We biked 500 MILES across IOWA! (Our 50th STATE) | RAGBRAI 2023
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- We biked 500 miles across our 50TH STATE of Iowa!
When we knew we'd be finishing visiting all 50 US states this year, we couldn't pass up the chance to end with a bang by participating in RAGBRAI, an annual bike ride across the state of Iowa. Over 7 days we rode 500 miles from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River, passing through small towns and larger cities, endless fields of corn, and up and down tons of hills (Iowa is NOT flat).
It was hands down the most challenging thing we have ever done, but also the most rewarding, with so many laughs, fun memories, and delicious food along the way. And the best part is that we got to share it with two of our favorite humans @SchoandJo!
⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:33 Meet Team JAKE (Not from State Farm)
02:26 RAGBRAI begins!
05:00 Adam got a flat tire…
06:08 Are we walking across Iowa?
07:07 First cornfield pee break!
07:43 We made it to our first town!
08:39 Trying Mr. Porkchop
09:42 It’s pie time!
10:50 Our first night in Storm Lake
11:21 Camping and bag logistics of RAGBRAI
11:57 FREE shower in Storm Lake
12:40 Our thoughts on day 1 of RAGBRAI
15:27 Day 2 of RAGBRAI
16:55 Iowa Corn
17:36 Lunch time in Lake City
19:46 Iowa is NOT FLAT
20:17 Fun times in Breda, Iowa
22:11 Thoughts on Day 2 of RAGBRAI
22:57 Day 3 of RAGBRAI
24:05 Breakfast stop in Glidden, Iowa
24:50 GOAT selfies!
25:35 The rest of the day was tough…
27:56 Biking through the Iowa State football stadium!
29:16 Day 4 of RAGBRAI
30:55 How are our butts doing?
31:35 Why RAGBRAI is meaningful
32:18 How were the crowds?
33:03 A FUN and delicious stop in Polk City, Iowa
35:35 We made it to DES MOINES!
36:15 We can’t resist cold water
36:50 Camping and showering at RAGBRAI
38:07 Hanging off a tractor
39:02 Day 5 of RAGBRAI
39:55 We had a sign made for us!
40:27 Day 5 was really tough…
41:43 Three miles of gravel hell
43:20 The steepest hill of the ride
44:09 Shoutout to Connie, the GOAT!
45:08 The rest of the day was tough
45:14 But we managed to have some fun
46:58 Kathryn crushed it!
48:20 Day 6 of RAGBRAI
49:25 This was our worst day
51:41 Taking shelter during a severe storm
53:50 Our FINAL day of RAGBRAI
54:28 Reflecting on our 50 state journey
56:00 We made it to DAVENPORT!
56:51 Final thoughts on RAGBRAI
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WHAT A WEEK! 😱RAGBRAI was hands down the most challenging thing we have ever done, but also the most rewarding, with so many laughs, fun memories, and delicious food along the way. We can't think of a better grand finale to visiting ALL 50 states (don't worry, we aren't done exploring the US!) and we're so excited to share this adventure with you!
Follow our friends Jenn & Elliot here: czcams.com/users/schoandjo and keep an eye out for their RAGBRAI video in early 2024!
I have watched hundreds, if not thousands, of RAGBRAI videos, and this one is the best.
Wow, thank you so much! That means so much to us!
I love that you did this with Jen and Elliott! Great job team JAKE!
We were so happy we could all do it together!
Congrats on your 50th state. Saving the best for last(my home state). Also Congrats to JAKE making it through RAGBRAI. I've been watching both your channels for several years. What an inspiration you are.
Thank you! We had a blast in iowa and are excited to visit again one day and explore more of the super cute small towns and natural sites!
So f'ing good! We laughed, we cried, all the emotions! Are there CZcams Awards that we can nominate this episode for??? This was by far our favorite episode. Please know that the time you put into editing this episode has so paid off. Your openess, covering all the moments - the ups the downs - really gave us great incite as to what the race is really like. On top of all that, we are so in awe of your perseverance to get through.
You two are such great examples of how to live a life with a purpose that is true to you. Congrats on your 50th State. Thanks again for your authenticity and for sharing.😊
Thank you so much! That means a lot to us! ❤❤
OUTSTANDING!!!! And leaving me with tears, too, as you wrapped-up reflection of your travels to all 50 states - what a journey it's been so far! Love that you take us along on the highs and lows. Too many amazing tidbits from this beautiful documentary of your RAGBRAI experience to comment on, but I especially loved how Kathryn was quoted in the Register about the gravel road, and I think Jenn is the one who said "We'd be dead without Connie." Isn't it true how much the support of family and friends makes a difference in our lives, both physical and emotional? Well done to team JAKE not from State Farm!! Or maybe JA(C)KE with Connie added. :)
It has been an incredible journey! So happy to have achieved seeing all 50 states and we cannot wait to now go back and explore new areas and revisit places we loved. And you couldn't have said it any better! The support of Jenn, Elliot, and Connie truly made a difference for us during this week, even if it was just someone to complain to after suffering all day. And Jenn and Elliot have also just been a huge support system in every aspect of our lives for the last few years as well ❤️
I'm not gonna lie, I cried at the end. Congrats JAKE!! ❤
I cry every time I watch the end 🥺❤️
I could hardly watch it thru my tears!
@@AdventuresofAplusKI cried too, but more to do with allergies… in all seriousness though, huge accomplishment, getting to all 50 states and especially finishing this event!!
Lol. So did I.
So did I 😂❤
My husband is a cyclist so when I saw you were doing this ride I was really hoping you were going to record your experience. We both watched it last night and wanted to congratulate you for finishing. Thankful you all made it through without any permanent injuries. And kudos to Connie for being the bike Mom!!! And thank you all for being transparent and genuine!!!
We’re glad we made it through safely as well!
Connie was the best! It would have been next to impossible without her!
Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤️
The cold tub made me LOL! Others taking your picture! 😂
It’s hard being the support person so I second the Kudos to Connie!
Congrats Team Jake! You rock!!! 👍👏👏👏
Being the support person is a lot of work! Connie was a rockstar!
Thank you both for taking me a long on the bike ride through Iowa! And loved Elliot's Mom, Connie!
Connie was so awesome! We are super thankful for her! Thanks for watching
Wow, what a way to end your 50th State Adventure. I can't wait to see what lies next for A&K. I have become an avid watcher of your channel. Thank you for sharing your content and your lives here on CZcams. I greatly appreciate the inspiration and motivation that comes from your content. God bless your future adventures. I give your channel a 5-star Must See!
Thank you so much and thanks for watching!
I felt Kathryn’s emotions as you guys got close to the finish! Hats off to you both and your friends. What an experience ! Chalk it down to an epic adventure because you truly did something out of your comfort zone! Kudos guys❤
Thank you!
This is by far your best video yet. Maybe even one of the best videos i've seen on youtube. I loved hanging with you on your journey, You made it me feel like I was right there with you. Great video!!
Thank you so much! That means a lot to us! ❤❤
Amazing. 500 miles in that heat was a real test of your endurance and determination - and you aced it! Also, shout out to Elliot’s mom for her fantastic support. We all need a Connie in our lives!
She is the best! ❤️ Couldn't have done it without her!
So incredibly proud of all of you for finishing this challenging race! I felt myself close to tears when it was complete. your support team(MOM) was the best!!! Thank you to Connie for her incredible job!
Huge shoutout to Connie! It would have been next to impossible without her! It was a huge challenge, but so worth it! Thank you!
WE L❤️VED this video! It was so fun to see your RAGBRAI experience. Loved your team name…so creative and fun! The outtakes were funny and the ending brought me to tears! What a fantastic job on cycling 500 miles and making this video! I cannot praise you all enough…APlusK, Scho and Jo and Connie…you all rock❣️💞💖💞
Thank you! ❤❤❤
So fun to watch. The 4 of you really gel together well. Lots of hilarious moments. 😂 Congrats on finishing Ragbrai and thanks to Connie for all the support!
Connie was the best! And we LOVE adventuring with Jenn and Elliot! ❤
What a coincidence. 50th anniversary and 50th state! Congratulations on finishing both feats.
Thank you! It felt too perfect!
Congratulations! And thanks for putting a spotlight on Iowa.
Thank you! Iowa was awesome! We need to go back and see more!
Congratulations to the both of you, and your team, for making the entire ride. This video was fantastic!! You captured all the highs and lows of a full RAGBRAI ride. As a local Iowan who rides every year, I always tell people it's more a mental test than a physical one. I've felt all of your different emotions during my prior rides, and relived them right along with you as I watched your video. The past several years we can only find time to ride two or three days each RAGBRAI, however that gives us enough time to hit up all our personal 'it's not RAGBRAI', unless we have...Mr. Pork Chop, Farm Kids breakfast burritos/bowls, Mr. Pancake, multiple pieces of pie, a beer at a local bar in most every town we pass through, homemade ice cream and multiple stops at the Iowa Craft Beer bus.
Thank you so much! It was such a meaningful experience for us
The food stops were so good and we definitely had our favorites as well! We did miss Thelma's and wish we would've had more pie! Next time we won't be filming so we'll dive deeper in the goodies!
Loved this! We've done RAGBRIA four times, three on a tandem, once on singles, and it is always a great adventure, even in failure (just once). The people and sites, the hills, heat, and wind, all special to hold in fond memory. Sweet to share your time and moments.
We're excited to do RAGBRAI again in a couple years! It was so much fun! We loved it so much we just bought bikes! 😂
I absolutely love all of your videos! I am definitely a fan! And as someone who is genuinely interested in doing some of the trips that you both are doing,
I really appreciate the realism in this video, instead of just the good, glorified parts of the trip. From going potty in the corn to knowing what to expect regarding spending money along the way! Thank you for that😊
I rarely comment on videos but I have to compliment you on how well edited this was! When I saw it was an hour I didn't think I'd watch the whole thing and would skip through chunks of it but I watched it all and enjoyed it so much. Good job on such an amazing physical and mental feat of accomplishing Ragbrai but then also on the creative feat of editing a week of footage and making it so fun to experience with you. :)
Agreed! I’m not a cyclist, but I certainly enjoy the state of Iowa along with A and K, and the video was well worth the hour watching. I can’t imagine how long it took to edit though.
As an Iowan, I am so proud of you guys🥹 you did amazing and captured the state so well
Thank you!
Congrats you guys on finishing! Thank you for sharing this challenging/awesome experience. Love your monologue at the end Kathryn.
Thank you! ❤️
Awesome!! I hope you heard us all clapping and cheering as you crossed the finish line!!! So proud!! You never once sounded winded when speaking while cycling. I would have been gasping for air. You are the second travel vloggers that I have watched this week that have been hit with a severe weather warning alert. The other was a tsunami warning after an earthquake off the coast of Alaska. Thankfully the weather will be much cooler in PEI. Here in southern Ont we are having a heat wave. Today it is to hit 40C (104F) with the humidity. Happy Labour Day!!
It's interesting because we never felt out of breath while cycling (like we do hiking), but at the same time felt extremely winded.
Oh wow, a tsunami warning would be terrifying! Thankfully Atlantic Canada has been amazing to spend the summer in. We haven't had to use our van AC in a while!
Congrats guys. People don't understand how great Iowa is until you ride a bike across it!!! You guys crushed it!!
We were really impressed by Iowa! There were so many cute towns we wanted to spend more time in. We will definitely be back to see more of Iowa!
I have to admit, this brought a tear to my eyes as you finished your journey. Congratulations on such a physical and mental, endurance adventure 🙌💖🤗🎉. Thank You for taking us along 💖
Thank you! It was a very tough challenge, but so worth it in the end!
What a big accomplishment. Not only ragbrai but all 50 states. Welcome to the 50 before 50 club. 50(states)(50yearsold)
Thank you!
I can't believe I almost didn't watch this. "What could be interesting about a "flat" bike ride across Iowa?" WRONG!! This was SO MUCH FUN!!! LOVED the commentary! Thank you guys for sharing this! ❤ ❤ ❤
(PS I enjoyed this so much, I WATCHED IT AGAIN!)
Thank you X2!
JAKE, you are so inspirational! Crazy, but pure inspiration!
Kathryn is so funny and full of fun. She keeps reminding me of my college best buddy; always positive. I love the video.
I think she is too! 😊 Thank you and thanks for watching ❤️
Its great that you were with another couple to support each other.
We definitely couldn't have done this alone! We rode separately for one day so Elliot could tackle the 100 miles (he is a beast!) and it was definitely much less enjoyable. Originally we weren't supposed to have Connie with us and having a support person helped tremendously as well!
You all are so amazing! We live and laugh through your adventures! Awwww! To be going again! Thanks!
Thank you! ❤
Wowza-palooza ! Adventure of a life-time, thanks for taking us on this journey with you !! Awesome adventures !
The editing and narrating was top notch on this video! You guys are working hard during filming and after!
Thank you! We really appreciate that!
Great video! My dad was one of those background people who helped to turn RAGBRAI into what it is now. He was in charge of the photo department at the Des Moines Register when RAGBRAI started until he retired about 20 years later.
Whooooa! That’s so cool! We’re very thankful for the work your dad did!
Go Hawks! So glad you enjoyed our state!
Great Video capturing the fun, exhilaration, and exhaustion that was Ragbrai 2023! I did it with my two grown sons (ages 33 and 26) and we felt the EXACT same way you did! We will always look back with laughter, pride, and amazement that we completed such an epic journey! And yes, the hill coming out of Colfax was BRUUUTAL! I can't eat corn on the cob now without smiling!
Oh that is so awesome! Yes that hill! 🥵
Thank you and thanks for watching!
We love you guys so much!!!!!❤🎉
I love long foam content so much, thank you for making this be one video instead of a couple parts! Much love A+K you killed Ragbrai!!
We’re glad you enjoyed it! Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤️
You guys are ABSOLUTELY amazing well done…..wow
Thank you! ❤️
Holy corn y’all!! You deserve all the kudos for completing your 50th state with an insane achievement! We LOVED experiencing it right there with you and can’t wait for future travels together 😊 y’all were so real, not hiding just how tough this was 🎉 also was looking forward to the goats and they were sooo cute ❤ What state should we all ride across next ? 😂 Congrats!
Woohoo! It was so much fun being with yall! Georgia looks fun!
Congratulations Team Jake (not from State Farm!!) What an amazing feat! Even though it is clearly very challenging, you've made me want to sign up and ride this in the near future! I also loved the summary of your year at the end of the video. I think a new video showing us your favorite highlights of each state would be fantastic to see. Congratulations again, you should be soooo proud of yourselves! And way to go, Connie!!
Oh we highly recommend you do RAGBRAI! It was an unforgettable experience!
Connie was a life saver!
Thank you so much!
WOW way to go you Two! We are so proud of you both!🇨🇦
The best yet. Your editing is right ON! Thanks for the ride.
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You guys are amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with everyone. I look forward to your 2024 adventures.
Thank you for watching! We still have a lot left to share this year too! 😃
Congratulations! I'm finally catching up watching all of your videos and love them all! As a 57 year old, you two inspire me to do what I want to do when I retire in 9 years... travel for 5 years before setting roots. When I was a young man, I wanted to travel like you, but we didn't have the technology to work remotely. I will continue to watch your wonderful videos!
Congratulations! I’m an Iowan, so I always love seeing people experience RAGBRAI. It was crazy hot this year. You all crushed it! 🙌
It was toasty! 🥵🥵 thank you! ❤️
This has got to be your most epic video so far. I had never heard of RAGBRAI before this, (not a cyclist either!) but now I can see it's the adventure of a lifetime. Congratulations on finishing!
Thank you so much! It was one heck of an adventure!
How awesome. I love it when I can watch 2 wonderful CZcamss channels of the same event. Keep your daydream did the same, they would be the guys who wizzed past you all since they are serious bikers… thanks for sharing your hard won 50 states and videos.
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Might be the best you have ever done. Then again, never cease to come up with something new but the visceral experience of this endeavor, is unmatched by your presentations. So proud of you. So into what it took. I was exhausted watching. I did it with you siting on my couch. I get honorable mention, right!! (-:
This is probably our favorite video we've ever made. Thank you! And yes you get an honorable mention! Thank you for your contribution! 😂😉
I haven't commented in quite awhile, mostly because I get behind on videos and end up watching them months after you post them, but I just had to comment on this one. This is one of the best videos the two of you have ever made, and that's really saying something given the quality of all your other videos. The planning, execution, and editing are absolutely top-tier, as always, but it goes beyond that. The two of you have an amazing storytelling ability - in additional to educational facts, your videos are full of emotion, drama, laughs, and all the other aspects that you find in the truly great stories. Your short recap of your last 4 years at around the 55 minute mark was so incredibly powerful. I am here for whatever content you produce, and I am so happy to see your channel continue to grow. Your videos truly feel like a labor of love, and I hope they bring you the highest levels of personal satisfaction and financial security.
Hey Michael!
As always your comment is amazing, thoughtful, and means a lot to us! THANK YOU! ❤❤❤
Soooo proud of you all!! What an accomplishment! 💖👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 So happy to have been able to watch your journey! ☺️
Thank you so much! ❤
Congratulations on your accomplishment. Now that you have visited 50 states, remember that we watch your videos because it is easy to relate to you all. There is another couple that we used to watch that forgot why many of us watched their videos in the first place. Who can spend $15,000.00 on a flight to go overseas? We appreciate you being an amazing couple who can relate to so many people. Look forward to seeing your next video.
We have zero plans of changing our lifestyle 😊 Finishing the 50 states is just a fun milestone and means we can now revisit places we loved and also dive deeper into other areas. We do plan to continue to mix in international travel, but we will be in the cheap seats (and probably not even sitting together since you can't even choose your seats on the fares we buy 😂)
Great video! Thank you for showing the reality of ragbrai. We live in Iowa and the heat that week was brutal but you showed grit and perseverance with a dash of humor and we applaud you on your incredible accomplishment. Congratulations!!!
Yes that heat was brutal! RAGBRAI was such a fun challenge! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Way to go! So happy for you guys!
Awesome!
OMG. This just popped up for me. I just watched KYD finish. I live on Lake Erie, have travelled on my sailboat for years, and when Jenn & Elliot showed up on your post.. I thought NO WAY! What a cool adventures you 2 have been on. Now Ill have to go back & watch your previous episodes. Well done.
Thank you! It was so fun to experience this with Jenn and Elliot! They are the best 💗 and we loved getting to experience boat life with them a couple times over the last couple years! We made a video with them in the Florida Keys earlier this year that you may enjoy!
Wow that's amazing well done JAKE
Awesome ❤🎉
You are AWESOME!! As always, you keep it honest. Mad respect for you all Go JAKE +G ❤❤
Thank you! ❤️❤️
I have been contemplating taking part in RAGBRAI for a long time! I need to make it happen next year- I can't keep putting it off. Combining it with my beer blog would add a new dimension of fun.
Way to go, guys!!!!
Fun video! There’s a famous bike racer- Jens Voigt. He did Tour de France,etc for many years. He had a famous saying he’d use while racing “ shut up legs”. Could come in handy on your next bike adventure 🤔😳😂😂
haha yes that will come in handy! We'll remember that one!
Good video guys, I have done RAGBRAI numerous times, I think of RAGBRAI as a 'CELEBRATION of IOWA'.
That’s a great way to put it! Might steal that one. Thank you and thanks for watching!
Yes, what I have been waiting for!
I’m so glad you enjoyed our state.
Epic!!
Congratulations- Awesome!!
Incredible!
Awesome Awesome job all of you . Thank god you had help man that would of set u guys back that was so nice of her !
Connie originally wasn't supposed to join us and having to find our bags and find a campsite after a long day would've been extra tough! So grateful for her!
Wow, one of your best adventures, I so love watching your happiness and strengths, thanks
Thanks for watching! ❤
You guys are amazing!!!
You guys Rock. Congratulations!
So proud of you, great job!!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys! I teared up at the end. Super impressed by you both! Congratulations on your accomplishment and on your 50th state!
Thank you!
U guys are awesome! Good job!!!
I’ve started watching all your videos from the beginning. And, after 5 months caught up to your current video.
Way to go on ragbrai!!!🎉
Thank you for sharing your vids
Hope it never gets deleted
Wow! Thank you so much!
Wow! You guys are Amazing!! Well done 👏
Way to go!!!! What an accomplishment.
Awesome guys keep up the good work stay safe will always support you
Congratulations, you did it!
Insane!!
WOW🎉🎉🎉🎉you all rocked it!
Congrats! 🍾
You guys did great!!! Thanks for the video.
Way to go!!! I totally teared up when you made it to the end!
Awh Kathryn, why did that outro make me tear up?! I've been watching along this trip with you two and I've been waiting to see how you visited my home state and I can't think of a better way to end it all than RAGBRAI. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!!
Excellent video you guys!!!! Love that you gave us an hour of pure entertainment.
Hey, well done! Thanks for sharing the fun 🙂
Woo Woo! So proud of you all. Thank you for sharing both your highs and lows! You guys rock!
Thank you! ❤
Amazing achievement in that heat! Congrats!
I got a little teary eyed! Congratulations you two!!!! What a fantastic video too! Watched every second! ~Cara 🎉🎊
Thanks, y’all!
Amazing, have a great day
Great job !!!!! 💪💪💪
Wow ❤❤❤
Omg, best vlog ever! Congratulations!
So proud of you guys!!! Way to go 🎉🎉❤
Congratulations on your completed endeavor. Oh to be young!!! Thanks for sharing your upset and downs.
I love this channel. Thank you for taking us with you on your A+K (+K) adventures 👍👍🥰🥰
Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤️