RAGBRAI's pork chop scion dies

[91Bear]

Matt Bernard, who took over his father's pork chop business, has passed away. He was 58.

Matt Bernhard, who carried on his father’s iconic Mr. Pork Chop business, dies

[Tandem Rider]

I haven't been on a RAGBRAI for some time, but Mr Porkchop was a must do several times each week. That's sad news, what an icon.

[mstateglfr]

Oh, sucks.
Riding thru his cloud of smoke each day is one of those small but memorable parts of the experience.

[saab2000]

This is sad for sure. I got talked into doing RAGBRAI in 2021 and thought it was the most fun I have had on a bike in decades. So I did the next two years and am signed up for this year as well.

Curious what happens to this popular stop. It is indeed always a big stop with lots of activity and the smoke can sometimes be seen a few miles away.

[Wunder]

Well that’s no good. We’re planning on doing it this summer as a family trip (first time since 2016). Mr Pork Chop was always a highlight.