RAGBRAI 2024-The Best of Humanity

[@duzer]

Who wants to join TEAM DUZER next year??? The more, the merrier!

[@samcampbell850]

@@duzer I’d love to get out there and ride with you!

[@gonzalezgonzalez8962]

I would love it 😊

[@Pedal_Ton]

Would love to, count me in! I was researching camping/accomadations but kinda unsure how that works. More research I guess. Hope to join & keep up the great work 🤙🏽

[@mindygeist7157]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@oregoniangal]

Me me me me!

[@pedrofernandez8729]

God bless the blind gentleman and his kind friend for allowing him the opportunity to take part in RAGBRAI.

[@duzer]

They’re such an incredible team, so inspiring

[@andrevanhall3776]

I am the blind gentleman....and can't tell you how grateful I am for Tom, but also for all riders who kept giving us moral support and made the ride so much FUN!

[@roberthermanson8304]

I'm only part way into the video, but so far, Andre's story, and young Jack's grit are great takeaways from this video. I LOVE seeing young kids get outside their comfort zone and being outside instead of spending the whole day playing video games! Also love seeing stories about not letting life's setbacks keep you from challenging yourself. Would love to join Team Duzer in 2025. Need to do some more research how to make that happen. GREAT video Ryan!

[@johnsnell6315]

39:53 Hey! That’s me. I rode with you for a few miles. Thanks for taking the time to talk with me. RAGBRAI was the best!

[@duzer]

Hello, again!!

[@rocbola]

Oh so cool, i've been waiting for this one! I ran into you several times this year. Thank you for taking a few minutes to talk to me, letting me get a selfie with you. Same with Jabba; he always left smiles on the faces of the people he passed. He was hilarious and always joking around. I also got a moment to talk to Dana on her birthday. Thanks to Priority for the cold beverage in Knoxville. I appreciate you commenting on my RAGBRAI video this year. I understand and appreciate now how many hours you spend making an amazing production like this. All the times you stopped your ride to fly a drone or pull out a camera to do interviews, then all the good cycling weather you missed while sitting at home on a computer putting every little clip in a watchable arrangement. I hope everyone watching understand how much hard work Ryan put in to bring you this video!

[@duzer]

Thanks, my friend! It’s a lot of work, but it’s truly a pleasure to tell the stories of all the wonderful people out there

[@nicktisdell9673]

Thanks! For the great content as always and continuing to encourage others and brightening the world! Skol from MN

[@duzer]

Thank you so much for your generosity!!

[@vanomadcyclist3474]

Best way to spend an hour on a Sunday, with Ryan at RAGBRAI!! I love this video, Ryan. It’s like you brought all your cast of characters on one ride, what a blast. AND….. best click bait title ever, who doesn’t want a warm heart?? ❤️ 😊❤ - Barb from RI

[@duzer]

I hope that we all want to warm up our hearts ;) ❤❤

[@compassionsix]

First RAGBRAI, enjoyed being on your team! I am hooked. I’ll see you next year for more adventures meeting great people.

[@duzer]

I’m so glad that you enjoyed your experience

[@trainman1562]

Thanks!

[@duzer]

Thank you for your generosity

[@janb5086]

It took me 7 days too. I loved meeting you. Thanks for all these inspirational videos before. All the way from Germany and still on my bike in the US, over 3500 miles in now. I will do it again in the future, big thanks to you 🙏🏻

[@duzer]

Love it!! I hope you continue having an amazing journey

[@kiransarode]

Thanks!

[@kiransarode]

Thankyou making me feel awesome sitting here on the other side of the globe.

[@duzer]

Well you make me feel awesome by watching my videos

[@duzer]

You make me feel awesome by watching my videos

[@andrevanhall3776]

Ryan,,,,awesome video, even for a blind guy! So many memories! Thanks for including Tom and I. And congratulations on doing the Pacific Trail from Canada to Mexico! Wow! You 'da man! André

[@Gary-do8zf]

Nice to see some faces from the past… such a great event… lovely to watch. Thanks for sharing Ryan.

[@duzer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HackHunter1835]

Ive watched many RAGBRAI videos to date. Been waiting for this one since the summer. A giant party on two wheels.

[@IowaNinersFan]

RAGBRAI is Sturgis for cyclists.

[@duzer]

It sure is!!! So fun

[@BethandRyanArceneaux-team985]

Great job capturing everything Ryan. It does warm the heart ❤️ Was nice to talk with you at the expo. See ya next July… Ryan & Beth

[@duzer]

Glad you liked it, I had so much fun putting it together

[@Alex_Riddles]

When I was 13, I did a day on the Great Bike Ride. When I was 14, my dad, my brother, and I did 3 days on SAGBRAI (Second Annual...). When I was 15, my whole family did the whole RAGBRAI. As a teen, I kept looking for bigger things to accomplish. What if somebody added something more to RAGBRAI. I'm too old and too busy these days. But, I have a suggestion. What if someone did the "Midwest Loop"? East to west on the Katy Trail, then west on the Lewis and Clark Trail (Adventure Cycling USA), then RAGBRAI, then southbound on the Great Rivers Trail (Adventure Cycling again) bact to St. Charles to complete the loop.

[@HuntersCyclingAdventures]

Can’t wait to finish my ride with Chris to watch this

[@NancyFlowers-p2i]

I remember 2018, it was very cool! We rode a lot, ate and lived in a tent. I will never forget those emotions when i visited ragbrai for the first time. I will definitely join you next year! I love everyone!

[@MrHamish54]

Ryan, this is one of your best videos with the stories of the participants and Iowa’s wonderful people!

[@duzer]

Thanks!! All credit goes to the wonderful people at Ragbrai

[@squashit339]

Awe, it's bringing all the memories back! We said we wouldn't do it again next year, but seeing this always makes me question that.

[@PorkTornadoes]

Always great seeing ya buddy!!

[@duzer]

You too!!! Thanks for always rocking us!!

[@carlbarton772]

Amazing again., you need a Duzer bolder bash ride....

[@duzer]

Oooh, good idea!

[@CouplesLite]

Salute....Loved this one.

[@patrickaschenbrenner6823]

Great Video, I really enjoyed Ragbrai. It was super awesome meeting you on day Zero at the expo.

[@duzer]

I loved expo day!

[@ridewithdanusa]

Had so much fun this year! Was great to watch this video of the week. Its great to be an inspiration and to see everyone you got to share there stories including mine.

[@duzer]

You’ll be surfing for a million more years!

[@floriandan5404]

Smiled from start to finish great experience love your videos Ryan thnx Happy birthday Dana

[@nickpope567]

Hey Ryan, love your films keep them coming! I'm over in the UK where my wife is terminally ill, so I'm not able to get out on my bikes at the moment. Your endless positivity and the simple joy that exists in the cycling and outdoor community (I call it my tribe) are a great comfort to me and your films provide much needed escapism at the moment. Thank you so much ❤.

[@katherinefisher6847]

I'm a great fan of yours from Ames IA! Your photography is spectacular; I love seeing the beautiful Iowa countryside and towns. You do such a creative job with your interviews and highlights. Of course it's your enthusiasm and optimism that carry the day! Thank you.

[@duzer]

Aww thanks!! I appreciate your kind words

[@gonzalezgonzalez8962]

Happy birthday Dana 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@richmyers4602]

Love seeing Dan good job Dan We are happy for you!

[@ridewithdanusa]

❤❤❤ much appreciated

[@samcampbell850]

Great video! Love the energy of all the people involved! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@duzer]

The energy is what brings me back every year!

[@samcampbell850]

@@duzer I’d love to come out and share all my energy with everyone and soak in everyone else’s energy! The world is a beautiful place!

[@rocknroling6869]

The good news is that i dont have to wait a month and a half to watch all your 2024 RAGBRAI videos. The bad news is that we just one one massive video! I can only imagine how much time it takes to go thru 7 days worth of footage. Thanks for another great video. It was so good to meet you on this ride!

[@duzer]

Thanks, I wanted to try something new with this one and focus all the best moments into one video

[@comounaverdura]

I'm a super fan. I love your videos. This one did warm my heart and inspire me. I hope I can make it to RAGBRAI one day. Everyone was so happy and friendly everybody should be like that every day with everyone.

[@duzer]

I agree, we should definitely be friendly to everyone on a daily basis. Thanks for your kind comment

[@samuelmjlfjell]

Good Great info and Entertaining content. Ole Ole,no flatties no whammies, no crashies

[@duzer]

Olè!!! Thanks for watching

[@grewell912]

Thanks for stopping and interviewing me!!! It was nice meeting you.

[@duzer]

Great meeting you!!

[@oliver-c9v]

This video was awesome - I always loved the RAGBRAI video, but its the interviews I love the most. Makes me happy.

[@duzer]

Meeting all the riders is definitely my favorite part

[@tomf9785]

Yes... I made the video , 36.5 makes me happy, thanks Ryan

[@K.Fulkerson]

Always look forward to the Ragbrai video!

[@duzer]

Glad to hear it!

[@Selvalin]

I heard you talking in Spanish with Francisco Borrero and I was really impressed, your level is noticeable higher, congratulations.

[@duzer]

Oh thank you! Francisco is such a cool guy

[@nmjazz09]

So glad you're back on the seat and enjoying our fair state! All the best, Ryan!!

[@duzer]

Hope you enjoyed it

[@MatthPeder]

I hope to join next year on my 36" geared road unicycle. Looks like an absolute blast.

[@duzer]

That would be awesome

[@michaelp1109]

Looks awesome. I would love to be part of this group next year!!

[@danielvancura6625]

Thank you Ryan - brought me back to my ragbrai memories from 1995 - awesome!

[@duzer]

Glad that I could take you down memory lane

[@kevbutler81]

Incredible 😊 This looks like so much fun! How do you guys move all your tents?

[@locodawgs-8500]

😂22:22 that man was fighting for his life in that interview you love creeping up on these ppl😂I love it 🙌🏽🚲 that guy rocks 🖖🏽

[@duzer]

😂

[@edinelsonramirez5656]

Muchas Gracias, Bro! Another awesome video!

[@duzer]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@mircosferrazza4340]

Thank you Ryan! One time we see us at Regbrai or in Europe. 😊

[@duzer]

I hope so!!

[@johnvanderhulst4778]

Ryan, a big hug from the Netherlands.

[@duzer]

Sending a hug back to you!

[@rabh6746]

Just so inspiring every year and this year is no exception, it just warms the heart like you say Ryan😊

[@duzer]

It’s the Ragbrai magic!

[@apple24able]

Loved your video! We were 1st time RAGBRAI riders this year. Did not meet you would have loved too!!!

[@duzer]

Hey thanks! Maybe I’ll catch you out there another year!

[@thrivingnow7843]

Thanks Ryan, I love your Ragbrai videos.

[@duzer]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@pv19]

Did not make it this year but thanks for sending me my team Duzer swag

[@duzer]

You got it!

[@TheTWhite]

Was wondering when we would finally see your take on RAGBRAI! Let’s go!

[@chongyu8706]

I really want to go out there and ride this. Thank you

[@CardenSaraid]

Thank you for coming back to Iowa every summer and showing the world how special it can be! No tornados this year! Maybe try Relay Iowa sometime? :)

[@duzer]

I love your state!!

[@Lakesurfer51]

It was nice to meet you this year.

[@marysalmon2367]

Awesome awesome video. It makes me miss the tribe vibe of the skydiving community every year in Quincy Illinois, I just love the midwest. I remember the people, the cornfields, the sunsets and the Mississippi.

[@duzer]

The vibes out there are so fun

[@LindaD2023]

Been looking for this video everyday! Thank you for sharing!!!! Happy B-day Dana!!

[@duzer]

I hope that you enjoy it!!

[@Christian_Girly4135]

Those newly wedded people were my mom and dad! I think my sister also commented on this video saying the same thing and we were so excited to hear that our parents were in your video! But then they were on their honeymoon and now they’re expecting a baby! I’m so glad they got to experience this fantastic Iowa tradition! ❤ btw my sister is the girl with the name Samantha posten and a horse for her profile picture

[@SamanthaPosten]

Love you sissy ❤❤❤❤

[@Christian_Girly4135]

@@SamanthaPosten❤❤❤

[@SamanthaPosten]

@@Christian_Girly4135 heheheheheh😈

[@joanjackson9374]

You met so many interesting people! Good job on the interviews.

[@duzer]

Thanks, Ragbrai is such a special gathering of good humans

[@vsp2801]

That was to see you at the Ragbrai this year brother please stay awesome ! I wish share some pics that I took with you here !

[@duzer]

It was so fun!!!

[@GabrielRancourtCycling]

Omg ! What an amazing event ! Looksss soooo cooollll

[@duzer]

You would love it!!!!

[@kenprice1047]

Great adventure! Duzerific! And Javalistic! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🚴🚴🏿‍♂️🌽🌽

[@billcolville]

Great video Ryan, looks like this one had the best weather.

[@ralfael1985]

What up Ryan Van Duzer my dude!?? Come to Chicago Illinois next year at bike the Drive 2025!!

[@duzer]

Hmmm, I look that up, never heard of it

[@andrewcorwin2275]

So happy this video is out. We met at the expo and I told you I might call your name in vain on some of the hills. You inspired me on this life affirming ride

[@duzer]

I’m so glad to hear that you had a good experience!!

[@DK5ONV]

No Flatties, No Crashies and no Whammies...southwest Germany waves a Hand into the Hawkeye State of IA. Seing the Girl with the old Road Race Bike and her Dog abord made me think of John & Mira. Ryan thanks for the Video & have a safe Ride 💯👍🙋‍♂

[@duzer]

I’m sending an OLÈ your way!!! Thanks for watching

[@OllieRolly]

Amazing! Ragbrai AGAIN! So much love 😊

[@duzer]

Tons of love!!

[@rdwoten]

Man!!! If I'd known that the REAL Hiking Viking was in my home state this summer, I would have come out of retirement to ride RAGBARI with him!!!!

[@gonzalezgonzalez8962]

You guys are the best Great video Amazing energy 😊💪💪💪💪 I’ll look into it Probably next year I’ll be team Duzer 😂😂😂

[@duzer]

Thank you!!

[@conilee52]

Awesome video! Thank you!!!!!!!

[@duzer]

Glad you liked it!

[@srpeters]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have heart failure and 5 stints, and told I shouldn't even be here. I bike to work, 4 miles each way and any other times I can take a short ride. Live in Iowa and would love to do Ragbrai, but due to my condition I can't. So I go on Ragbrai and other adventures through your videos.

[@duzer]

Im glad that I can virtually take you on Ragbrai…and I’m glad to hear that you can still ride to work. Happy trails

[@StreetRats419]

Hell yeah bro you know I’ve been waiting for this series Bike life !!!!!!!!!!

[@duzer]

Hope to see you out there someday

[@StreetRats419]

@@duzer it’s on

[@c3tv182]

Hope to see you all next year too!

[@duzer]

Me too!

[@Scor-ah]

Awwww I didnt get to do Ragbrai this year due to life getting in the way, but it looked like a great week

[@duzer]

It was a good one, not too hot either

[@GarryShirreffs-cs2gb]

Wish we had this in the Uk. Would be amazing

[@madyogi6164]

Fun to watch. Great atmosphere! Happy hunting for kilometers. #edit Oh, I shall say miles. :D

[@duzer]

Kilometers add up quicker ;)

[@KimberlyThomason]

This would probably be right up my ride and take it easy type course. I so want to do this. No car to get there though and financially the trip is probably undoable. Maybe I could rent a car to get there and participate. Love you Ryan and love the community coming together. Love seeing kids and teens doing these things and staying out of trouble. Love the people and the sense of community and everyone helping each other. Beautiful. I love biking and bike all the time where we live here. Even though it says we aren't really a biking area. I got my barely used Specialized Hard Rock an older bike but she is my best friend and helps me exercise and get out and have fun and go on adventures. Love you Ryan, so glad to see old friends. Have a great trip. Sending love, and happiness and good vibes. Be blessed, keep biking, and remain unstressed.

[@greg_loper]

Well done - next year in Iowa

[@lynchleanne4431]

Thanks for an excellent video!!!

[@duzer]

Thanks for watching it!

[@RedHeadAgent]

another great episode! So glad that you had a nice trip

[@duzer]

Thanks!! It was really special

[@Huneidu]

All the friends showing up this year! ❤️

[@duzer]

Such an amazing year

[@travisjennings365]

What saddle did you switch to?

[@ronlacombe9893]

Dana's 63rd! Happy Birthday! 1961 Babies are the best!

[@mindygeist7157]

Thanks for sharing this! What do you so in the snowy season to stay physically bike ready?

[@IowaNinersFan]

I ride my bike year round even in snowy conditions. Studded tires exist for a reason.

[@duzer]

I run a lot

[@jcmuellner]

That looks so fun, thanks! Oddly being a Minnesota guy and never making it down to ride Ragbrai! Maybe 2025?

[@duzer]

Come join us!

[@bicycledad7660]

Great video. Thank you. Did you supply a sag vehicle for your group ? Who is Dan Hurt at time 32:15 ? Stay safe and God bless

[@duzer]

No sag vehicle, but ragbrai provides sag for all riders

[@reneacevedo87]

Love it nice job the team wonderful

[@leninmercedes6567]

Looks like an awesome ride . ❤.

[@HelloIAmJo]

I've been impatiently waiting for this!

[@duzer]

I hope it was worth the wait!

[@richardwright5741]

What a fun event! I want to ride this…

[@duzer]

I hope you do!

[@dennisdownes9319]

Great video Ryan! So great to see bikes making peoples lives better! Question....Do you find riding in sandals less "supportive" than sneakers or bike shoes. Do your feet get sore? DD

[@duzer]

The Shimano sandals are actually pretty supportive. I wouldn’t use these on a bid adventure in the desert or mountains, but they’re perfect for road touring

[@bobdole2112]

Amazing video. There cannot be a better commercial for Ragbrai.

[@duzer]

It’s such an amazing event

[@chuckrodgers4780]

Looks like fun! How did your bike fit and new saddle do for you on this event? Cheers

[@duzer]

They fit great!!

[@144brad]

Gosh I want to go back and do again so bad!! Miss Iowa and the people !

[@duzer]

Me too

[@edwinvillafuerte17]

Great n joyful ride love it 👍

[@duzer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wawiz4life]

Ryan I had so much fun watching, you had me rewind when you said funny stuff 😅.

[@duzer]

So glad that you enjoyed it!

[@Scor-ah]

Love the early morning mist everyday at Ragbrai

[@duzer]

It’s so serene and beautiful

[@chriscaffee4932]

Great story and movie. "Freedom. That's my medicine."

[@alanwilliamson6421]

I seent a guy with that shirt riding his bike on the Erie canal trail in new york

[@duzer]

Wow, that’s awesome!

[@fredricgriffin6070]

I’ve seen fireflies in Boulder at the wetland transition from Boulder Creek Trail to South Boulder Creek Trail. Only place in CO I’ve seen them. I know there are others in Colorado, so in micro ecosystems, they are here!

[@duzer]

Ooooh!!! I need to find them!!