Today is all about the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. This unpaved crushed limestone rail trail stretches 63 miles through scenic southwest Iowa countryside, starting in Council Bluffs, Iowa and passes through some great communities including Mineola, Silver City, Malvern, Imogene, Shenandoah, Coin and Blanchard. Such a great way to generate tourism for small communities. The website is wabashtrace.org and a yearlong pass is only $20. Daily passes are $2. Most of the trail is lined with a tree canopy and this rail trail included over 70 bridges! On the podcast this week you will hear from a couple of the founders of this privately owned trail, who remain very active in keeping it maintained, and you will also hear from one of the participants in the recent Birds and Bees supported ride I did with the charter service called Pork Belly Ventures. 
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Episode 78: Exploring the Wabash Trace Nature Trail

Anna Abrams is on the show today to chat about riding a bike tour solo, but not alone. Self described as sporty but not outdoorsy, in 2021 Anna tackled RAGBRAI, a 7 day bicycle tour (and camping event) where cyclists pedal across the state of Iowa in the heat and humidity summer brings. She wanted insight on what exactly she had signed up for, so she created a Facebook group called RAGBRAI Newbies with the hope she could spark conversation with strangers, and answer some of the questions she had as a first timer. This private group grew quickly with friendly fellow first timers along with seasoned athletes who had done the ride before. Anna quickly learned doing an event solo did not mean she was alone. She shares a bit about successfully completing her first year doing a long distance tour, she did it even though she broke her elbow just weeks before! Anna will be coming back for her second RAGBRAI in 2022 and she is so excited to continue to keep the RAGBRAI Newbies group going, it is such a great resource for this year’s round of newbies! 
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Episode 99: Riding a 7 Day Bike Tour Solo, but Not Alone

Coach David Ertl, certified level 1 cycling coach through USA Cycling is on today. Coach Ertl has been coaching for over 20 years! Each year he provides RAGBRAI riders with a training plan as well as tips to make your ride more enjoyable. And all of it is free! A few tips from Coach Ertl worth highlighting:
Hills: don’t avoid them when training!
Water: drink more than you think you need
Food: don’t stuff yourself!
Find the Training Log at https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-training-lets-get-ready-to-ride-in-2022/
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Episode 193: Coach Ertl's 2022 Training Plan for a Successful RAGBRAI

Murphology AKA Murph is back on the Podcast to chat with Joanie Green Mousel about her dad, former RAGBRAI Director and co-founder of the Dream Team, Jim "Greenie" Green. If you know Joanie or Greenie you already know this is a fun conversation, if you don't, you're in for a treat! Want to hear more Murphology? Visit https://murphologypodcast.com/

Episode 139: "Growing up Green" Murphology chats with Joanie Green Mousel

The podcast about biking experiences from bicyclists who have pedaled to amazing places within the United States. Each week we will get to know new people and explore great destinations to ride your bike. As you listen to the great adventures cyclists share you may wonder, why haven’t I done that yet?

Episode 99: Riding a 7 Day Bike Tour Solo, but Not Alone

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