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 LII. Coffee shops included in this episode, along with a tiny taste of what they will offer are:

The Daily Grind, Hartley: https://www.facebook.com/DailyGrindInHartley

~check out their RAGBRAI Replenisher!

Central Perk Coffeehouse, Estherville: https://www.facebook.com/CentralPerkCoffeeHouseEstherville

~Known for their ACAI Bowls!

Stompin Grounds, Armstrong: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556685766647

~They will have Lotus energy drinks and Pickle Pops!

Rosebud Old Fashions, Titonka: https://www.facebook.com/rosebudoldfashions

~Check out their Snickers Cold Coffee!

Cabin Coffee, Forest City: www.cabincoffeecompany.com

~They offer a super caffeinated ‘white coffee’, and they also own Sweet Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Shop!

The Daily Grind, Forest City:https://www.facebook.com/thedailygrindclearlake

~Meet Veteran and Motivational Speaker Jack Zimmerman, and try the signature drink called Laura’s Lemonade. https://www.jackzimmermanmn.com/

Coffee Attic, Iowa Falls: www.thecoffeeattic.net

~Try the frozen specialty drink called the Frozen Coffee Attic

Chairish Life Coffee Shop, Ackley: https://www.facebook.com/chairishlifecoffeeshop

~Enjoy the many comfy chairs while drinking your tasty beverage!

Peppercorn Pantry, Aplington: www.peppercornpantry.com

~They own three store fronts, so plenty of space to cool off and enjoy a drink

Sarah’s Espresso Café, Cedar Falls: www.sarahsespressocafe.com

~Try the GoGo Juice or the Marshmallow Crème Drink

Cup of Joe, Cedar Falls: https://www.facebook.com/cupofjoe.cedarfalls

~The Screaming Chicken Drink awaits!!

The Farmer’s Kitchen, Fairbank: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574126004612

~Explore this historic building while you enjoy your beverage

Black Bird Coffeehouse, Oelwein: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094833434809

~Try a Quencher or the Black Raspberry Latte

Derailled Coffee House, Guttenberg: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552145783000

~This bicycle themed coffee shop has bicycle themed drinks like the energy drink called an E-bike!

Bicycle Routes (Road and Gravel): https://ridewithgps.com/.../JQNLW58UZh3fayHchyarukkc43M6Sv2U

Support Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/.../WHqqOwt5YOuaxSeFoGEWZc2GdwJWkxjT

Instructions for accessing the files and pdf downloads of the routes: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-lii-route-files/

RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com

Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/

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Your official RAGBRAI LII navigation routes are here, brought to you by Ride with GPS! Brett from Ride with GPS chats with Murph and AP about the simple to use Cycling Software Platform that helps riders discover and plan better cycling experiences. Follow the links to get your maps, your way. Whether you're a rider or a driver there are several options for downloading and using the route files provided.

Bicycle Routes (Road and Gravel): https://ridewithgps.com/.../JQNLW58UZh3fayHchyarukkc43M6Sv2U

Support Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/.../WHqqOwt5YOuaxSeFoGEWZc2GdwJWkxjT

Instructions for accessing the files and pdf downloads of the routes: https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-lii-route-files/

RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com

Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/

Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast

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Jeremy Bartosh: www.co.jackson.mn.us

Randolph Briley: exploremn.com

Erik Noonan: bikeMN.org

RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com

Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/

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AP and Murph sat down with Mike Mott from the Iowa Beer Bus to find out what it is like to be a vendor on the route each year. Mike gives us the inside scoop on how logistics work, other events the Iowa Beer Bus goes to, and of course where they will be on route this year.

Follow or message the Iowa Beer Bus on Facebook

RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com

Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/

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RAGBRAI holds a virtual town hall each month where riders can hear what is going on behind the scenes and also ask questions about RAGBRAI LII, our upcoming bike ride across the state. AP and Murph discuss some of the questions that riders asked during the June Town Hall. Some of the topics included are: GPS maps, gravel patch, laundry, and showering options during the week.

June Town Hall: https://youtu.be/z1N5U4PXh34?si=AbNK_1DFWljPKSSR

RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com

Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/

Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast

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The RAGBRAI Route Inspection Team has completed their ride across the state of Iowa and Murph & AP are on to give us some highlights. From small town hospitality to homemade pie, if you are registered to ride RAGBRAI, you are in for a treat!!

RAGBRAI LII information: www.ragbrai.com

Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/

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Here is a recap of Day 07 of the 2025 Route Inspection – Our day started in Oelwein, from there we visited Stanley, Aurora. Lamont, Dundee, Edgewood, Garber and then into Guttenberg and to the Mississippi River to dip our tires!! With us on this episode is a gravel route update from Scott Sumpter.

Be sure to catch up with the JustGoBike Podcast daily reports on each day of the RAGBRAI Inspection Ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more!

Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com

Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.

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Here is a recap of Day 06 of the 2025 Route Inspection – Our day started in Cedar Falls, from there we visited Dunkerton, Fairbank and then into Oelwein for the night. With us on this episode is a gravel route update from Quinn and Bailey Kelsay, and then a route review with Dan and Brian.

Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for daily reports on each day's ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more!

Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com

Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.

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Here is a recap of Day 05 of the 2025 Route Inspection – Our day started in Iowa Falls, from there we visited Ackley, Aplington, Parkersburg, New Hartford and then into Cedar Falls for the night.

Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for daily reports on each day's ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more!

Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com

Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.

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Here is a recap of Day 04 of the 2025 Route Inspection – Our day started in Forest City, from there we visited Ventura, Meservey, Alexander, Latimer, Coulter, and then into Iowa Falls for the night. Also with Murph and AP today is one of the PreRide Riders, Erin Oliphant.

Be sure to tune in to the JustGoBike Podcast for daily reports on each day's ride! Co-hosts AP and Murph will fill you in on the ups and downs of the route, news and highlights from the RAGBRAI LII communities, interviews with fellow Route Inspectors, and more!

Registration for RAGBRAI LII: www.ragbrai.com

Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast

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