New RAGBRAI Forum is Live!

Mon, Nov 1, 2010 | by TJ Juskiewicz

We are continually trying to improve RAGBRAI.com. Because of all the issues we’ve seen with SPAM and performance we’ve decided to switch our forums software to BBPress.

Here’s what you can expect with the new system:

Topics – We were unable to migrate the posts from the old forums. You will need to start all new discussions.
User accounts – The user account you had on the old forums will be available on the new forums. Use the same login to post to the forums.
Avatars — We were unable to migrate your avatars to the new forums. You’ll need to upload them again.
Performance — Page load times should improve from the old system.
SPAM — This is a constant battle for every forum on the web. We’ve taken two steps in an attempt to fight back.We are using reCAPTCHA in registration. This is a more effective deterrent for automated registration than the simple math problem the old forums used.We are using Akismet, a very effective SPAM detection service. Of course, we can’t promise this will completely eliminate SPAM, but we hope it will significantly reduce the amount of SPAM in the forums.

We apologize for the inconvenience this causes. BBPress is developed by Automattic, the same people who develop the excellent and extremely popular content management system, WordPress. We expect regular updates/improvements to BBPress and hope this will mean no more switching forum software in the foreseeable future.

We hope you enjoy the new forums!

New RAGBRAI Forum

Latest Blog Posts

Almost all RAGBRAI riders will agree that a helmet is an essential piece of equipment that every rider needs. A helmet will protect your brain if you are involved ...
We had a great week on the RAGBRAI route visiting the towns along the RAGBRAI route and inspecting the roads and traffic patterns along the way. Here are some ...
Thank you to all the dads who have joined us on RAGBRAI! Especially those of you...
Trooper Pam Brockman started with the Iowa State Patrol in 1977. She has been helping RAGBRAIers safely navigate our great state directing traffic as part of the safety education team ...
Whether you’re watching carbs, fat, sodium, etc…visit www.noodles.com/nutrition to find out the right dish for you! Here are few things we think you should know about the food and ingredients in our ...
A friend of RAGBRAIs from Independence shared this story with us: About 6 of us are cruising at 20-25 MPH down a slight highway hill heading into Quasqueton. First mistake – ...
Happy Flag Day!
If you registered before April 25, your RAGBRAI wristband package has been sent to you. Please check your package to be sure that everything is correct. Please email us at ...
Trek’s long-running Project One Custom Program allows customers to choose from a wide variety of paint schemes, colors and build kits, but only through the online portal, unless you happen to be ...
The Des Moines Register is packing up and moving its offices to Capitol Square this weekend, and so is RAGBRAI. We're excited about our new location, but it may take ...

4 Responses on “New RAGBRAI Forum is Live!”

LARRY MARTIN

November 1, 2010 at 12:29 pm

I missed getting the 2010 patch at RAGBRAI, I also want a 2010 Jersey XL. Neither seem to be available on the website. Does anyone have either of these items they would sell me?

Ralph J. Bill

December 9, 2012 at 6:45 pm

I want to sign up to post on the Forum.
I can’t find a sign up anywhere..
Please help me…

Ralph

HBlanton

May 1, 2013 at 10:36 am

I will be looking to get a week pass for a new rider in our group. If you get one and would like to sell, please contact me. Thanks!

I will be looking to get a week pass for a new rider in our group. If you get one and would like to sell, please contact me. Thanks! hart.blanton@gmail.com