In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb and his brother-in-law Elias sit down with Josiah to share the first half of their epic adventure across Iowa on RAGBRAI—the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.

They recount the first four days of the ride, from meeting colorful characters along the way to tackling the physical and mental challenges that come with biking across an entire state. With small-town charm, unexpected moments, and plenty of laughs, Caleb and Elias paint a vivid picture of what it’s like to be part of this one-of-a-kind event.

In this episode of Story Traders, Caleb takes the lead to tell Josiah about the rocky start to his family’s recent trip to Iowa. What was supposed to be a smooth journey turned into a string of car problems, last-minute fixes, and a whole lot of stress.

From mechanical headaches to desperate prayers, Caleb walks through the challenges of getting everything back on track—just in time to make the main event of their vacation: a bike ride across Iowa.

In this episode of Story Traders, Josiah takes the spotlight to share stories from his and his wife’s recent trip to Myrtle Beach.

From days on the golf course to hours in the pool, the trip was packed with laughs, family time, and plenty of memorable moments.