RAGBRAI 2024-This Event is 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!

[@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!!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@HuntersCyclingAdventures]

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

[@tomf9785]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@CouplesLite]

Salute....Loved this one.

[@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 ❤.

[@richmyers4602]

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

[@ridewithdanusa]

❤❤❤ much appreciated

[@PorkTornadoes]

Always great seeing ya buddy!!

[@duzer]

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

[@samuelmjlfjell]

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

[@duzer]

Olè!!! Thanks for watching

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!!!

[@patrickaschenbrenner6823]

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

[@duzer]

I loved expo day!

[@c3tv182]

I was in this video!!!

[@duzer]

Yay!!

[@nmjazz09]

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

[@duzer]

Hope you enjoyed it

[@olivergingrich6839]

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

[@Lakesurfer51]

It was nice to meet you this year.

[@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

[@kenprice1047]

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

[@gonzalezgonzalez8962]

Happy birthday Dana 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@carlbarton772]

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

[@duzer]

Oooh, good idea!

[@K.Fulkerson]

Always look forward to the Ragbrai video!

[@duzer]

Glad to hear it!

[@michaelp1109]

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

[@Knypsterino]

I miss the quiet and peaceful videos with solo bikepacking ❤

[@duzer]

There will always be plenty of those adventures on my channel

[@floriandan5404]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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!

[@thrivingnow7843]

Thanks Ryan, I love your Ragbrai videos.

[@duzer]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@TheTWhite]

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

[@danielvancura6625]

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

[@duzer]

Glad that I could take you down memory lane

[@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!!!

[@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

[@GabrielRancourtCycling]

Omg ! What an amazing event ! Looksss soooo cooollll

[@duzer]

You would love it!!!!

[@Huneidu]

All the friends showing up this year! ❤️

[@duzer]

Such an amazing year

[@MatthPeder]

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

[@duzer]

That would be awesome

[@edinelsonramirez5656]

Muchas Gracias, Bro! Another awesome video!

[@duzer]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@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!

[@pv19]

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

[@duzer]

You got it!

[@grewell912]

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

[@duzer]

Great meeting you!!

[@johnvanderhulst4778]

Ryan, a big hug from the Netherlands.

[@duzer]

Sending a hug back to you!

[@OllieRolly]

Amazing! Ragbrai AGAIN! So much love 😊

[@duzer]

Tons of love!!

[@ronlacombe9893]

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

[@chongyu8706]

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

[@mircosferrazza4340]

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

[@duzer]

I hope so!!

[@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!!

[@RedHeadAgent]

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

[@duzer]

Thanks!! It was really special

[@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.

[@billcolville]

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

[@joanjackson9374]

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

[@duzer]

Thanks, Ragbrai is such a special gathering of good humans

[@madyogi6164]

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

[@duzer]

Kilometers add up quicker ;)

[@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!

[@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

[@msofficeexpert5549]

Hi, I am so inspired the old people, young kids, old women, and blind man that make me cry. If old people can do such kind of thing then why I can't.

[@duzer]

I hear you, so many inspirational people out there

[@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!

[@localdawgs-8592]

😂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]

😂

[@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

[@trainman1562]

Thanks!

[@duzer]

Thank you for your generosity

[@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

[@LindaD2023]

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

[@duzer]

I hope that you enjoy 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

[@bobdole2112]

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

[@duzer]

It’s such an amazing event

[@greg_loper]

Well done - next year in Iowa

[@c3tv182]

Hope to see you all next year too!

[@duzer]

Me too!

[@HelloIAmJo]

I've been impatiently waiting for this!

[@duzer]

I hope it was worth the wait!

[@GarryShirreffs-cs2gb]

Wish we had this in the Uk. Would be amazing

[@lynchleanne4431]

Thanks for an excellent video!!!

[@duzer]

Thanks for watching it!

[@brlowe1]

Another great Ragbrai video. This is still on my bucket list but 2025 will not work going to shoot for 2026.

[@duzer]

Hope you make it happen!

[@chriscaffee4932]

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

[@kiransarode]

Thanks!

[@kiransarode]

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

[@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

[@richardwright5741]

What a fun event! I want to ride this…

[@duzer]

I hope you do!

[@marbasfpv4639]

In this world of fake this and fake that, brutal wars, artificial intelligent stupidity and more. Here comes Ryan with a bag full of fresh air and love so we can breath again. Ryan Van Duzer for president! Its the only kind of "make America great again" I can imagine.

[@reneacevedo87]

Love it nice job the team wonderful

[@mikemikemb]

Ryan when you to come Washington state to do the Palouse to Cascades bike trail let us know and we will join you !

[@duzer]

Oooh! That’s high on the list!!

[@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!

[@alanwilliamson6421]

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

[@duzer]

Wow, that’s awesome!

[@edwinvillafuerte17]

Great n joyful ride love it 👍

[@duzer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@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

[@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

[@mikeyaz8817]

If you ever need an entrance song, it should be The Bouncing Souls song ¡OLE!.... at least the first 45 seconds or so. 😊

[@duzer]

I love that song!!!

[@144brad]

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

[@duzer]

Me too

[@BehaviorCoachNeysa]

Love cycling. And, it's true: "A helper's high is a feeling of well-being that occurs after performing an act of kindness or helping others. It's a natural result of the brain releasing feel-good chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin. The concept of a helper's high originated in the 1980s and has since been confirmed by multiple studies. It's thought to be part of human evolution, as helping others is beneficial to survival and helps maintain social bonds." PubMed

[@duzer]

Love this!! Thanks for sharing

[@Scor-ah]

Love the early morning mist everyday at Ragbrai

[@duzer]

It’s so serene and beautiful