Hey thanks!! You’re a good sport Andrew. I elected to go with a charter service but just can’t wait this sounds like so much fun. Plenty of tune up rides before then but Ragbrai should be the highlight of summer. I even booked up a hotel and everything for the day before the Trek to the starting city. Great info…thanks.
Scott
I live near Harrisburg, Pa about 3 hours from NYC. Going to join some friend for the 5 Boro ride and staying in Staten Island. Have a great ride.
Even though I read post after post about the great atmosphere and how safe everything is you never want to lose your go to bike. I just bought a tiny little cable lock that probably doesn’t weight 7oz and fits in my small lizard skin under saddle bag along with tools and spare tube. You can find them for under $20 and will offer a deterrent w…[Read more]
Great questions! I am also doing this the first time and traveling from Pa. I did sign up for a charter service with transportation to the start of the ride. Good luck and have fun!
Hello. This will be my first time for RAGBRAI and riding solo. Curious what to expect after the ride is over for the day? What is typical evening like?