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3 Pedal replied to the topic Two Thursday, Friday, Saturday Wristbands in the forum Looking to SELL Wristbands 2019 4 days, 3 hours ago
I think they were 90 for each set. Would 75 for be alright?
3 Pedal started the topic Two Thursday, Friday, Saturday Wristbands in the forum Looking to SELL Wristbands 2019 6 days, 2 hours ago
I have 2 people from our group that can not make it. They were only riding Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Anyone looking for day passes for those days, I have two for each day.
3 Pedal started the topic Looking for ride for two from Keokuk to Centerville in the forum Looking for RIDES 2019 1 month, 1 week ago
We have 2 team members starting mid week. They could either use a ride Wed from Keokuk to Centerville to join in the ride, or, they could drive to Centerville mid week and then need a ride back there Saturday after we end. Does anyone have some space?
3 Pedal replied to the topic LOOKING FOR RV TIPS in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months ago
Thanks Sandaltan.
This will be year 15 for the team, every year with an RV. All but one of those years my Mom has been our driver, so she knows more than I. It is amazing some of the places she has found, and where she has parked their Motorhome. One year, I talked a buddy into driving my 5th Wheel when Mom and Dad were in Houston for…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic LOOKING FOR RV TIPS in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months ago
2 riders and 1 driver will cover it. Has for us for years when most of our riders could not make it.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Friday route adds more miles in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months ago
This does not look like a bad day, though I wish there were 1 or two more towns on the route. I don’t mind the extra miles on Friday. I would like to see Saturday be shorter than estimated.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Getting from Ending town to mid week town in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months ago
Oh well, the search continues.
3 Pedal replied to the topic LOOKING FOR RV TIPS in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months ago
Barbara
Each of the overnight towns generally start publishing maps on their RAGBRAI websites in the next few months. Some will have early maps up and then update them later, others don’t publish maps until close to the ride. I build a binder for each year with all the maps printed out for each town, along with any other specific information…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic LOOKING FOR RV TIPS in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months ago
I’ll throw in a couple of non communication tips or ideas.
1. Leveling boards. Often times, RVs end up parked in odd locations on RAGBRAI. The ground can be much more uneven than you may be used to. Make sure you have a good supply of boards, blocks, or what ever you chose to level. Even with auto leveling you sometimes need them. You also…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic Wednesday route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months ago
I think the loop will be a little too long for me this year, but we will see how training goes.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Getting from Ending town to mid week town in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 1 week ago
I have confirmed we have 2 people that will meet us in Centerville and finish the ride form there. I don’t know if you can work something out with them.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Night before day 1 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 1 week ago
My first year, we got in Saturday afternoon to a whirlwind of activity. Since then, I have tried to arrive Friday afternoon. It is the one quiet time I get on RAGBRAI, the start town is fairly peaceful. The Expo on Saturday is worth spending some time it, as many of the vendors are only there that day.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Last overnight town- Keokuk in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I would love to try staying the night at the ending town, but the drive back to Colorado is too long so I have to beat feet as soon as I have dipped. I wish the last day’s rides were shorter, just to help get on the road quicker.
3 Pedal started the topic Getting from Ending town to mid week town in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 2 weeks ago
With this being our 15th year, I feel we have the logistics of RAGBRAI fairly well sorted. Of course, when every you think you have everything figured out, someone throws you a curve ball. I have a couple people that can only ride the last ~3 days. Does anyone know of options to get them from Keokuk to I am guessing Centerville? Or to get them…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic A Group of Virgins with Questions/Concerns/Thoughts from the Group in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 months, 3 weeks ago
I am generally not a huge fan of crowds. Typically, if it is going to be crowded, I reconsider if I want to go. RAGRBAI is different. There are lots of people, but it is very spread out. Many of the towns we pass through, if you want a little quiet, just walk a block away from the activity area, you will almost always find some shade and just…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic Ragbrai or Goba in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 6 months ago
While I have not done GOBA, members of our team have done it twice. They enjoyed it, but it is not RAGBRAI.
The only negative thing I have heard is they really don’t like RVs. We have used one for support on rides since we started RAGBRAI. Not only were they not allowed in near the official camp, but the organizers would provide no help on…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic Support Drivers in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 7 months ago
Every town it different. Some have greeters/directors where the support driver route enters the overnight town. They will then direct you to the designated camping areas. Some are not as organized. Most both have maps on their websites before the ride starts you can download. Some also bring maps to the night before town, so you might be able…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic Support Drivers in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 7 months ago
I’ll throw out a couple of quick tips now and think about making a longer entry later, maybe on the team blog.
If at all possible, have him go to the driver’s meeting. After several years, Mom stopped going to them, but for the first several she when. It should help give some foundational knowledge, and they have in the past provided updated…[Read more]
3 Pedal replied to the topic Support Drivers in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 7 months ago
Are you looking for tips on how to recruit a support driver, or what one should do? What kind of rig will you be using for support?
I think we typically use the grill one or two nights of RAGBRAI. Ought to step it up a little.
3 Pedal replied to the topic Registered for 2018 -but difficulty paying online in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 7 months ago
A couple of our team members had some trouble paying yesterday. Since I manage the team, I haven’t tried yet, and most likely won’t for a couple months. Fortunately, we have a little while to get it sorted out.