tell us more about the Des Moines Street Collective. Iowa’s Community Bicycle Shops are the Community Fund beneficiaries for RAGBRAI LIII. Funds raised will be directed to 6 Community Bicycle Shops in Iowa: The Iowa City Bike...
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The award winning JustGoBike Podcast is 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 StierLogo by Suzanne MilosevichIntro by Pumpkin
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