As a lifetime cyclist and longtime RAGBRAI rider, Matt Phippen was named RAGBRAI Director in January 2022. He's had a year to prepare for a milestone year - the 50th RAGBRAI ride! Started in 1973 by two Des Moines Register reporters; Donald Kaul and John Karras, RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) has become the biggest, longest-running bike ride in the world. Matt was kind enough to carve out an hour to talk to us about his experiences, both cycling and work, that led him to where he is today - orchestrating the celebration of the 50th ride across Iowa. Register to join this years ride - either one day or all week! Register by May 15 at www.ragbrai.org. Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Bike Talk with Dave is supported by Chain and Spoke Coffee. Order your favorite flavor at www.chainandspoke.com. The Chain and Spoke retail location is open now in Des Moines, Iowa featuring great coffee, bikes and the new Bike Talk with Dave Studio! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists.AND if you want your event featured on Bike Talk with Dave, reach out on the Bike Talk with Dave instagram or facebook page for details how to highlight your ride on one of these bonus episodes!Join Dave and the Iowa Gravel Gang on April 29 for the Driftless 100, a beautiful ride through the scenic Driftless region of Northeast Iowa. Starting in Elkader, a 100, 6o and 30 mile options are available. Register today at www.driftlessgravel.com. We hope you tune in every week - we've got a great slate of guests ahead of us - We're working on conversations with IMBA Director Dave Wiens, pro road, gravel and mountain bike rider Emily Newsom and more! Subscribe to Bike Talk with Dave and follow on facebook and instagram so you don't miss a thing!
