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you are awesome! Love the humor...and information. Thanks for posting these videos. Looking forward to RAGBRAI 2025.

Need to see some more klunker and old schwinn videos!

Thanks for the video! When do they release the dates and route for 2025?

Century ride? No sweat!!! Did it three straight days on the final days of RAGBRAI this year. Now riding the century in a race is something I have not done yet -- maybe next year.

Great story! How old were you when you got back into cycling? I got back into it at age 45 and I am now hooked. I am constantly searching for new and safe places to ride. I really enjoy your content Phil!

Inspiring! Thanks for sharing

Thank you for sharing your cycling journey, Phil, great job!

Suggested video topic is showing how using a small chain tool one may make one’s bike a single speed for self rescue if the rear derailleur detonates or hanger is broken off. I’ve gotten home from a backwoods MTB rides on one gear after at least one unfortunate derailleur mashing incident. Also, in the same video, you could show how to lock the derailer into an easy gear in case the cable breaks. Another TH-camr not to be named quit his RAGBRAI after neither he nor the bike repair stand he visited didn’t know this technique. At least it’d be good for awareness, if people don’t have the skills to do it themselves, they can at least ask the bike repair stand to do such a fix and save their ride.

Hey Phil, Thanks for the shout out! We really appreciate the support. It was great to meet you at Expo. Enjoy the Ride

Thanks for the tips. I'm going to do my first ride in 2025 and your videos will really help.

Love me some Ryan and Beth. Thanks Phil!

Phil - missed seeing you at the Expo - we arrived a little later in the day. Had a great time at Ragbrai - video(s) to come.... take care!

Finally got around to following your channel Phil. Have fun.

I think you might need to re-title the video 2024 (instead of 2025) or it might get lost. The thumbnail graphic says 2024 but the YT title says 2025.

Got to say Hi to you on Sunday. May need you to come pick me up tomorrow. Man, this is hard!!!

You had me at whiskey.

It was great to meet up with you again this year Phil. Thank you for the shout out and hope we can meet up when your at or meet Zydeco. Great job showing folks how awesome the RAGBRAI expo really is. Ryan & Beth

So if you don’t drink alcohol then $25/day. Got it :)

I want a large and the tire-changing and chain repair vids and good job using a USA local instead of China!! Thanx

Very cool, I find that interesting as well, what are the odds to pair these Iowa dealer bikes 56 years later🤔

Is your charter service PBV?

A few more points: 1) Charter services will not handle you unless you are registered for Ragbrai. 2) Pre-registration often starts earlier than the open registration. Pre-registration insures you are registered once open registration starts, especially if pre-registration exceeds allowed number. 3) You can purchase cancellation insurance as part of the registration. 4) Often you can purchase day passes after open registration ends if day passes are still available.

Self supported is the way to go

Looking forward to it.....45 days from now. Let's roll. Nice explanation of 3-ways....

@ 8:14, as strobe front is ok for daytime light but NEVER at night - at night, only use solid white light for the front with the red blinking rear.

A spare quick link for your chain is handy, too. As for pump, I carry a mini-pump that can also use CO2. And remember to put duct tape around the CO2 and toss in a couple of dollar bills to use as tire boots if you get a cut in the tire. Great suggestions.

I am doing Ragbrai by myself but I am looking forward to me time among 20K strangers :) I am going with ‘Out Of Staters’ charter!

Do you have to wear padded bike shorts with shammies and no underwear? Or will basic Bike/exercise shorts suffice?

My first Ragbrai this year!!!! So excited! Helpful video:)

i have a question, do you still have to pay the $250 dollars even if you keep your luggage in your car? please let me know if you do happen to know because it would really help me a lot

Training in Utah at 5300' elevation. Hope that gives me an edge.

Once I started riding gravel bikes, I switched all my pedals and shoes to mountain bike shoes. No one notices even on group road rides until we hop off and I can walk pretty normal vs. road clips. Shimano XC shoes and Crank Bros clips work for me for every bike, now.

Thinking of doing this event in 2025 👌

Our team/group has a group text and we time stamp our mesages so when you do get service you have a rough idea where people are or were and when. If you're camping in public grounds. Ear plugs, sleep mask and for males a 20 oz. empty Gatorade bottle.

The best piece of advice I could give is to know yourself. If you dont enjoy being in crowds 24/7 for the entirety of RAGBRAI, dont waste your time. I couldnt believe how uncomfortable the entire experience was. I love camping, I love cycling long distances, but dealing with inconsiderate people all day every day was one of the worst experiences in my life. Dont get me started on the bathroom situiation pr how much it costs to eat a decent meal. Never again.

The idea of this ride stresses me out. Every picture and video I see is full of people doing absolutely insane stuff, so much unsafe behavior and underprepared riders, it just looks like an accident waiting to happen. I’d be way more stoked to try it if the general competence of the riders was higher. This would be a fun route to do as a 1-day ride. A good group could easily be done in 18-20 hours.

Lost in a small Iowa farm town? :) I know several of the small towns that RAGBRAI will be going through this year, and I'm glad I'm not doing it. Its going to be a Hilly Hell.

thanks Phil for taking the time to share your knowledge. maybe our paths will cross at Ragrbai this year and you can fill me in on what, or who, the "Dash" is all about...

Great job Phil, I like the suggestion on the gloves. We have a box and I always forget about them. Especially great for the Butt’r in the morning 😅 Ryno

Bike lights! A lot of riders last year started at 4am to beat the heat, riding in the dark

One piece of advice I never thought about is getting a replacement derailer hanger. This part is designed to break to protect the drive train. These are often bent during transport or if your bike gets knocked over and most are specific to the brand and model of your bike and could be hard to find at a repair shop.

Cell phone/internet signals are very weak in South Iowa. Preload as much info as you can on your phone!

Thank You Sir

How about mesh bags or water resistant stuff sacks instead of plastic bags? Just get a waterproof duffel. I can’t imagine the amount of plastic waste Ragbrai produces every year!

It's ok if you are not mechanically inclined or don't have the right tools or pump. Most people have no problems stopping to help cyclists in distress. There's also the Air Force cyclist teams that are known to stop and help broken down cyclists. CO2 cartridges are nice to have but keep in mind it's a one-shot deal so carry that pump and tube. I've stopped to help cyclists that used up their CO2 cartridges but no pump and couldn't inflate that tire or had a spare tube but not the tools to change out. Just something to keep in mind.

May have already been mentioned but regarding energy bars, drinks, gels, etc. If not already in personal use, strongly suggest ‘testing’ any of these during training and not use them for the first time during the Ragbrai (or similar event). Your body may not react well with a particular brand, in general, or especially when your energy stores are depleted. An upset tummy (or worse lower intestinal distress) while out on the route, trail, course, etc., is no fun. Please do not ask why I suggest this … 😮

What happened to their ferret? I feel bad for them. Very sad. Hopefully they can ride next year.

Hey, Internet Stranger, my crotch hurts! Can you help me? 😂😂😂

Great tip on the Road ID. Couldn’t agree more!

Thx, Phil. I appreciate you trying to teach the masses!!!