You don’t need that many clothes — You can wash your clothes in the evening in a bucket or take them in the shower with you and you’ll be on the bike most of the time, so you don’t need many after ride clothes. If you want to sleep well, bring earplugs and possibly a blindfold. A ground cloth under your tent is good to have. Don’t forget sunblock and maybe some gatorade mix. A rain jacket is important. Bring ziplock bags and pack everything in ziplock bags — it could be wet. Bring some camp shorts that have a liner so you won’t always need underwear after riding. How about a washcloth and some aspirin or tylenol? You may need sandals or shower shoes. Here’s the official link:
https://ragbrai.com/about/general-information/#44

How big of a u-haul are you putting all that stuff in?

Don’t forget your bike !

Hi JP! I hate to add to your list, because it is quite lengthy, but, I would add a couple of items. Sunscreen for sure (which Mike mentioned above), and sun lip protection. Also, I really like to have a shower cap – not for showering, but for my bicycle seat. Sounds crazy, but with the dew, I hate to jump on a cold, wet, bicycle seat first thing in the morning. I agree that you probably won’t need that many “play clothes.” You can re-wear stuff that you aren’t biking in. Good idea making your list early! I didn’t use a list last year and forgot water bottles. I had a hundred of them at home and had to stop at Scheel’s in Sioux City and buy two new ones on the way to Orange City. Funny thing is . . . my riding partner forgot hers, too. I usually have five or six rolling around on the floorboard of my truck, but of course, I had cleaned my truck out for RAGBRAI! lol Good luck packing!

bike, loin cloth, lot, of sunblock

some possible additions to an overlong list… Helmet, sun glasses, hat, zip ties. We have a support vehicle so we add things like chairs, camping table, wash bucket / laundry soap, clothes line, Jarts,

Added what you mentioned to my list! I don’t think anyone mentioned HELMET! But yes, I’m making the list early to get pumped up for this year’s ride! 🙂 In regards to the shower cap, I am so doing that this year. I’m not much of a fan of re-wearing clothes (I love to start out fresh!). LOL’d at the fact that you forgot WATER BOTTLES! It seems that the most obvious things we must bring, we forget! Well, let’s hope no one forgets their bike! Hope to see sometime on the route! 🙂

Marla Shifflett wrote:

Hi JP! I hate to add to your list, because it is quite lengthy, but, I would add a couple of items. Sunscreen for sure (which Mike mentioned above), and sun lip protection. Also, I really like to have a shower cap – not for showering, but for my bicycle seat. Sounds crazy, but with the dew, I hate to jump on a cold, wet, bicycle seat first thing in the morning. I agree that you probably won’t need that many “play clothes.” You can re-wear stuff that you aren’t biking in. Good idea making your list early! I didn’t use a list last year and forgot water bottles. I had a hundred of them at home and had to stop at Scheel’s in Sioux City and buy two new ones on the way to Orange City. Funny thing is . . . my riding partner forgot hers, too. I usually have five or six rolling around on the floorboard of my truck, but of course, I had cleaned my truck out for RAGBRAI! lol Good luck packing!

Yes, the helmet!

I don’t think I can bare it all like Fitness Lynn with the loin cloth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mrSpyn4yGM

Is your list being sarcastic? I hope so. You dont need colgone, a tooth brush that needs a charger, an air horn, etc. Sounds like youre going to need a 3rd bag just for chargers alone.

A solar charger works great. No need to find an available outlet. I’ve had mine for about 6 years, and it works. smaller in size than a notebook, and it charges my phone, lights, Garmin, and recharge batteries in no time.

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List is not sarcastic– I have brought these things with me last year with no problems. In regards to the air horn, that is definitely coming along with me. If the peoples don’t move over to the right as I blaze on by, I honk my bike horn…if they don’t move, THEY GET THE AIR HORN!

jpclark7 wrote:

In regards to the air horn, that is definitely coming along with me. If the peoples don’t move over to the right as I blaze on by, I honk my bike horn…if they don’t move, THEY GET THE AIR HORN!

From a “get out of my way” point of view, the air horn should do the trick. From a “safety” point of view, this could be dangerous as it may startle someone into doing something unexpected, posing a hazard to all.

I prefer a call of “on your left/right” in a loud enough voice to announce my presence yet not scare the bejeebers out of someone.

If that fails, a gentle toot on my ooga horn usually works. Not only does it not scare anyone (except nearby wildlife), it usually generates a laugh and a smile.

If all else fails, I hang back and wait for a safe time and place to pass. I’m in no rush; Ragbrai is a ride, not a race.

See you along the I-O-Way in July.

🙂 I do it when not around people– when I’m going fast and many feet behind people, I’m just giving them a heads up that I’m “coming in like a speeding bullet!”

I believe in you do you. But that is way to much for me. 2 pairs of casual shorts. 3 sets of kits. That’s it. No way of be bring all those things that need chargers. As for the air horn. To me that makes you look like you think it’s a race. Slow down and enjoy the trip. If you need to wait 30 seconds to pass what’s the big deal?