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: ua-cam.com/users/schoandjo and keep an eye out for their RAGBRAI video in early 2024!
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 ❤️
So f'ing good! We laughed, we cried, all the emotions! Are there UA-cam 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.😊
@@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!!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!!! 👍👏👏👏
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❣️💞💖💞
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!!
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❤
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!
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! ❤️
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!
Heck yeah we would! We’re already planning on doing it again in a few years! Hopefully with an even bigger gang, more support vehicles, and more moms! 😂😊
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!
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 🤔😳😂😂
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 UA-cam. 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!
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.
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.
Keep in mind. Too many bikers dont understand this. My milk hauler once told me..... a biker / runner has every right to use the road. But.......when your dead...your dead ! I already realized that......since Im a distance runner. Point is..... get off the road when met with a car or truck !!!!!! If your bike / equipment is not suited for the road.....be it gravel or otherwise.....dont venture out !!!!!
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 💖
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!
Congratulations for finished that great 500m Bike adventure. I'm long distanse biker and I love to sign-up for 2025. Seems Pretty Amazing way with these wonderful adventure Cyclists. Awesome Video!!!
Epic! For y'all to complete that without any prior training, that is most impressive. I bet you were sore for days after it was over! Congratulations on 50/50! Enjoyed the whole ride.
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 😂)
Wow so amazing!! We watched others pee in those corn fields too. Take advantage of your age (and you are) my husband and I walked 68 miles in 11 days and we felt so stiff and worn out! Yes! More 🐐 goats. Oh my your faces look swollen. Stressed for y’all. CONGRATS Team Jake not from State Farm!! Congrats on state 50. You and me Katherine with those cute critters.
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!)
As a life-long resident of Iowa, I hope you enjoyed our small-town friendliness and beautiful countryside. Congratulations on an epic virgin experience! I'm going to check out your other vlogs. God bless.
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!
You are my favorites and I have learned so much from you when planning my solo trips out west - and I am just now seeing this! As an Iowan-what a treat and what an accomplishment! Non Iowans think Iowa is flat-it is not-which is why I got an eBike when I moved here-which I rode to the Des Moines stop on the most miserably hot day-so much kudos to you and all the RAGBRAI riders who absolutely amaze me!
That's so awesome to hear! We're glad we can be helpful! RAGBRAI was tough, but so much fun! We can't wait to do it again in the next couple years! Thanks and thanks for watching!
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.
This comment is not for this video but for your trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. My wife and I just busted the area on our retirement trip and went to Paula's Donuts and Bar-Bill's Tavern like you suggested... Thank You for these suggestions... at Paula's, in addition to the peanut sticks, we also got the Canoli Donut which was incredible... they made it for us on the spot Bar-Bill Tavern did not disappoint...The Wings were great just like you said. and the Beef on a Wrek was also very good... we endings up buying 3 different Buffalo sauces to take with us...Thanks for helping us have a great experience in Buffalo.
You guys really rocked it- when I first saw you post that you'd been there (I was there too!!), I had my doubts about you making the whole ride, because of your lack of training and experience. It's been decades since I last did RAGBRAI (1984), so I did a lot of riding before this year. I've watched a lot of other youtubers who've posted, and the majority of them either gave up part way, or had to get support rides. Wish I would have run into you, that'd have been great. I'm sure I was ahead of you each day though- I started at 5-6am each day, and finished by noon or so. I think I had a bit more comfort at night too, my wife drove our Sprinter van each day while I rode, so I had a comfy place to crash. :)
It was a very tough, but fun challenge and we’re proud that we made it through! Finished by noon! Wow! It was nice to run into a few subscribers along the way! And it would have been nice to have our van as well. We thankfully slept just fine because we were so exhausted! 😂 It helped big time to have Connie securing us awesome campsites and powering us with snacks! Thanks and thanks for watching
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
Congratulations!!! Wow, you did great. I have a stationary bike that I haven't riden for awhile, so I decided to ride it for your whole video.😂 Loved watching your team Jake!
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.
"This was our worst day." Yep, y'all looked like hammered shizzlenit. That heat'll kill you! But so glad you survived so that I can continue to watch your new videos.😀
You guys are amazing! It looked incredibly tough, but you persevered through it. Did you see UA-camrs keep your daydreams there ? I wish you had your van there because I think you would’ve slept in bed more comfortable, but you made it anyway. !😅
We had heard they were there, but no we didn’t see them It would have been really nice to have Brisket there, but it was a fun experience doing it in the tent though! In a future year we’ll do it with the van! Thank you!
Great Job! But please don't give up on gravel. With the right equipment gravel is some of the best riding you can do. I would invite you to do Garmin Gravel Worlds in Lincoln Nebraska in 2024. It is a blast and is done on gravel. They have several distances and even a day that has running on gravel. Pirate Cycling League puts on a fantastic celebration.
If we had the proper tires we definitely would have enjoyed it! We had road tires on our bikes so it made it a little scary! If and when we get our own bikes we'll have some hybrid tires that can be comfortable on most terrain. We're hopeful to do more biking, but don't have any immediate plans as of right now! There are so many fun rides out there...one day! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Well done you Guys! Having done a couple of long distance rides myself in my younger days. You brought back the joy of discovering your inner strength and the ability to push beyond your imagined maximum. Loved this video account, treasure the experience forever, thanks for sharing it with us.
It was such a fun and tough challenge! We're super proud and thankful we could have this experience and to do it with great friends! Thank you 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!! (-:
I didn't realize you were cyclists. If you come back to Atlantic Canada you could bike around the Cabot Trail. Starting in Baddeck and ending there. It is about 200 miles. Challenging but amazing. I have done it 3 times in 3 days each time. I did it the first time with Atlantic Canada Cyclists. It was nice not to have to carry gear.
Oh we aren’t cyclists haha this was our first bike event 😂 we will be exploring the Cabot Trail soon, but we’ll definitely be driving it! But it does sound fun on a bike one day though! Thanks!
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!!
Hiya! My mom showed me this channel, and i fell in love! I love the adventures you do, its really fun to watch! Your editing is also spectacular. Keep up the good work, from both me and my mom. 😊
Awesome!!! I would love to do something like this someday! Does RAGBRAI let you ride electric bikes? I would need some get up and go on some of those hills y'all did! Whew!
That 3 mile section of gravel was hero gravel. Wish there was more of it. It was wicked fast, for me, as compared to the actual gravel route on Day 2 (which was pretty epic).
We would have enjoyed it with the right tires. But we had super skinny road tires and it was not fun! But we just bought bikes with some nice beefy tires to handle it all!
As a follower of this channel and an Iowa/Des Moines native, this is an awesome video! Sad if took be 2 weeks to finally watch it. Go Cyclones! Thanks for documenting and sharing the ride
Kudos to you all for finishing RAGBRAI!!! Hope you have some good memories of my home state and want to come back. There are lots more things to see and do :)
We passed through so many small towns we would’ve loved to spend more time in! And then there’s all the parks we’d like to see one day also. We’ll be back!
Impressive, you guys did so well. That 89 mile day where you hit the gravel I could feel your pain. We’ll done for sticking it out. If you want a cheap way to travel Europe, cycle touring is the way to go, and it’s much easier. We did 3000 kms around Europe last year and loved it so much.
Thank you! We would love to tour Europe that way! Since RAGBRAI we've actually been scheming how to buy and carry bikes for our adventures in the van next year! We've caught the bug! 3000 kms is amazing! What a trip!
we bought a cheap bike rack from Walmart to carry our bikes on the back of our van. It drops down with the bikes attached so we can still access the back door. It just sits on the tow hitch. We've done an entire playlist of our cycle tour including tips for European cycle touring if you are interested. It's certainly a more leisurely way to travel, than RAGBRAI!@@AdventuresofAplusK
I live in Madrid . During RAGARBI it never get that hot . I love bike ride never did RAGARBI. If have your own buy a seat with lots cushion . It dangerous ride in the heat glad you made it
I really cannot imagine doing that and sleeping on the ground every night. Very impressive. I have been surprised you don’t have a bike rack on the back of brisket.
We actually slept pretty well (the heat was the worst part for sleeping)! We recently just did a 3 night backpacking trip and slept way worse, so I guess we were just so tired that the sleeping pads felt great during RAGBRAI! We would love to have bikes, but have heard a lot of horror stories of people getting them stolen off the back of their van. So that has been our biggest hold up, since we cant fit them inside.
Congratulations! This video and adventure was so amazing and cool to watch! Loved towards the end where you reflected on your 50 state journey over the last few years. What an amazing way to complete your last state!
Of course there are more beautiful places. No one claims it’s the most scenic ride. It’s about the people you meet and the hard work they put in to make it an amazing experience. We haven’t done any other bike rides so we have nothing to compare it to, but we think it would be hard to beat the fun times you have in the towns along the way. That’s what it’s all about
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: ua-cam.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!
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 ❤️
So f'ing good! We laughed, we cried, all the emotions! Are there UA-cam 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! ❤❤
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 😂❤
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! ❤
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!
What a coincidence. 50th anniversary and 50th state! Congratulations on finishing both feats.
Thank you! It felt too perfect!
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!
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!
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!
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! ❤❤❤
As an Iowan, I am so proud of you guys🥹 you did amazing and captured the state so well
Thank you!
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!
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! ❤❤
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!
Congrats you guys on finishing! Thank you for sharing this challenging/awesome experience. Love your monologue at the end Kathryn.
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!
I love that you did this with Jen and Elliott! Great job team JAKE!
We were so happy we could all do it together!
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! ❤️
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!
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 ❤️
Wow you guys did so good!!
Would you do it again? It looked fun but very Exhausting
Heck yeah we would! We’re already planning on doing it again in a few years! Hopefully with an even bigger gang, more support vehicles, and more moms! 😂😊
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!
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!
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 UA-cam. 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!
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! ❤️
Soooo proud of you all!! What an accomplishment! 💖👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 So happy to have been able to watch your journey! ☺️
Thank you so much! ❤
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.
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.
Thank you for sharing the Tour of Iowa with us. Great job.
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!
Keep in mind. Too many bikers dont understand this. My milk hauler once told me..... a biker / runner has every right to use the road. But.......when your dead...your dead ! I already realized that......since Im a distance runner. Point is..... get off the road when met with a car or truck !!!!!! If your bike / equipment is not suited for the road.....be it gravel or otherwise.....dont venture out !!!!!
You guys are ABSOLUTELY amazing well done…..wow
Thank you! ❤️
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!
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
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!
❤❤Loved this! If you go again I’ll watch it again!
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! 😃
Sioux City heading east is very hilly, Iowa is not as flat as many think
Definitely not flat at all! The hills may not look big to a car, but on a bike they are a doozy!
@@AdventuresofAplusK great video guys. We live in Iowa and you captured the spirit of our small communities perfectly
Thank you for convincing me to never do RAGBRAI 😂
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Awesome guys keep up the good work stay safe will always support you
Congratulations for finished that great 500m Bike adventure. I'm long distanse biker and I love to sign-up for 2025. Seems Pretty Amazing way with these wonderful adventure Cyclists. Awesome Video!!!
RAGBRAI was a BLAST! Can't wait to do it again one day!
Watched traveling Robert and he showed your sign you left at the totem pole signs on the Al-Can route. Cool! Thanks for this weeks video! Fun!
That is awesome! Been really fun to see people finding our sign this year. Can't wait to go back and see it again ourselves!
Epic! For y'all to complete that without any prior training, that is most impressive. I bet you were sore for days after it was over! Congratulations on 50/50! Enjoyed the whole ride.
It definitely took a toll on us and we had to take a few days to recover! Thank you!
Congratulation on a job well done. love watching you guys.
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 😂)
Wow that's amazing well done JAKE
Wow so amazing!! We watched others pee in those corn fields too. Take advantage of your age (and you are) my husband and I walked 68 miles in 11 days and we felt so stiff and worn out! Yes! More 🐐 goats. Oh my your faces look swollen. Stressed for y’all. CONGRATS Team Jake not from State Farm!! Congrats on state 50. You and me Katherine with those cute critters.
Haha gotta pee in the corn fields! 😂
We were definitely feeling it that week! It was a tough, but extremely fun trail! Thank you so much!
You two are amazing. What a fantastic accomplishment. So proud of you. That took incredible mental and physical strength. Congrats❣️🎉🎉
Thank you ❤️❤️
You guys did great!!! Thanks for the video.
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!
Rode every mile and i still gained 9 lbs on RAGBRAI this year. lol
They didn’t do 50 states if they missed Indiana lol
We really enjoyed this episode. (We enjoy all of your shows but this one really was different.) Very inspiring. Very cool! Love y’all! C&L
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
As a life-long resident of Iowa, I hope you enjoyed our small-town friendliness and beautiful countryside. Congratulations on an epic virgin experience! I'm going to check out your other vlogs. God bless.
We had a great time in Iowa! Thank you!
Really enjoyed this video of you traveling through the great state of IOWA! Go Hawks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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!
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!
You are my favorites and I have learned so much from you when planning my solo trips out west - and I am just now seeing this! As an Iowan-what a treat and what an accomplishment! Non Iowans think Iowa is flat-it is not-which is why I got an eBike when I moved here-which I rode to the Des Moines stop on the most miserably hot day-so much kudos to you and all the RAGBRAI riders who absolutely amaze me!
That's so awesome to hear! We're glad we can be helpful! RAGBRAI was tough, but so much fun! We can't wait to do it again in the next couple years! Thanks and thanks for watching!
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!
I've watched a few Ragbrai videos (I'm from Iowa) and yours was the best by far. Thanks for sharing.
That means a lot to us! Thanks and thanks for watching!
What a big accomplishment. Not only ragbrai but all 50 states. Welcome to the 50 before 50 club. 50(states)(50yearsold)
Thank you!
This comment is not for this video but for your trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. My wife and I just busted the area on our retirement trip and went to Paula's Donuts and Bar-Bill's Tavern like you suggested... Thank You for these suggestions... at Paula's, in addition to the peanut sticks, we also got the Canoli Donut which was incredible... they
made it for us on the spot
Bar-Bill Tavern did not disappoint...The Wings were great just like you said. and the
Beef on a Wrek was also very good... we endings up buying 3 different Buffalo sauces to take with us...Thanks for helping us have a great experience in Buffalo.
We're glad you had such a great trip and glad we're able to help! Such good food in Buffalo!
Thanks and thanks for watching!
You guys really rocked it- when I first saw you post that you'd been there (I was there too!!), I had my doubts about you making the whole ride, because of your lack of training and experience. It's been decades since I last did RAGBRAI (1984), so I did a lot of riding before this year. I've watched a lot of other youtubers who've posted, and the majority of them either gave up part way, or had to get support rides. Wish I would have run into you, that'd have been great. I'm sure I was ahead of you each day though- I started at 5-6am each day, and finished by noon or so. I think I had a bit more comfort at night too, my wife drove our Sprinter van each day while I rode, so I had a comfy place to crash. :)
It was a very tough, but fun challenge and we’re proud that we made it through!
Finished by noon! Wow! It was nice to run into a few subscribers along the way!
And it would have been nice to have our van as well. We thankfully slept just fine because we were so exhausted! 😂 It helped big time to have Connie securing us awesome campsites and powering us with snacks!
Thanks and thanks for watching
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!
Congratulations!!! Wow, you did great. I have a stationary bike that I haven't riden for awhile, so I decided to ride it for your whole video.😂 Loved watching your team Jake!
Heck yeah! That's awesome and what we love to hear!
Thank you!
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! 😂
Sooo happy you guys finally came to my state! Very proud that you finished. Can’t wait to see where your travels take you next! 😊
Thank you, Sylvia! We had a great time in Iowa and it is very beautiful!
"This was our worst day." Yep, y'all looked like hammered shizzlenit. That heat'll kill you! But so glad you survived so that I can continue to watch your new videos.😀
RAGBRAI and the heat put us through the wringer! Thanks and thanks for watching!
You guys are amazing! It looked incredibly tough, but you persevered through it. Did you see UA-camrs keep your daydreams there ? I wish you had your van there because I think you would’ve slept in bed more comfortable, but you made it anyway.
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We had heard they were there, but no we didn’t see them
It would have been really nice to have Brisket there, but it was a fun experience doing it in the tent though! In a future year we’ll do it with the van!
Thank you!
Great Job! But please don't give up on gravel. With the right equipment gravel is some of the best riding you can do. I would invite you to do Garmin Gravel Worlds in Lincoln Nebraska in 2024. It is a blast and is done on gravel. They have several distances and even a day that has running on gravel. Pirate Cycling League puts on a fantastic celebration.
If we had the proper tires we definitely would have enjoyed it! We had road tires on our bikes so it made it a little scary! If and when we get our own bikes we'll have some hybrid tires that can be comfortable on most terrain.
We're hopeful to do more biking, but don't have any immediate plans as of right now! There are so many fun rides out there...one day!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Congratulations! Great video. Great accomplishment!
Thank you ❤️
Well done you Guys! Having done a couple of long distance rides myself in my younger days. You brought back the joy of discovering your inner strength and the ability to push beyond your imagined maximum. Loved this video account, treasure the experience forever, thanks for sharing it with us.
It was such a fun and tough challenge! We're super proud and thankful we could have this experience and to do it with great friends!
Thank you 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 didn't realize you were cyclists. If you come back to Atlantic Canada you could bike around the Cabot Trail. Starting in Baddeck and ending there. It is about 200 miles. Challenging but amazing. I have done it 3 times in 3 days each time. I did it the first time with Atlantic Canada Cyclists. It was nice not to have to carry gear.
Oh we aren’t cyclists haha this was our first bike event 😂 we will be exploring the Cabot Trail soon, but we’ll definitely be driving it! But it does sound fun on a bike one day though!
Thanks!
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!
Hiya! My mom showed me this channel, and i fell in love! I love the adventures you do, its really fun to watch! Your editing is also spectacular. Keep up the good work, from both me and my mom. 😊
That's so awesome! Thank you both for watching!
Amazing achievement in that heat! Congrats!
Awesome!!! I would love to do something like this someday! Does RAGBRAI let you ride electric bikes? I would need some get up and go on some of those hills y'all did! Whew!
They do! We saw quite a few of them out there!
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! ❤️
That 3 mile section of gravel was hero gravel. Wish there was more of it. It was wicked fast, for me, as compared to the actual gravel route on Day 2 (which was pretty epic).
We would have enjoyed it with the right tires. But we had super skinny road tires and it was not fun! But we just bought bikes with some nice beefy tires to handle it all!
As a follower of this channel and an Iowa/Des Moines native, this is an awesome video! Sad if took be 2 weeks to finally watch it. Go Cyclones! Thanks for documenting and sharing the ride
That's ok! Thank you for watching! We're glad we could share our adventure
Kudos to you all for finishing RAGBRAI!!! Hope you have some good memories of my home state and want to come back. There are lots more things to see and do :)
We passed through so many small towns we would’ve loved to spend more time in! And then there’s all the parks we’d like to see one day also. We’ll be back!
Impressive, you guys did so well. That 89 mile day where you hit the gravel I could feel your pain. We’ll done for sticking it out. If you want a cheap way to travel Europe, cycle touring is the way to go, and it’s much easier. We did 3000 kms around Europe last year and loved it so much.
Thank you!
We would love to tour Europe that way! Since RAGBRAI we've actually been scheming how to buy and carry bikes for our adventures in the van next year! We've caught the bug!
3000 kms is amazing! What a trip!
we bought a cheap bike rack from Walmart to carry our bikes on the back of our van. It drops down with the bikes attached so we can still access the back door. It just sits on the tow hitch. We've done an entire playlist of our cycle tour including tips for European cycle touring if you are interested. It's certainly a more leisurely way to travel, than RAGBRAI!@@AdventuresofAplusK
Go Hawks! So glad you enjoyed our state!
You are AWESOME!! As always, you keep it honest. Mad respect for you all Go JAKE +G ❤❤
Thank you! ❤️❤️
I live in Madrid . During RAGARBI it never get that hot . I love bike ride never did RAGARBI. If have your own buy a seat with lots cushion . It dangerous ride in the heat glad you made it
Some extra cushion would have been nice! 😂
Hopefully you're not in the path of Hurricane Lee. Looks like it's going to hit the Maritimes quite hard. Stay safe!!
We’re currently in Newfoundland. We don’t think we’ll get too much more than rain. Thanks for thinking of us!
Did they skip Indiana? Lol
You guys are amazing!!! Way to power through that physical and mental challenge. Inspired by you two! ❤🎉
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ We appreciate y'alls support!
Way to go!!! I totally teared up when you made it to the end!
I really cannot imagine doing that and sleeping on the ground every night. Very impressive. I have been surprised you don’t have a bike rack on the back of brisket.
We actually slept pretty well (the heat was the worst part for sleeping)! We recently just did a 3 night backpacking trip and slept way worse, so I guess we were just so tired that the sleeping pads felt great during RAGBRAI!
We would love to have bikes, but have heard a lot of horror stories of people getting them stolen off the back of their van. So that has been our biggest hold up, since we cant fit them inside.
Wow! Such an amazing trip and accomplishment. So happy and proud for you! Love your videos and the two of you!
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Congratulations! This video and adventure was so amazing and cool to watch! Loved towards the end where you reflected on your 50 state journey over the last few years. What an amazing way to complete your last state!
Thank you! ❤
Just stumbled upon your video and loved it! Great job to you all! Now when people say that Iowa is flat you can tell them otherwise 🙂
Thanks for watching!
Wow, one of your best adventures, I so love watching your happiness and strengths, thanks
Thanks for watching! ❤
just wondering if you all weighed your selves before you started your b ike run. xo you done great. halifax nova scotia.
No we didn't. I'd be interested to see if there was any difference
Congratulations! And thanks for putting a spotlight on Iowa.
Thank you! Iowa was awesome! We need to go back and see more!
You guys! I teared up at the end. Super impressed by you both! Congratulations on your accomplishment and on your 50th state!
Thank you!
I never understood the appeal of going to Iowa of all places for a bike ride. There are far better places with much nicer views and climate. Why Iowa?
Of course there are more beautiful places. No one claims it’s the most scenic ride. It’s about the people you meet and the hard work they put in to make it an amazing experience. We haven’t done any other bike rides so we have nothing to compare it to, but we think it would be hard to beat the fun times you have in the towns along the way. That’s what it’s all about