Episode 402: The Inside Scoop on RAGBRAI’s 250k Double Loop

About this episode

The episode discusses the new America 250 Double Loop route introduced in RAGBRAI, featuring insights from riders who completed the challenge.

This year, RAGBRAI is offering riders an extra challenge with the addition of an all-new loop route: the America 250 Double Loop. The America 250 Double Loop extends the Day 5 route to a 250‑kilometer ride (with a route just over 159 miles) in celebration of the 250th anniversary of our country. Several riders went out recently and rode the entire route, and are on the podcast today to share their experiences. Scott Olson, Scott Sumpter, and ride director Matt Phippen talk stats and highlights of their long day in the saddle. Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Registration for RAGBRAI LIII www.ragbrai.com 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

Guests: Scott Olson, Scott Sumpter, Matt Phippen

Topics covered

• RAGBRAI
• cycling
• double loop
• 250 kilometers
• rider experiences
• long-distance cycling

Keywords

• RAGBRAI
• America 250 Double Loop
• cycling challenge
• long ride
• Scott Olson
• Scott Sumpter
• Matt Phippen
• rider experiences
• 250 kilometers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RAGBRAI, Just Go Bike

Places: America

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