by AP | Mar 13, 2026 | Featured, RAGBRAI LIII, RAGBRAI Newbies, Training
RAGBRAI Newbies, We’re so excited for you to join us for your very first RAGBRAI! Whether you are riding for the whole week with us or a single day, we hope that it’s a wonderful experience that will make you want to ride with us again for years to come. For those of... 
by AP | Mar 9, 2026 | JustGoBike, RAGBRAI LIII
Episode 391: Coach Ertl’s Training Tips 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... 
by AP | Mar 6, 2026 | Featured, Training
As you start to think about what equipment you will need for RAGBRAI, I’ve put together this list of items you will need or want. Not all are essential and some are optional. There are a lot of other things you will need to pack as well for your trip such as camping... 
by AP | Feb 20, 2026 | Featured, Training
The Secret Don’t you love it when headlines use the word ‘secret’ as if there is some unknown answer waiting to be discovered that only the author knows? Well I’m about to reveal this secret to all my RAGBRAI readers. But first a bit about training philosophy. One of... 
by AP | Feb 6, 2026 | Featured, RAGBRAI LIII, Training
Welcome to RAGBRAI LIII! Find all of Coach Ertl’s Training Blogs and past training plans in our Training section on RAGBRAI.com. Hey folks, I’m back for another year of hopefully inspiring and educational blogs to help you prepare for RAGBRAI this...
