THE ULTIMATE MARRIAGE TEST (450 miles on a tandem bicycle)
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- Could you ride 455 miles across Iowa with your partner on a tandem bike?!
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Episode 785 | State 33/50 | Filmed July 24-27, 2021 #RAGBRAI #iowa #tandem
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the #travel bug! We started “travel hacking” & finally decided we wanted to go travel for one year. After 2 years of saving $ and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016. We started this #travelvlog to share our experiences with friends and family, then decided we really liked vlogging and traveling, and we didn’t want to stop after just one year! After achieving our new goal of 100 countries and then all 7 continents (check out our documentary here: • 100th COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY , we had no plans to slow down, until 2020 decided to force us to ;) which is when we bought a converted Sprinter van to start exploring our own country for the first time. #Vanlife was a major adjustment and so different than flying every week like we were used to, but we are incredibly thankful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎
0:00 What is RAGBRAI
1:33 Our first time on a tandem bicycle
2:17 The ultimate marriage test
4:20 Meet the team
5:25 Day 1: Kicked out by the cops
18:28 Day 2: The awkward shower
23:40 Day 3: We lost a teammate
33:50 Bloops
Could you ride 455 miles across Iowa with your partner on a tandem bike? 🤣🚴🚴♀️🌽🍺
Probably not😂😂
❤️❤️❤️
Hi
nope
Willing to give it a shot!
I feel like Kara and Nate’s videos have been getting gradually longer…. And I’m here for it!!!
Yeah
My Sunday prayers are thank you lord for my life and please let Kara and Nate video on
No haha 😂
Yes me to! The longer the better Bc I could watch them all day long!!
the longer, the better😝
I love Sarah!! “If one more person drives past the tandem and says that I’m not pedaling, they’re getting he middle finger!!!” She’s awesome!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
(◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
UA-cam: This is fine
Someone: Says "heck"
UA-cam: Be gone
#однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾
She is amazing
I am so incredibly impressed with Evie (I think she is Evie?) Rick's older daughter. She cycled every single mile and did not complain and had the most energy - not that I heard!! Way to go for a 9 year old!!!!!!!
Honestly im older than her and have less energy than her lol
@@user-ld1zz5dv8l I KNOW! I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU
(I’m 15 😭😭)
Hawkeye country 2024 national champs hopefully
Apart from the fact you guys are amazing and inspirational, I would say most people have no idea of the efforts you go to for your video footage. Your multiple techniques, (the camera, the drone, the selfie stick etc) the editing, the absolutely amazing editing. The hours of filming, footage, editing, etc is tremendous. I just want you to know that when I watch your videos I can appreciate the efforts you go to. I applaud 👏🏼 you both. X
Thank you SO much for the encouragement :)
Kara’s reaction to people being happy and joking at 6am is hilarious.
Same reaction as me 😌
@@anupamajha5330 me 2 I just grunt good morning but dont expect nothing else lol
*Kara and Nate are a huge inspiration to many including us
@Rara ????
@@sherrita80548 least you grunt. You might get a glance from me.
Kara shaving her legs using the fire hydrant with no shame and then watching the man casually fill up his water bottle after 🤣
Living for these long videos in the morning 💛
Id rather see Kara shave her legs at a fire hydrant, then Rudy Giuliani shaving his face in a restaurant in an airport! Lol!
The fact that Nate brings Kara a coffee every morning ❤️🔥 I love u guys xx
Probably in nates vows
the coffee thing is world-class stupid
I love Kara's positivity throughout this long journey
Kara's "Ugh." is so relatable when Nate mentioned the people that were laughing and enjoying life at 6 am. 😂 same Kara, same.
*Kara and Nate are a huge inspiration to many including us
I played it twice 😂🤣
AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
(◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
UA-cam: This is fine
Someone: Says "heck"
UA-cam: Be gone
#однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾
I am Kara until I have coffee lol
This has gone from a travel channel to an experience channel and I couldn’t be happier, so much inspiration.
It just for the click bait. It gives more views.
The physical challenges they put themselves through just to entertain is awe inspiring
Kara waking up and complaining about people laughing and joking is me every morning. Lol. My favorite part of the video
Noice
So glad Rick and Bec joined you guys! The six of you (plus the munchkins) are the ultimate travel team. Y'all have such a great vibe together. Here's to poor decisions!
*Kara and Nate are a huge inspiration to many including us
It was so nice to see the girls and how they've grown. Awesome video.
My brother does RAGBRAI every year and trains for months for it - and then is so methodical with his ride strategy that I wonder if he has any fun........so I love that you guys just plopped your butts on a bike and went for it and enjoyed all the hometown love that us Iowans have to offer. The fire hydrant shave will become one of those golden moments in your vlog history.
lol !
I loved this video! I am a native Iowan, and I love to see other people enjoy Iowa! It is a wonderful state, and yes, the people are really that friendly. And I love all the "Hey, look! There's some corn!" comments! We do have a lot of it. 🌽
This is awesome!!!! I wanna ride with you two someday!
*Too*
Prank em john it’s two idiot
@@lyf2short551 I think he/she meant two as in you two but I could be wrong
The community aspect of this event has made my heart feel so full watching this. With all that we have been through recently, watching people get together and support the local community through pies and meals supporting the local fire department. Along with the cheer coming from everyone riding and on the side lines brings a smile to my face to see positive, active and happy people supporting a fun event in our country.
I agree with you, I’m a person who hates to bike but the community and how it feels in this video makes me wanna do this and I live in Europe ^^ I can think myself planning my vacation for this just how the amazing it seemed
The part of America that shines... hospitality. In today's world it's really heart-warming to see so many people come together. Peace out.
@Rara you realize you don't have to write the same exact reply under multiple comments, right?
Towns along the route - it changes every year - go ALL OUT for RAGBRAI. For the overnight host towns, it's a lot of work, but a big party and a great chance to put your best foot forward. Also, fire departments and EVERYBODY can make some real money!
That was a quintessential K&N vlog. Just enough focus on the environment to spark a travel interest to some of these obscure locations, but largely centered on their amazing personalities and world view. THIS is a great example of why they are so addicting.
Thank you so much for the inspiration!
totally agree. This is definitely one of my favourite vlogs. Love the way they edit their vlogs.
AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
(◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
UA-cam: This is fine
Someone: Says "heck"
UA-cam: Be gone
#однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾
Is anybody else watching them ride their bike for like 12 hours in sitting on their bed sick with a cold because that’s me I have nothing else to do and nothing else makes me happier than watching Kara and Nate love you guys
That’s Me
Im so impressed with how the little one can bike for so long!. Good for her to get out with her family and do this, I know people who wouldn't do this and she pushed herself. Also amazing videos again Kara and Nate! I love the long videos. I keep coming back to these ones because I plan on doing this with one of my friends.
Kara shaving her legs using a fire hydrant... now THAT'S a girl who knows how to improvise! 😊🥰💯
“Lower your expectations and have fun.” My new life motto.
This is absolute GOLD!! I’m from the first over night town, Sac City. We loved having RAGBRAI come through our town and seeing it from a bikers perspective is so fun! Glad you enjoyed your time in our corn filled state and got to witness Iowa nice.
How often does it go through towns? I just now realized that it changes every year, but it's gotta loop again.
I had no idea this was a thing and now I want to do it so bad. I love how its not just a bike ride but this really big event all the towns on the route are totally into. Everything seems so streamlined and awesome.
Why do you keep testing your marriage like this?!? 😂
You two were meant for each other.
Right 😭they are so lovely
Nate: how did you sleep?
Kara: *sits in grumpy morning silence*
I relate to you on a spiritual level Kara 😂
@@azkya8540 huh..?
@@autumnyates8151 Nothing. They're just spammers. Report them.
glad they found coffee
@@pomskylifenova7344 I'm like Kara, minus the coffee. I have ADHD so drinking coffee literally doesn't do shit for me. However, I am not a morning person and am very slow to wake up. My mother on the other hand.. completely different story. I avoid her like the plague until she has had her coffee because she is a MAJOR grump.
@@autumnyates8151 lol. fresh air and drink lots of clean water will help!
“We believe in you.” 🥺 That was the sweetest thing. And at the perfect time.
Oh my goodness! My team of 2 and I, I was the support driver/nurse, were there! This was was our 1st RagBrai too! We will be back next year! I hope to run into you guys if you guys do it again! Best adventure we have ever done and watching your video of your experience just brought back amazing memories of this summer and kinda made me emotional…
I think we can all agree that your entire journey here on UA-cam is filled with memories of you guys testing your marriage 😂😂.
The fact that Nate walked away from Kara shaving in the fire hydrant water and Kara has 0 shame! Proud of you girl!!
😂🙋🏻♀️
On RAGBRI almost anything goes!
And zero shame after being busted by a fan! Love it.
I grew up in Iowa. I’ve lived in Chicago a long time. I’m currently on the road like you! I’m 52, BUT I have never wanted to do Ragbrai until now. Thanks so much. You’re, hands down, my favorite UA-camrs!!!!❤️
If it’s one channel out of all of UA-cam it’s gatta be you and Nate!!! Because you and him have so much energy to get through anything that life throws at y’all. Y’all are the best and i will never forget y’all ❤❤❤
Everyone: We are so tired
Kara: Doing crazy stretches in the background
Great one you guys!!
Everyone go vote for Kara and Nate for the American Influencer Awards in the Lifestyle couple categorie !!!!!
Love your videos they are so entertaining ,also i wish there would be more positive influence like you on yt ❤
Thanks 🙏🏻
Just voted. Thanks for the heads up on the awards.....GO KARA & NATE!!!
I just did!!! You so deserve it🥰
Thanks for letting us know. I didnt know there was such an award but definitely went looking for it to vote for them. My favorite UA-cam channel ever.
I also just voted for them, good luck, I hope you two win.
"Lower your expectations, and have fun." Sage advice for a good life!
The lives you guys live, the accomplishments, you’re so blessed.
I love this channel.
I feel like you guys are really taking your adventures to the next level, from leisure travel to more challenging activities that really make you guys grow as individuals and a couple. It do be inspiring 🥰
I’m so happy to see Rick and beck back, brings back the nastolgia of the bike trip
Your guys life is unreal. These videos are so heartwarming & full of love. I love watching!! ❤️ The pure joy just makes me smile
There’s just something about this video I love so much. I’ve watched every single of of your videos but I’ve had this one on repeat since it’s been out! Cannot wait for part 2!!!
I don't know how any of the 8 of you keep your energy up the way you do - it's seriously impressive!! Also, I need Kara/Bec/Sarah to be my real-life best friends. They are #GirlGang goals. (Well done to "The Dads" for finding great partners!)
Ah, memories of Colorado- " the dads"
I must admit for someone that only started watching about a year ago, I’ve really enjoyed this long series. It’s less about travel and more about the adventure, experiences and memories.
Keep up the great work and can’t wait for you guys to visit Wisconsin. If you’re ever going to be in the Waukesha/Milwaukee area, let us know and we would love to have you see our aquaponics farm and give you guys some healthy greens for the road!
hey i'm from that area!
Kara's reaction to coffee on Day 2 is the funniest and most relatable thing I've ever seen. 🤣🤣🤣
I literally love EVERY single thing about this. I never want it to be over.
I'm rewatching this one after finishing the second...
RAGBRAI-I know exactly what that is because my Dad used to ride this every year with my Mom as his support (she did not ride). This was before it was as big as it is now-Dad was a military veteran (now deceased). I remember praying for them and hearing about this every year!
Having been to the Midwest, I cracked up at, “We can see the water tower!” It’s like the opposite of car mirrors: “Objects in the Midwest are much farther than they appear.”
Nate and Kara are the best aunt and uncle ever and they are great with children.
This video makes me wanna do Ragbrai.
Frankie saying she’s tiny in the bloopers cracks me up every time. It’s like she just realized it in that moment and had to let us know.
I’m from Iowa and this is the most Iowa video I’ve ever seen 😂
If that's true, then I'm excited because I might be moving to Council Bluffs when I'm done with school🤙
Same! Raised Iowa nice as well!! 💕
Same! I am sure every Iowa person has helped with Ragbrai at least once in their life.
Thank you Kara and Nate for keeping us entertained while we are stuck at home!
Its so funny watching everyone stare at Kara and Nate passing them and Kara is just like, "HEY HOW R U WOOO!!!!!!"
Kara and Nate...this is one of the best videos you have ever done, at least for me being a past bike rider myself. Thanks for the fun and entertainment!
Kara is my spirit animal, I do not like noise or talking in the morning until I've had something to wake myself up.
Frankie and Evie are such super stars for being so patient and resilient, I couldn't imagine doing any of that as an adult.
This was a brilliant video Kara&Nate and you guys are such a great team
i love how everyone is decked out in cycling gear while nick the everest climber is in a button up polo with khakis like hes on his way to buy milk from the grocery store
Dusty was wearing long-sleeves and pants on the first day 😆
To him, it's just another day LOL business as usual
So awesome! I've done RAGBRAI twice and you did a great job capturing the spirit!
Thank you SO very much for this. My best friend and I flew from New Jersey to ride in RAGBRAI in 1999. Sadly, he has passed away, and for that reason and many more, RAGBRAI is one of my most wonderful life experiences. I'll always treasure it. I can't tell you how many happy memories this video awakened. My favorite town was Cherokee, but, as you and others so accurately noted, "IOWA NICE" was alive and well all over the state in '99, and appears to still be going strong. SO many nice Iowans give so much of themselves to make RAGBRAI one of the stellar cycling events in the world. We met the original Mr. Pork Chop, ate a lot of that corn, met riders from Australia, Spain, and all over the US, and we drank more beer than we ever had before or since. Like you, we rode west to east and dipped the back tires of our bikes in the Missouri River before leaving on the first day, and dipped the front tires in the Mississippi River when arriving at our destination town. Long live RAGBRAI and the kind and generous people of Iowa who help make it happen! And of course, I'm happy you two have now had this great experience!
The fire hydrant scene has me splitting with laughter. Don't stop being you, Kara. Hahahaha
I don’t know why but this video restored some of my faith in humanity. Just seeing all of those people feeling genuinely happy warms my heart💗
Kara & Nate, I think this is my fav videos of yours ever! You doing a great job of show casing the beauty of our what people would often call our fly over states! Love yall!
Ahhhh it’s my favorite time of the week again, and it’s a 30 minute video??!!!😭 I couldn’t be happier right now lol
Kara is literally the most amazing female I know. I want to be her. I want to be with her. I want to be like her. You two are both so genuine and so upbeat and positive. I love your videos. Kara bathing in the fire hydrant is….so cool. Of course nobody would shame her, she thinks outside the box and is simply just herself. Love you guys!!!
You two are incredible! I love watching all your videos - your optimism and joy at the little things inspires me!
You and your relos and mates are all amazing; living life to the brim and never afraid to take on a challenge.
This is amazing. If this was a Netflix series, I can binge watch it. You guys are awesome. Also, I love the energy of the people in this video. They all are so supportive and so happy volunteering.
Gosh, this was a fun watch. Those kids are the best. "You smell like sandwich."
Aww this makes me want to watch the whole Colorado trail series again! I love these longer trip formats
Great stuff. I really enjoyed this. Made me smile multiple times. Can’t wait for more
Great video! Frankie and Eve are adorable! Sad about the injury but what a great quote, "she hiked the entire Appalachian trail, pregnant!" Holy smokes!!! Can't wait to see the rest.
Twenty two hundred miles! Wow.
“I don’t know, let me feel it” guy is a vibe
I just want to say that I seriously love your guyses videos. They get better and better every time and I love that they're also getting longer! I look forward to these every week and it also makes me want to live my life like you guys - full of adventure, fun, new experiences, all while getting in a ton of exercise and food hehe
I grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I now live and work abroad and haven't been home for almost 2 years and won't be able to go home for another year. I have been so homesick and this has been the perfect thing. I'd never seen your channel, but I'm fully in now. Thank you for showing me all the great things I miss of my home state. I'll be returning to these videos multiple times. "Oh hey, it's corn!" "Wow" was an awesome running joke haha
I have been waiting for you guys to post this. I have lived in Iowa most of my life. It is fun to see how others view this event. Ragbrai is just a part of summer here in Iowa. Small towns love when it comes through, it helps the local communities much. Glad you enjoyed your time. Can't wait for the rest of it.
Thank you big time!! I had a great time with you. Never long enough, but I always feel included. At 73, you make my dreams come true.
I just discovered this channel and I love it! It's been recommended to me by friends to start watching from the beginning of the series! I love traveling as well and am writing down your reviews!!
I love these kind of videos with your friends!!! Can’t wait for the next one! Kara get those fingers flying on the keyboard editing the next video!
The couple we all love. These guys are so amazing - I envy you for having so many things to do in America! Thanks for keeping us motivated!
I laughed every time you said "Oh look, a corn field". Growing up in Illinois, we did that driving down to the south part of the state, or across Indiana, or Iowa. You have to be a little silly sometimes to keep your sanity.
It is like watching a movie! Such a positive energy! Never knew it was possible to so
RAGBRAI is one of my favorite rides. Thank you for sharing it in a positive light. The people and the pie keep me coming back year after year.
And i feel for your friend... i had to stop the ride this year at Fort Dodge because of a knee issue, too.
This video made me so emotional! With all that’s going on in the world, to see such good and happy people is just what we all need to see. Thank you for sharing this 💗
I literally cried...Multiple times throughout. I also laughed out loud a lot 😂 and vowed to do this next year. What an amazing looking event!
@@cassijane22 lol, same, lots of tears and laughing! I too want to do this next year 😊
@@cassijane22 same! lol- my husband watched it with me and he was like...why are you crying?! Hahaha
@@indonesianprincess hahaha! I was asking myself the same thing!
Ok my favorite part is Kara showering in the fire hydrant and Nate being embarrassed and the lady says IT'S KARA!!? Lol that is how I would act to if I seen Kara doing that! 😂💜🤩💕🏖️
if I saw
That was truly hilarious as Nate is trying to slip away like he does not know her, the lady yells that's Kara as she is getting showered in the town fire hydrant. Loved it!
AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
(◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
UA-cam: This is fine
Someone: Says "heck"
UA-cam: Be gone
#однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾
Please post longer videos, They are the only thing I enjoy watching anymore. One day I binged 40 episodes, now I am rewatching your whole chanel!
I live in Muscatine and I am SO excited you guys participated in this!!! Glad to see Iowa getting recognition!
When he said they haven’t gotten on a bike for the year I was like huh? The Colorado trail ? Come to realize that was a year ago … time flies
Yeah
I didn't realise how the 34 minutes went by. I felt soooo happpy watching this videooo...Can't wait for next oneee :))))
I’m so happy the videos are getting longer!!! ❤️❤️❤️
This looks like sooo.much fun, not the tandem part but the biking and all the food haha half way thru video so far
Omg i lost it when kara was showering using the fire hydrant.
Easily one of my favorite things you two have done. I think the best part is seeing all the other team members...it's like an Avengers movies when we're excited to see everyone together :)
Great video, what an epic adventure!!
My favorite part was you helping your friends out ❤️😊
Morning Kara is honestly a mood
Kara's little "ugh PEOPLE being HAPPY in the MORNING" reaction is a whole mood, and it is me daily. Y'all are playing the background while I study for my first year of vet school, I've been a longtime fan & subscriber and you guys keep me going!
Best of luck to you in your studies!!
AISURU.TOKYO/AGNEZ 💞
(◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。18 years and over
UA-cam: This is fine
Someone: Says "heck"
UA-cam: Be gone
#однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #Интересно #забавно #девушка #смешная #垃圾
Hiiiii Kara and Nate! I hope you’re doing well. Just wanted to drop by and spread some love on this beautiful Sunday! ❤️❤️
I was enjoying this video so much, I didn't want it to end! Then I realized there is a PT2!! What a blast!
Wow, let me just say as someone living in England , UK this looks amazing. I need to do this in my life at some point. thank you both for the amazing content!!
It’s so weird seeing people comment this because I live in Iowa and it seems like no one would travel here for fun😂
Evie saying her butt hurts made me laugh so hard I scared my cat
Two thoughts: Thank you for this celebration of my state! I think Kara and Nate’s best shared gift is the ability to learn on the fly.
Kara is going to be such a good mom she is awesome with all the kids she Mets on there journey
I was so stressed today but when I watch your videos yall make me sooooooo happy ❤️I love u and keep up the positive energy💗❤️