Bob Kidd

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Input sought: road safety, campground quiet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 3 months ago

This was my second year riding RAGBRAI. I had a family member ride with me a couple of days and one of the first things I told him was it was on him to keep an eye on the other riders. Don’t assume they are keeping an eye on you.

One issue I see is venders along the route that set up a couple feet off the road. Most of my close calls came in t…[Read more]

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Strange feeling behind the wheel in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 4 months ago

Yep the speed took some getting use to.

Bob Kidd started the topic Strange feeling behind the wheel in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 4 months ago

Did anyone else feel strange driving their vehicle after riding all week? Felt weird being enclosed in the car and took me about 30 minutes to get used to driving again.

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Need a Bicycle ASAP– can you help? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 4 months ago

Last year a couple people in my charter group had issues with their bikes the first day. The Specialized rep let them use bikes for the week. There should be a number of dealers and shop shops there on Saturday.

Bob Kidd started the topic RV / Camper advice. in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 4 months ago

This will be the first time we take our camper (16 foot) to RAGBRAI. Looking for any advice from those that have done this in the past. Our packet came in the mail today with the RV pass so we are good there. We also have all but two nights covered for a place to stay.

Thanks Bob

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Concessions at campsite in Newton this year in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 7 months ago

Cook something that you can smell from a ways away. Something on a grill if you can. That will catch the attention of the people around you.

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Princess needs Vehicle and Driver Pass! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 7 months ago

Yep got a laugh here. You better stock up on cake for the group.

Bob Kidd replied to the topic How will we find out? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 7 months ago

Check your profile

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Hammock Camping? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 7 months ago

You might think about signing up for a host in the overnight towns. Let them know what you want/plan to do and they might be able to help you out. Me and two others have two nights that we have no idea where we are going to stay (dragging an TT with us). We plan on sending letters to the two overnight towns in hopes of find a place to land.

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Hammock Camping? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 7 months ago

Something else to think about is the humidity. There was so much of it a couple mornings last year you would have thought it had rained that night.

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Vehicle Pass in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 8 months ago

Yep Ken has it right. I did fine something else the pass is good for. Registering with the over night towns. We have 5 nights taken care of so far. We plan on signing up with the over night towns in hopes of getting a host that can handle our 16 foot camper and vehicle.

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Vehicle Pass in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 8 months ago

I do plan on getting the pass just wondering if there is anything else.

Bob Kidd started the topic Vehicle Pass in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 8 months ago

What does a Vehicle Pass get you. Only thing I have found is access to the RAGBRAI campground. Is there anything else?

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Room/Roof in Jefferson?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 8 months ago

Somewhere on this site is a way to contact the city and ask for a place to stay. People open their homes to riders.

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Group question in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 9 months ago

I was thinking of just adding one of the kids as a day rider. The dog would make a better story :)

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Group question in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 9 months ago

Thanks for the input.

Bob Kidd started the topic Group question in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 9 months ago

So you need 3 people to create a group. My wife is going but not riding so she will have to get a non-rider pass for support. As of now I am the only one riding for the whole week. We have a couple people riding a day here and there. Question is can day riders be considered as part of a group so we can get the 3 person minimum? I know you vets are…[Read more]

Bob Kidd replied to the topic want to by…vehicle pass for Gramps! in the forum Looking to SELL Wristbands 2017 3 years, 9 months ago

There’s a $35 pass for support only. Does that have to be a group also?

Bob Kidd replied to the topic Road Riding in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 9 months ago

I ride about 90% of the time on roads. No music most of the time but if I do have it it’s a small speaker. I ride with lights all the time. I’m at the point if I forget to put my mirror on I feel lost and have to stop to get it. Bright shirts and shorts. I haven’t had to many issues with drives being crazy. I did have a young girl come across the…[Read more]

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