Amanda
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Amanda replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride FAQ Section in the forum Miscellaneous 3 days, 20 hours ago
I am signed up for IR. This would have been my 22nd RAGBRAI. I am not on this forum to cause trouble. FYI. I have many friends that I see on the ride that I met on the forum. I am not going to try to convince anyone which ride to do. It’s up to each of us to go with the ride that your heart tells you to do.
I guess my official title of RAGBRAI…[Read more]
Amanda replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride FAQ Section in the forum Miscellaneous 3 days, 21 hours ago
No link. I emailed them and asked if the route would be announced on my birthday. They said it will be announced the last two weeks of November. Maybe vague but it helps with the excitement of the anticipated announcement. RAGBRAI used to do that before the announcement party. And at the announcement party, they say the route will be announced at…[Read more]
Amanda replied to the topic RAGBRAI vs IR – It's Been Very Quiet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 days ago
Maybe IR’s website host- GoDaddy- doesn’t offer that type of page. I don’t know what is all involved in building a forum page but I am sure it takes different coding than a plain information page.
Amanda replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride FAQ Section in the forum Miscellaneous 4 days ago
Iowa’s Ride will announce their route closer to the end of November. Around the 23rd.
Amanda replied to the topic What prevents you from riding RAGBRAI every year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
I have ridden every year since 1999. I have a great job with plenty of PTO. I am blessed to have a husband who is very supportive with my training and my week away. He says it’s his stay vacation from me!! I am sure some year I will have to bow out but until then…
Amanda replied to the topic RAGBRAI L? (aka the 50th anniversary ride) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
I don’t have an idea for the jersey, but the shorts would have to look like cut off jeans! If you look at the photos from the first ride, most of the riders wore regular shorts.
I think, too, that the route will be similiar to the first route. But since it was six days, an extra over night will be thrown in.
I sure it will be funtastic!
Amanda replied to the topic 8th Flattest Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 1 week ago
I personally thought it was the hilliest and hardest RAGBRAI. But then my wonderful cousin reminded me that I did not train enough. He said the riding I did was more of a leisure ride than full blown training. I guess I would have to agree. This was my 21st RAGBRAI – you would think I would know a southern route means hills and I should train. Oh…[Read more]
Amanda replied to the topic Cover my bike in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 months ago
I have used a plastic tablecloth with clothes pins.
Amanda replied to the topic Question about Breakfast in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 months ago
What’s wrong with a little fungus for breakfast?!
Kelly, I have the same issue too. I have to eat something when I get up. I can go an hour but I usually eat my protein bar while I am packing up.
Amanda replied to the topic Question about Breakfast in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 months ago
Bring energy/protein bars. You won’t find any breakfasts (usually) that close to your tent. Plus you need to pack up your stuff and tent and get it on your support truck before you can find breakfast. I always bring energy bars along. My current go to are Quest bars
Amanda replied to the topic average temp during RAGBRAI(should i bring the sleeping bag) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 months, 1 week ago
Sheets and blanket for me. And something warm to sleep in if needed. That takes up less room. Don’t forget the warm socks! You probably won’t need much the first few nights but then it will rain and get cool at night the rest of the week.
Amanda started the topic Driver Maps in the forum Miscellaneous 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Have the driver maps come out yet? Did I miss them? Only 17 days until the best week of the year!! I can’t wait to see all my loyal subjects, I am still the Princess of RAGBRAI, you know!
Amanda replied to the topic Here is my packing list for RAGBRAI 2019. Thoughts? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 months, 3 weeks ago
You carried all that crap on your bike???😮
Amanda replied to the topic Here is my packing list for RAGBRAI 2019. Thoughts? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 months, 3 weeks ago
So this list is bigger than last years. Did you take all what was on your list from last year and decided you needed more? Or did you not go last year?
Amanda replied to the topic Pre ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I just saw the pre-ride announcement. June 2 – 8. With so much rain around – especially the Omaha/Council Bluffs area – I hope they have a safe ride.
Amanda replied to the topic How's the training? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I have 100 miles in! Low, maybe, but I saw on my facebook memories that I had 25 miles in on May 22 2013.The route was similiar with overnight in Council Bluffs and Fairfield. Of course I was 6 years younger but I am also 6 years wiser! The weather in NW Iowa has not cooperated for me. Hopefully, I will get my minimum of 500 in before RAGBRAI starts!
Amanda replied to the topic Sleeping pad suggestions? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I usually take a twin size air mattress and our club had a pump that was powered by the lighter in the vehicle. Last few years, I took a double decker twin mattress with a built in pump. I just had to plug it into electricity to blow it up. And to let the air out the next day. This year I have a small Coleman cot. We will see how that works. I…[Read more]
Amanda replied to the topic American Pickers Do RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 6 months ago
That would be great to see Mike on the ride! I watch American Pickers quite a bit. Love his interest in bikes.
Amanda replied to the topic lip protection in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months ago
I use a chapstick with 45spf. The problem is I have to reapply multiple times and I tend to forget.☹️
Amanda replied to the topic What happens after the last days ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 6 months, 1 week ago
We started to stay overnight in the in town about three years ago. It does make driving home the next day more relaxing. We live in Northwest Iowa so it’s quite a jaunt. Two years ago though, I broke my ankle in the end town after we had dipped our tires and we were just hanging out. I hope we don’t have a repeat of that ever again!