RAGBRAI 2025 Lessons: What Worked and What Didn’t!

Check out the Gemini here: https://www.prioritybicycles.com/prod... Learn more about Ragbrai: https://www.prioritybicycles.com/page... -- We sat down post-RAGBRAI to compare bike setups (Gemini Ti builds, four-bag vs inline packing, rack/frame/seat-bag mixes), what we’d change next time (less gear, slicker tires for all-road days), and what actually worked (wider bars for hand positions, carbon adventure forks, insulated bottles, packable chairs, cargo-bib pockets). We swap essential gear picks, shout out MVP moments, relive the wild thunderstorm, and share vibe highlights—from tailwinds on the Karras loop to vendor energy and group pacelines—plus practical tips for camera carry, water, electronics, and tire/pressure choices. -- 00:00 Intro 00:06 Kickoff & setups 00:10 Packing approaches 03:48 Inline vs panniers lessons 05:35 Packing philosophy basics 06:36 Weather planning & bag space 07:18 Camera carry options 08:35 Essentials overview 09:13 Comfort & on-body storage 12:37 Tires/pressure & camp routine 13:42 Water & power management 15:54 Road-heavy day tips 16:55 Vibes & highlights 18:02 Weather challenges 19:59 Towns & vendors 22:48 Mindset & pacing 25:05 Shout-outs 29:20 Wrap-up -- Learn more on our Website: http://www.prioritybicycles.com Connect with us on Facebook:   / ridepriority   See us in action on Instagram:   / ridepriority   Follow Priority news on Twitter:   / ridepriority   -- Questions? Email us at [email protected] Reach us via text or phone at (917) 819-1665