Well well! We lost you for a while on this old Canadian CZcams feed...back a few weeks, I was lying around with covid ( got over it in 11 days) and I was following you daily. Then I saw only videos of you at state parks, driving around in your van, etc. Nice, great, but I wanted more RAGBRAI. So I've just returned from a five day canoeing trip in northern Ontario, and upon getting home to reception and Internet, there you both are, finishing your cycling trip . Boy, if I happen to make it there next year, or some year soon, I'll be telling everyone that it was Laura on the move who inspired me. I cannot stress enough how delightful your coverage of this adventure was . You walk a perfect line between the too meek and and the too expressive. If you ever do swear, I'm glad you kept it out of your presentations. Blessings to you both. You heroes of mine now. One criticism; consider not supporting new balance. There are other shoe companies, who support better politics and rights than NB. Check it out. Thank you for your amazing efforts and the rich content that you have harvested from this obviously colossal event.
So happy to hear we made it back to your videos! Good to hear we were able to help you through being sick and happy you got to see the end of our ride!
Congratulations! You both did an awesome job! Such an inspiration! You guys had me crying 😭 at the end as well. Love to hear how all the people touched you the most. Memories for life.
Great job finishing '22, congratulations. I have to say, your videos show so much more of the route than a lot of the other videos. Thanks for taking the time to produce this series. Now I'm really looking forward to '23 !!
We watched quite a few videos before doing it and felt like they didn't show the hills enough or how to navigate being around so many people for the week. It really is a blast, but there is also a lot of miles in the middle and it all adds up to be such an amazing experience!
I watched as many RAGBRAI vlogs I could come find. I live in Ames IA and loved seeing our beautiful state reflected in vlogs and commentary. You guys were awesome. All the best to you!
We loved seeing your journey for the full week. Yes, I cried with you both as you were coming in to Lansing. What a huge accomplishment for you and Courtney! Kudos! Oh and we were behind you when at Beekmans in this video. (My hubs)Red shirt, (me)pink jersey and (our teammate) lady bug jersey. :) again Congrats!!!!
I loved everything you two gals had to say! I watched your video from start to finish…you were great! thanks! We lived in Carmel Indiana for several years, back in the 70’s. Loved Indiana!……..Mary !
Okay crying crying crying. You guys are the best. These are my favorite RAGBRAI videos of all! Thank you for your hard work making these, you got it perfectly! XX Anna
Wow! Congratulations! What a great accomplishment! You inspire others and myself with your "can do" attitude and determination. Thanks for taking us along on your journey!
I just biked these roads last weekend. Some of the red signs with the black arrows were still up. It’s awesome to see the same sights in your videos. I constantly say…”I was there, I remember that”
Congratulations!!! Soooo AWESOME!!! You both were also a great representative of the organization as you thanked so many people along the route!!! That’s what it’s all about!!! I also loved the bullfrog when you were talking at sunset!!!
I just heard about this event for the first time today from a fellow teacher. I looked it up on CZcams and found your video and boy am I glad I did. I am really interested in doing it. Do you have a Q&A video?
I have some friends that do it every year. They organized the biggest group they've ever organized to go with them this year. I have considered it but it doesn't seem like my thing. It is pan flat and not a lot of scenery. I can be introverted, so the social aspect would tire me out. Maybe I will try it out when I work up the courage. Good job hanging tough and hanging in. Sometimes you can get mentally defeated. It takes something to snap us out of it and motivate us.
We are two big introverts and it was perfect to be able to socialize and meet new people but also just have time alone too. You can have a little conversation in line and still get away from it all. Maybe less if you’re in a big group but everyone would be like respectful if you just wanted to bike the day solo at your own pace too!
@@LauraOnTheMoveIf I decide to do it next year, I hope you do it again too. I'd like to ride with you for a while. It would be fun. I just watched some more of your other videos and realized that you started cycling THIS YEAR!!! That made what you did incredibly impressive!!! My helmet is off to you! I am an avid cyclist and have been ridding for over 35 years. I know how hard that had to have been. Keep on training and do it again next year and compare the difference.
Just to clarify: yes, the scenery is a bit redundant with cornfields, soybeans, little towns & intermittent trees, but Iowa is definitely NOT flat. It’s flat compared to Colorado or Appalachia, obviously, but overall I would describe it as rolling hills. Look at a Grant Wood painting; listen to the RAGBRAI riders, etc. Especially on the western side of the state (along the Missouri) and the eastern side of the state (along the Mississippi). Again, it’s relative… but certainly not “pan flat.”
@@jeffg.6110 no, it is very flat. I've seen the elevation profile. I guess "flat" is relative. I am used to doing rides of 75 to 100 miles with 8,000 to 10,000 feet of climbing in one day. So, 12,000 feet of elevation over several days isn't anything. Even where I live, a 50 mile ride will have about 3,500 feet and I do that a couple of times a week at least with shorter rides thrown in and often 65 mile ride. So, 12,000 over several days is pan flat to me. I'm not a casual cyclist. Oh, someone I ride with regularly did do it this year and she was glad it was over. Her complaints: flat and nothing to look at but corn. So,...
@@DaveCM Yes, as I already admitted a few times in my original post, “flat” is relative. Apparently I should have known to state it a few more times. I made the mistake of thinking others, not just experienced road cyclists, might read the post too. My fault. That said, while “flat” is relative, the term “pan flat” is not; it denotes little to no elevation changes. Iowa is not pan flat. It’s not even in the top 10 flattest states. Experienced riders may dismiss, even express contempt for the elevation changes, but casual riders - which comprise a big portion of RAGBRAI participants - will not. That was my point. You, Dave, obviously have nothing to worry about… at least on that front. If varied scenery and challenging elevation are key criteria for your successful cycling trip, though, I’d look elsewhere. That’s not at all what attracts ppl to RAGBRAI.
It seems like a really fun thing to do. Can you let us know what the costs are from the very beginning to the end. Seems like there was a lot of food you had to pay for and I imagine there was a fee you had to pay put your tent up everywhere
Yes! Our Q&A coming up will answer more in depth, but entry was $175ish each and that covered the tent campsite and daily bag transport. We paid for a charter transport for us and bikes from landing to sargeant bluff at $175 each and food was expensive! I break it down in the next video, but it was $700-$800 each to do it!
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Well well!
We lost you for a while on this old Canadian CZcams feed...back a few weeks, I was lying around with covid ( got over it in 11 days) and I was following you daily. Then I saw only videos of you at state parks, driving around in your van, etc. Nice, great, but I wanted more RAGBRAI.
So I've just returned from a five day canoeing trip in northern Ontario, and upon getting home to reception and Internet, there you both are, finishing your cycling trip .
Boy, if I happen to make it there next year, or some year soon, I'll be telling everyone that it was Laura on the move who inspired me. I cannot stress enough how delightful your coverage of this adventure was . You walk a perfect line between the too meek and and the too expressive. If you ever do swear, I'm glad you kept it out of your presentations. Blessings to you both.
You heroes of mine now.
One criticism; consider not supporting new balance. There are other shoe companies, who support better politics and rights than NB. Check it out.
Thank you for your amazing efforts and the rich content that you have harvested from this obviously colossal event.
So happy to hear we made it back to your videos! Good to hear we were able to help you through being sick and happy you got to see the end of our ride!
You are a couple of awesome ladies.
Congrats!!!
Thank you!
Thanks for taking care of the cat.🙂👍sometimes it about the little things and that little thing needed some help. Thumbs up to you two ladies 👍☮️
That little guy needed someone to stop. I’m happy someone else felt the same way too!!
You gals are A Ma Zing! Thank you for taking us with you!
Thanks for following along! We keep saying the next adventure might be relaxing and I think this time it might be true!
Congratulations! You both did an awesome job! Such an inspiration! You guys had me crying 😭 at the end as well. Love to hear how all the people touched you the most. Memories for life.
Thank you!! We were even crying rewatching. Such an amazing feeling at the end!
One of the best videos on this ride. Real, genuine and gritty. Thank you I am hooked on doing this in 2024
I’m happy you liked it! You’ll have a blast next summer!!
Great job finishing '22, congratulations. I have to say, your videos show so much more of the route than a lot of the other videos. Thanks for taking the time to produce this series. Now I'm really looking forward to '23 !!
We watched quite a few videos before doing it and felt like they didn't show the hills enough or how to navigate being around so many people for the week. It really is a blast, but there is also a lot of miles in the middle and it all adds up to be such an amazing experience!
Congratulations 🎉🎉👏👏 it was so fun watching you guys rock it out!!!
Thank you!! 🥳
I watched as many RAGBRAI vlogs I could come find. I live in Ames IA and loved seeing our beautiful state reflected in vlogs and commentary. You guys were awesome. All the best to you!
You have a beautiful state with great people, it made filming it super easy!!
We loved seeing your journey for the full week. Yes, I cried with you both as you were coming in to Lansing. What a huge accomplishment for you and Courtney! Kudos! Oh and we were behind you when at Beekmans in this video. (My hubs)Red shirt, (me)pink jersey and (our teammate) lady bug jersey. :) again Congrats!!!!
What and adventure!! ☺️
I loved everything you two gals had to say! I watched your video from start to finish…you were great! thanks! We lived in Carmel Indiana for several years, back in the 70’s. Loved Indiana!……..Mary
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Thank you! I’m so happy you spotted yourself in the video!!
We have a great time in Indiana too Mary!
It's hard to believe that RAGBRAI 2022 was a month ago. Thank you for your story. Good job!
I can’t believe it’s been a full month!
Congratulations! I was crying at the end along with y'all
Thank you! We were tearing up rewatching it too!
Congratulations 👍…. Thank you for sharing your adventure…. You two are so strong
Thank you!!
Okay crying crying crying. You guys are the best. These are my favorite RAGBRAI videos of all! Thank you for your hard work making these, you got it perfectly! XX Anna
We had the same reaction watching the video as we did in person 😅 thank you for your insight along the way!!
Wow! Congratulations! What a great accomplishment! You inspire others and myself with your "can do" attitude and determination. Thanks for taking us along on your journey!
Happy you came along to watch! We had a blast!!
Congratulations ladies!!! It’s super special to share an event like RAGBRAI with a good friend.
Thank you!! We had a blast!
You’re a gem and I’ll be happy to meet you next year! Thanks for the great videos.
Happy the last 2 days didn’t talk you out of it 😅
You Two are Awesome
Really Enjoyed your Ragbrai Videos and watching both of you having so much fun
Thank you!!
Awesome. Incredible footage of an amazing endeavour.
Thank you!!
Awesome job on the ride! Well done with captioning the experience of the ride!
Thank you!!
Freaking awesome! Congratulations!!!!!!
Thank you!!
I just biked these roads last weekend. Some of the red signs with the black arrows were still up. It’s awesome to see the same sights in your videos. I constantly say…”I was there, I remember that”
That’s awesome!!
Will you do it again? Also. How did you get back home?
Thank you for your videos!!! Hope u come back to explore more of Iowa next year!!!!
Thank you! I’m certainly left being excited to explore more of Iowa!
I cried!!! congratulations. This was wonderful
Awww! Thank you!!
You both are so inspiring! Congrats on your epic adventure😊
Thank you!!
Congratulations!!! Soooo AWESOME!!! You both were also a great representative of the organization as you thanked so many people along the route!!! That’s what it’s all about!!! I also loved the bullfrog when you were talking at sunset!!!
Thank you!! Iowa nice is real! And I love that sunset spot!!
Awesome
Thanks!
I just heard about this event for the first time today from a fellow teacher. I looked it up on CZcams and found your video and boy am I glad I did. I am really interested in doing it. Do you have a Q&A video?
That’s actually up next! The video should be up on Sunday and we talk about all the things we learned and how much it cost!
After watching the videos I have to admit, I knew it was going to be hard sometime along the way but you girls rocked it!
Thanks!!
Yay!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤ I am so happy for you two!
Thank you!!
I am not crying, you are 🥰 great video! Are you considering doing it again?
I totally see myself doing it again, but I’m not sure it’ll be next year!!
Congratulations Guys!!! I enjoyed watching and so proud of you both. What an accomplishment...can't wait to see what comes next.
Thanks Jeff! Same to you out there getting the miles done too!!
Congrats on your accomplshment. Your videos were very well done also.
Thank you!!
Looks like a blast!
It was for sure!
Congratulations! You guys rock!
Thank you!!
So proud of you two 😅😊
Thank you!!
I have some friends that do it every year. They organized the biggest group they've ever organized to go with them this year. I have considered it but it doesn't seem like my thing. It is pan flat and not a lot of scenery. I can be introverted, so the social aspect would tire me out. Maybe I will try it out when I work up the courage.
Good job hanging tough and hanging in. Sometimes you can get mentally defeated. It takes something to snap us out of it and motivate us.
We are two big introverts and it was perfect to be able to socialize and meet new people but also just have time alone too. You can have a little conversation in line and still get away from it all. Maybe less if you’re in a big group but everyone would be like respectful if you just wanted to bike the day solo at your own pace too!
@@LauraOnTheMoveIf I decide to do it next year, I hope you do it again too. I'd like to ride with you for a while. It would be fun. I just watched some more of your other videos and realized that you started cycling THIS YEAR!!! That made what you did incredibly impressive!!! My helmet is off to you! I am an avid cyclist and have been ridding for over 35 years. I know how hard that had to have been. Keep on training and do it again next year and compare the difference.
Just to clarify: yes, the scenery is a bit redundant with cornfields, soybeans, little towns & intermittent trees, but Iowa is definitely NOT flat. It’s flat compared to Colorado or Appalachia, obviously, but overall I would describe it as rolling hills. Look at a Grant Wood painting; listen to the RAGBRAI riders, etc. Especially on the western side of the state (along the Missouri) and the eastern side of the state (along the Mississippi). Again, it’s relative… but certainly not “pan flat.”
@@jeffg.6110 no, it is very flat. I've seen the elevation profile. I guess "flat" is relative. I am used to doing rides of 75 to 100 miles with 8,000 to 10,000 feet of climbing in one day. So, 12,000 feet of elevation over several days isn't anything. Even where I live, a 50 mile ride will have about 3,500 feet and I do that a couple of times a week at least with shorter rides thrown in and often 65 mile ride. So, 12,000 over several days is pan flat to me. I'm not a casual cyclist. Oh, someone I ride with regularly did do it this year and she was glad it was over. Her complaints: flat and nothing to look at but corn. So,...
@@DaveCM Yes, as I already admitted a few times in my original post, “flat” is relative. Apparently I should have known to state it a few more times. I made the mistake of thinking others, not just experienced road cyclists, might read the post too. My fault. That said, while “flat” is relative, the term “pan flat” is not; it denotes little to no elevation changes. Iowa is not pan flat. It’s not even in the top 10 flattest states. Experienced riders may dismiss, even express contempt for the elevation changes, but casual riders - which comprise a big portion of RAGBRAI participants - will not. That was my point. You, Dave, obviously have nothing to worry about… at least on that front.
If varied scenery and challenging elevation are key criteria for your successful cycling trip, though, I’d look elsewhere. That’s not at all what attracts ppl to RAGBRAI.
Where did you get your matching tank tops?
I found them at Meijer the week before the trip!
It seems like a really fun thing to do. Can you let us know what the costs are from the very beginning to the end. Seems like there was a lot of food you had to pay for and I imagine there was a fee you had to pay put your tent up everywhere
Yes! Our Q&A coming up will answer more in depth, but entry was $175ish each and that covered the tent campsite and daily bag transport. We paid for a charter transport for us and bikes from landing to sargeant bluff at $175 each and food was expensive! I break it down in the next video, but it was $700-$800 each to do it!
I’m from Indiana !!! Are you going to do this next year !?!?!? Want any company 💁🏻♀️. I’d love to do this but I can’t find anyone to do it with me !
We haven't signed up yet, but you never know!!
The Bigger question is are you doing it next year?
It’s not out of the question 😅
Hopefully I’ll see you there!
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Nice! now ride back to your car
😂 luckily we were parked in Lansing where we ended!