Episode 391: Coach Ertl’s Training Tips for RAGBRAI LIII

About this episode

Coach Ertl shares essential training tips for preparing 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 periods of time, testing out equipment and clothing, and of course dialing in your nutrition are just a few ways to get yourself prepared. And don’t forget to get your bike tuned up! Coach Ertl Training Blogs and Training Plan: ragbrai.com/training/ https://ragbrai.com/2026-training-plan/ Registration for RAGBRAI LIII is open! ragbrai.com/registration/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

People in this episode

Host: JustGoBike

Guest: Coach Ertl

Topics covered

• training tips
• RAGBRAI
• cycling preparation
• nutrition
• bike maintenance

Keywords

• training
• RAGBRAI LIII
• cycling
• nutrition
• bike maintenance
• preparation
• Iowa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ragbrai.com, Just Go Bike

Places: Iowa

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