John
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John replied to the topic Gluten Free options in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 4 months ago
It would be great to form a GF team, if only to have to daily food options. Maybe next year… 🤔
Only if someone hasn’t sprinkled breadcrumbs on them. 🙃
John replied to the topic Ragbrai expo/campground Council Bluffs in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 5 months ago
Hey, neighbor? Holler if you’re nearby and want to ride up in the bluffs.
CB trail updates as of 3/31:
The LM trail between East Manawa and the Wabash Trace is open but you have to cross the tracks at the grade, the trail as it winds under the trestle is a mess (the fence “cage” is flattened).
Also, we’re probably still at least a week or two…[Read more]
John replied to the topic No Vendors outside of towns in first two counties in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 3 months ago
If we learned anything this spring, it’s just the opposite.
John replied to the topic Bike Getting Wet Question in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 3 months ago
LOL, RAGBRAI is like the anti-Velominati (rule #57).
John replied to the topic Only 7 miles of gravel on Gravel Loop? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 3 months ago
IIRC, my recon ride earlier this spring was ~12.5 miles of gravel (out of ~18.5), but it’s not like there’s a shortage in the state.
John replied to the topic What I would love to see publicized in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 5 months ago
I ride 23’s all the time never had a pinch flat, If you inflate your tires properly you won’t have issues.
I ride 25s or 28s and larger and, if set up tubeless (or with latex tubes), pinch flats are a thing of the past, even at lower pressures.
I couldn’t imagine riding across Iowa on 23s at 100+ psi but obviously a lot of people do every year.
John replied to the topic Boxing bikes for shuttle in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 5 months ago
Rob, it depends whether you are shipping your bike (using SendMyBike.com or similar) to the start town or bringing it with you already assembled to the PBV shuttle busses. More information here:
https://pkbelly.com/content/detail/protecting_your_bike
https://pkbelly.com/content/detail/east_west_shuttle
John replied to the topic 2018 Hills in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 5 months ago
On day three, the Sacred Heart climb out of the Des Moines River valley into Boone will certainly wake up your legs if they aren’t already.
But that Ledges climb looks like a doozy, about a quarter of a mile really steep climb, including three or four short sections of almost 17% according to our friends at Strava.
The thing is that, other than…[Read more]
John replied to the topic Will this year's last day recycle the route used in 2015? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 6 months ago
“The reason most people do not recognize an opportunity when they meet it is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work.” — Thomas Edison
John replied to the topic Transport from Davenport to Sigourney 7/26? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 7 months ago
Check to see if any Davenport bike shops plan to run a shuttle for the last part of the week?
John replied to the topic Pre-Ride Route Inspection in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 7 months ago
Based on some comments made by TJ on the Just Go Bike podcast, I get the feeling they aren’t looking to expand the size of the preride. Probably wouldn’t hurt to join in for a day if, like Andrea, they were literally starting or ending from the town you live in.
John replied to the topic Route Inspection Day 0 in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 3 months ago
Take two:
John replied to the topic Route Inspection Day 0 in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 3 months ago
Amanda is famous!
John replied to the topic Route Inspection Day 0 in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 3 months ago
Amanda is famous!
John replied to the topic sleep in a tent in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 4 months ago
I love my Therm-a-rest LuxuryLite cot.
John replied to the topic Strava in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 4 months ago
Be aware that large events like RAGBRAI will seriously overstate Strava heat maps routes:
http://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#7/-94.60327/42.05337/blue/bike
There were several segments from last year’s RAGBRAI where we rode routes that were semi-closed to vehicle traffic, that might not be advisable for a normal commute. Tuesday where we rode 20+…[Read more]
John replied to the topic Thoughts on the route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 8 months ago
gringonick: I loved Clear Lake back in 2014. Everyone should stop at the Surf Ballroom! (Google if you don’t know why.)
Really psyched to have Clear Lake be an overnight town this year. What a great town.
In 2014 I went off the reservation a few miles to visit the Buddy Holly crash site. Requisite side trip for a fan of rock and roll h…[Read more]
John started the topic Wheeldippers: XLV Edition in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 8 months ago
OK, fellow wheeldippers…
It looks like a 45 mile round trip from Orange City to Harwarden and back via Highway 10. Does anyone know if the boat launch near the Harwarden firehouse is public access?
Another option would be the 48 mile round trip via 420th St. to the public boat launch to the Big Sioux at Oak Grove Park. Looks like a ton of…[Read more]
John replied to the topic Thoughts on the route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 8 months ago
Some hill climbing fun that last day! Can’t wait!
Will start a separate “Wheeldipper” thread…
John replied to the topic Good Camping Cot in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 4 years, 6 months ago
I have a LuxuryLite Ultralight cot that’s been fantastic, very modular, also made in the US of A: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G3PE6FG/