3 Pedal
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3 Pedal replied to the topic 8th Flattest Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I certainly heard a few times over the week, if this is the 8th flattest, I don’t want to see a hilly route. If the elevation data used to calculate this is different than in years past, then you really can’t make an accurate comparison. It would be fun to reevaluate the old routes with then new data and see how things changed.
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3 Pedal replied to the topic Easy vendor ID idea in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I wouldn’t suggest RAGBRAI enforce it. I think it is an interesting idea for Towns or local vendors to consider.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Easy vendor ID idea in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I like this idea. I try to buy local when ever I can. Normally it turns out good, sometimes not, but either way, I support the local organizations that don’t get a chance to fundraiser like this often. It seemed harder to me this year to tell who the locals were in a lot of towns. Maybe some didn’t have any, I don’t know.
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3 Pedal replied to the topic Community Housing in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I have had a couple host experiences that didn’t work out great, but mostly over the years they have been great. This year, I applied for two, one I didn’t hear back from and the other said the Middle School was excited to host us. We ended up somewhere else that day. I know that hosting us is a side thing compared to the rest of RAGBRAI, so I…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic Council Bluffs Campgrounds not open till Saturday? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
We have arrived and see people setting up camp. It is sort of strange, was told camp ground is closed but they would let us camp if we went where told. I feel bad for the guy we talked to, as he was told they didn’t need to open the camp grounds until tomorrow. Not sure where that ball got dropped. It will work out, but sort of strange.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Looking for ride for two from Keokuk to Centerville in the forum Looking for RIDES 2019 2 months ago
My riders that needed that ride had something come up and won’t be coming. Thanks for checking. Now I have several day passes that won’t get used.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Council Bluffs Campgrounds not open till Saturday? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
I heard back from CB. They will not officially open the camp grounds until Saturday morning, but we are free to camp in them Friday. Since they won’t apparently be completely set up, if you take a spot they plan to use for something, they may ask you to move.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Council Bluffs Campgrounds not open till Saturday? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
Their social media person has forwarded the information that they are supposed to have the campgrounds open to their RAGBRAI committees. Friday could be interesting as people start showing up.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Cover my bike in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
BBQ Grill covers are great to cover several bikes.
3 Pedal started the topic Council Bluffs Campgrounds not open till Saturday? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
Council Bluffs DM’ed me on Twitter, and then posted that their campgrounds do not open until 6 AM on Saturday. This is a first for me, we have arrived on Friday for the last 13 years and always been able to camp in one of the camp grounds.
I am not sure yet what we will do, but it is too late to change plans and not arrive on Friday.
3 Pedal replied to the topic RV Camping Costs at Host Town in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
That is fairly unusual, but I have seen it before, and I fear it is becoming a little more common. I can pay for a lot of generator gas for $50. I expect we will be staying somewhere else that night. I enjoy RAGBRAI, love helping the local communities, but don’t like to be taken advantage of.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Catholic Mass? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months ago
I have not found anything yet on Saturday afternoon/evening mass. Some years, there is info on a special mass Saturday at the start town for riders. We have been to mass at football stands, gyms and the occasional church.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Overnight Town Maps in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Normally it seems there is a strangler or two, but this does seem a little worse than normal. Unfortunately, while I do now archive the old maps, I didn’t start in 2011, so I do not have any copies of the Atlantic map from then.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Camping on Council Bluff in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I don’t know about the showers, but camping Friday night always works. I have done it several the last 13 years. Never looked for a shower on Friday though.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Must have 3 people for vehicle pass??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 3 weeks ago
You should be fine. You may not be able to park in the campgrounds, but depending on the town, you should mostly be able to make it work. Obviously it is better to have parking pass.
3 Pedal replied to the topic RV parking at over night towns ? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 3 weeks ago
It depends on the town and campground. I think proper RAGBRAI Team buses might have a better chance to park in the tent only campground than a traditional RV does. I have seen buses at the RV places. I have seen lots of them in driveways and parked next to parks, campgrounds and every other random place you can think of. If you make no plans,…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic RV parking at over night towns ? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 3 weeks ago
If you applied for hosts, many towns may still be working on that, so you might still get something.
3 Pedal replied to the topic RV parking at over night towns ? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 3 weeks ago
At this point, all spots you can get a reservation for are pretty much taken. Are you sleeping in the bus or in tents around the bus? I have seen many buses and trailers parked on the street next to a park. Tents get set up in the park close to the bus. Most RVs end up in parking lots of one type or another.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Camping Friday At the start town? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes, you can camp Friday night, maybe even Thursday night. Our first year doing RAGBRAI, we arrived Saturday. Every since, we arrive Friday. It is nice to get in and have a down day before the ride starts. It is amazing to see the place go from empty to packed Saturday. I’ll get in the last minute shopping, get my gear sorted, spend some time…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic Two Thursday, Friday, Saturday Wristbands in the forum Looking to SELL Wristbands 2019 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jake – I sent you a direct message, but the system isn’t good about notifying you sometimes. The fist option is to get you to mail a check to my cousin, who bought both of the wristbands. As the team leader I have them, and can mail them to you. Then everything is taken care of before the ride. Otherwise, we will have to try and figure out how…[Read more]