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Are you ready for a murder mystery that involves bicycles? This week Murph and AP take you back to 1919, where we discuss a famous unsolved mystery. The Green Bicycle Case was a British murder investigation and subsequent trial pertaining to the fatal shooting of Bella Wright near the village of Little Stretton, Leicestershire on July 5, 1919. Wright was killed by a single bullet wound to the face. The case takes its name from the fact that on the evening of her death, Wright had been seen cycling in the company of a man, Ronald Light, who was riding a green bicycle. Listen in and decide for yourself if suspect Ronald Light is guilty, or innocent! www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com

On this episode meet Erin Trautmann. This summer, Erin, a teacher, biked the entire East Coast Greenway in 47 days! The East Coast Greenway connects 15 states, 450 cities and towns, and has over 3,000 miles of people-powered trails plus low traffic roads. The East Coast Greenway spans from the Canadian border of Maine all the way to Key West, Florida — and it is considered the country’s longest biking and walking route. Erin is going to tell us about her experience as a solo traveler riding the East Coast Greenway. The nonprofit called 'East Coast Greenway Alliance' leads the development of the trail network and to date, about 1,000 miles of it is protected trail with the intention to increase that number. www.ragbrai.com www.greenway.org www.murphologypodcast.com

On the show today is Maggie Livelsberger. Maggie recently placed first in the single speed women’s category in the Gravel Worlds Long Voyage, which is a 300 mile gravel race. Maggie completed this event in just under 26 hours and placed third female overall in this distance! Earlier this year she decided to try out long distance endurance events on a single speed, researched and put together her perfect bike thanks to Knolly Bikes and has enjoyed it so much she is gearing up for a 487 mile race in October, the Arkansas High Country South Loop, which includes over 32,000 feet of climb! “For some, a bike becomes a bit of who we are, and a lens to view the world. After hours together - of a ride, a race, or a journey to somewhere far away, a bike changes to something new, something deeply loved and respected.” - Maggie www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com

It's a fun filled episode with Parrott Talk! Hear some answers to common questions that have come up about RAGBRAI L, find out about RAGBRAI Rex and his story, and listen to a great John Karras article from RAGBRAI 2, also known as SAGBRAI. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com

On the show today meet Sherry Ott from ottsworld.com. She is on today to tell us about a cool quest to finish what her father started, to visit every capitol building in the US, and she is doing it via bicycle! She describes herself as a corporate cube dweller turned nomad traveler. A travel expert who has traveled all over the world, her website is FULL of tips, tricks and beautiful photography. She took up cycling when the pandemic shut down travel and got hooked! www.ragbrai.com www.ottsworld.com www.murphologypodcast.com Capitol to Capitol Map - https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YOMUdOBuKDwPi7ChmgNJjPGF3bE&usp=sharing Ottsworld Instagram Highlights - Pierre SD - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17955623011943597/ Ottsworld Instagram Highlights - Pierre to Bismarck - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17933307071222094/ Ottsworld Newsletter - https://bold-grass-4654.ck.page/94c00fe979 Website - Ottsworld.com Facebook - OttsworldTravel - https://www.facebook.com/OttsworldTr

On this episode meet 1984 Silver Medalist in the Summer Olympics, Nelson Vails. AKA Nelly and the Cheetah. Nelly is the 1st African American to medal in cycling. He has also been 2005 inducted into the Lehigh Valley Velodrome Cycling Hall of Fame as well as the US Bicycle Hall of Fame. He was back in Iowa for another RAGBRAI and we were lucky to get to spend some time with Nelly throughout the week. Check out his RAGBRAI recap video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4_byhDJtPk He agreed to come on the podcast to talk about his life…past, present and future, and also to provide a few fun tips for recreational riders. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com www.nelsonvails.com Nelson Vails YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwxueCpnU16WlpqeEkJ3W-g

RAGBRAI 2022 is history, and what a ride it was! On this episode the famous YouTuber Ryan Van Duzer is on to share his RAGBRAI experience along with some of his other bicycle adventures. An unexpected canceled Sweden trip gave Duzer an opening in his schedule and he jumped on the chance to come to Iowa to enjoy RAGBRAI again. A lifetime Boulder, Colorado resident, Ryan has spent all of his life enjoying the outdoors and now inspires others to get out there. He documents his adventures on YouTube at DuzerTV. Duzer calls RAGBRAI the most amazing bike event in the world, and of course we agree! www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com www.duzertv.com https://www.youtube.com/duzertv Check out the Duzer inspired Priority Bicycles bike: https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/600x

This episode is all about the 2022 RAGBRAI route. AKA 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. Take your time to enjoy the Iowa scenery, and most importantly enjoy the spirit of RAGBRAI through the people you will meet. Enjoy these interviews with 8 communities that are opening their towns and their hearts to us. www.ragbrai.com

Calling all RAGBRAI Newbies! The JustGoBike Podcast presents a special series called RAGBRAI 101, for RAGBRAI first timers and veterans alike. RAGBRAI 101 answers riders biggest questions from what to pack, how to train, and how to survive the great bicycle ride across Iowa! Hosted by Kathy Murphy, from the Murphology Podcast, the series provides episodes based on listener questions. If you have a RAGBRAI 101 question, call the RAGBRAI 101 hotline and leave a message. The number is 1-515-303-0385. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com How (and what) to pack for a week of RAGBRAI video: youtu.be/WglGxKHjYYg RAGBRAI Packing List: ragbrai.com/wp-content/uploads/…ck-for-RAGBRAI-.pdf

Meet Laura Donaldson from GoFundMe. As you know RAGBRAI cyclists are some of the most community-driven and passionate people. Now, with the power of GoFundMe paired with the kindness of this community, it is easy to use your ride as a way to raise money for a cause you care about. Laura is going to tell us a bit more about GoFundMe and how you can easily raise money for your favorite non profit while you are riding your bike across Iowa. AP and Murph have chosen the Dream Team of Des Moines as their GoFundMe non-profit. Tuesday of RAGBRAI is Dream Team Day and if you haven’t heard, they have invited all of us to participate in their scavenger hunt! Find out more at www.dreamteamdesmoines.org/hunt To set up your own GoFundMe fundraiser: https://ragbrai.com/charity-fundraising/ Check out Murph and AP’s GoFundMe fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/riding-ragbrai-for-the-dream-team Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com https:

Calling all RAGBRAI Newbies! The JustGoBike Podcast presents a special series called RAGBRAI 101, for RAGBRAI first timers and veterans alike. RAGBRAI 101 answers riders biggest questions from what to pack, how to train, and how to survive the great bicycle ride across Iowa! Hosted by Kathy Murphy, from the Murphology Podcast, the series provides episodes based on listener questions. If you have a RAGBRAI 101 question, call the RAGBRAI 101 hotline and leave a message. The number is 1-515-303-0385. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com How (and what) to pack for a week of RAGBRAI video: youtu.be/WglGxKHjYYg RAGBRAI Packing List: ragbrai.com/wp-content/uploads/…ck-for-RAGBRAI-.pdf

Calling all RAGBRAI Newbies! The JustGoBike Podcast presents a special series called RAGBRAI 101, for RAGBRAI first timers and veterans alike. RAGBRAI 101 answers riders biggest questions from what to pack, how to train, and how to survive the great bicycle ride across Iowa! Hosted by Kathy Murphy, from the Murphology Podcast, the series provides episodes based on listener questions. If you have a RAGBRAI 101 question, call the RAGBRAI 101 hotline and leave a message. The number is 1-515-303-0385. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com North Face Duffel Bag: size large https://amzn.to/3Pgpvu3 How (and what) to pack for a week of RAGBRAI video: https://youtu.be/WglGxKHjYYg RAGBRAI Packing List: https://ragbrai.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/What-to-pack-for-RAGBRAI-.pdf

Calling all RAGBRAI Newbies! The JustGoBike Podcast presents a special series called RAGBRAI 101, for RAGBRAI first timers and veterans alike. RAGBRAI 101 answers riders biggest questions from what to pack, how to train, and how to survive the great bicycle ride across Iowa! Hosted by Kathy Murphy, from the Murphology Podcast, the series provides episodes based on listener questions. If you have a RAGBRAI 101 question, call the RAGBRAI 101 hotline and leave a message. The number is 1-515-303-0385. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com https://youtu.be/WglGxKHjYYg

The Dream Team celebrates 25 years and RAGBRAI has proclaimed Tuesday of RAGBRAI to be Dream Team Day! On the show to talk more about the Dream Team is executive director Brian O’Leary along with Marissa, a high school student who has participated in the Dream Team for several years. The Dream Team is a five month program that partners youth with adult mentors to provide a unique opportunity to build relationships, achieve personal growth, and learn life skills. The program culminates with completing RAGBRAI and the emotional experience of riding from the Missouri to the Mississippi River. This is a non-profit organization based out of Des Moines, Iowa. And to celebrate their anniversary, The Dream Team is inviting all of us riders to participate in a cool scavenger hunt so listen in for details. Details can be found at dreamteamdesmoines.org/hunt. Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com www.dreamteamdesmoines.org www.dreamteamdesmoines.org/hunt www.mu

If you are riding RAGBRAI this year, and you like caffeine, you will definitely want to hear this episode! It is all about the coffee shops you will find on the RAGBRAI route. These locally owned businesses have been working hard to find the perfect mix of hot and cold beverages along with quick and delicious food options for riders who take the time to stop by. They are all extending their hours so they will be ready for the early birds who NEED their coffee! Thanks to these great coffee shops: Hawks Coffee Shop in Sergeant Bluffs Aspen Leaf Coffee Co in Pocahontas The Feed Mill in Algona Euphoria Coffee in West Union Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com

A few weeks ago Murph was in Colorado as part of the Ride the Rockies crew. Ride the Rockies is a 6 day Colorado bicycle tour that started way back in the mid eighties. This year riders tackled 8 mountain passes on their bicycles, almost 30,000 feet of elevation gain and not one but two days of over 100 miles of pedaling. I caught up with Jason Carolan from Flexential to get a recap on his week of biking in Colorado. Flexential has been supporting the ride for 8 years, and Jason is on to tell us about his company as well as his week on the bike. Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ridetherockies.com www.flexential.com www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com

Day 7! Here is a delayed recap of Day 7 on the 2022 RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride. The last day we rode 65.4 miles with 2,966 feet of climb from West Union, through Elgin, Gunder, Postville, Waukon and finally to Lansing and the mighty Mississippi River to dip our tire. www.RAGBRAI.com www. murphologypodcast.com

The lost files have been recovered! Here is a delayed recap of Day 6 on the 2022 RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride. We rode our bikes about 63 miles from Charles City, through Iona, Lawler, Wacoma, Hawkeye and into West Union. Join AP and ride director Matt Phippen for their recap of the day. www.RAGBRAI.com www. murphologypodcast.com

Here is a recap of Day 5 on the 2022 RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride. What a day. We rode our bikes about 48 miles today, a welcome shorter route after our century ride yesterday! From Mason City we biked through Rockford, Marble Rock and then into Charles City. Tune in for our daily recaps! www.RAGBRAI.com www. murphologypodcast.com

Here is a recap of Day 4 on the 2022 RAGBRAI Route Inspection Ride. What a day. We rode our bikes over ONE HUNDRED miles from Emmetsburg, through Rodman, Whittemore, Algona, Wesley, Britt, Klemme and ended in Mason City. About 106 miles and 1,699 feet of climb. Thanks to guest Rich Ketchum for stopping by to tell us about what he does while inspecting the roads along the route. Tune in for our daily recaps! www.RAGBRAI.com www. murphologypodcast.com