Comments on: Training for RAGBRAI: Short and Flat RAGBRAI Ahead!

By: Fred Thoben

Fred Thoben — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:44:19 +0000

This made me smile and hopefully after your last post it will do the same for you:
Some drink at the fountain of knowledge. Others just gargle.

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By: Clayton Knepp

Clayton Knepp — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:32:27 +0000

If a person can ride 10 miles then they can do RAGBRAI. You eat an elephant one bite at a time! Enjoy the scenery and tour; not race the route.

By: MAC

MAC — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:05:07 +0000

I am 66 and rode my first RABGRAI last year. I had 2400 miles in before the ride. The hills were tough, the experience was one of the most memorable of my life. I live in northern IL and have 370 miles in between the snow falls.
I have a medical condition, colostomey, that worried me a bit last year, but everything worked out OK. I enjoyed the mild temps last year, but the heat is OK, because it is summer. Looking forward to a FUN week.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:23:41 +0000

Carolyn, you will not be the oldest person there. I have talked to folks as old as 78, and there are many riders in their 60′s & 70′s.Assuming you are in good health – never bad to check w/ your doctor – the key things are probably equipment, training & attitude. Get a bike with a good granny gear; you will use it! Make sure your bike fits you and you’ll be comfortable on it for several hours a day. Train! I am in my 50′s, exercise throughout the winter, and will try to ride at least 600 miles ahead of time, hopefully more, and will include a couple of 60 – 80 mile days. Have fun with this! Think of ragbrai as an adventure & a challenge, and something to tell your friends & family. I love RAGBRAI; it is like Brigadoon, a special place that only exists for a limited time each year. See you on the road!

By: MIke

MIke — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:46:42 +0000

I rode III, IV, and V. Somehow I think the few years between then and now will require some training. The last time I went we averaged 21 mph. It’ll be interesting to see how my freshman in college boy handles the “old-man” passing him. HA!

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:19:55 +0000

Carolyn; The key to riding Ragbrai hills is to have a gear low enough so you can pedal to the top, and the stamina to just keep spinning. Start training now; you should find an indoor spinning class or buy a stationary bicycle. Work your way up to where you can pedal steadily for an hour. When the weather gets better, try to get out for an hour each day. If you can find a nice route with a couple of hills, even better. Last year the southern Iowa hills were not that high, but very steep near the tops. Everyone–young,old,thin,fat,etc–geared down and ground their way to the top. AND if you have to stop for a drink half-way up, then stop for a few minutes. Lots of people do their hills in stages. Best of luck

By: Carolyn Straub

Carolyn Straub — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:52:04 +0000

I’m 66 and have started riding my bike. I’ve ridden hills,
but no high ones. Can I become qualified for something
like this ride 2010?