Barry Schnoor
- Active 1 day, 2 hours ago
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Self-supporting adventure, any guidance? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 3 days ago
I didn’t go self-supported last year, for my first RAGBRAI. (I let RAGBRAI carry my luggage.) If you’re truly self-supported, I would suggest hammock camping. I did that last year and it was a great experience. You’ll just have to be flexible in where you sling your hammie. Trees, or light poles, or parking meters or traffic bollards. One…[Read more]
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Another Pie Thread in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
One of the things I like about the pies along the route is that they are likely fresh and local. Rhubarb and strawberries are both seasonally appropriate during the ride. Same with blueberry and gooseberry.
While I LOVE a good pecan pie, it’s neither local nor fresh. While the pie may be made yesterday, the pecans were harvested last year (or…[Read more]
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Hammock Camping? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Mary, I remember you at the gym in Denison. I also remember your kindness in sharing your beer! As I recall, you slung yours from the soccer goal in Denison? I ran into Nancy a couple of times after that, but don’t remember seeing you later.
Glad your hammie worked out for you. We were fortunate, I think, to have good weather.
Paul…were…[Read more]
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Looking for team NAD in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 5 months ago
Let me know if you can get Otis’ contact information. I want to send him the video.
Thanks
Barry Schnoor started the topic Looking for team NAD in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 5 months ago
I have a great video of Otis from Team Nad fronting a local band “Placid Quake” in Onawa.
Anybody with contact information?
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic The Purgatory of the Loess in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 months ago
Great write-up, KenH.
I rode this on 32s, and found it to be challenging. I resolved to not do this again. But I probably will. I didn’t fall, but my tires washed left and right the whole time. I envisioned riding the rest of the week with road rash reminders of the gravel hills around Moorhead. It was harrowing.
My gravel loop story…[Read more]
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Hammock Camping? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 months ago
My Bear Butt hammock was wonderful. Eno’s make a good model as well.
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Hammock Camping? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 months ago
Mary,
Just curious…did you end up slinging your hammie?
I brought a tent as a backup, and never once used it. But those of us in hammocks had to be creating. One night in Dennison, slung between a light pole and a chain link fence. The night in Jefferson slung under the high school bleachers. And the night in Sigourney slung between two…[Read more]
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Onawa Tire Dip in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months ago
Maybe because my usual training routes are on shoulderless 55mph roads, but 175 should be a breeze. Get your lights flashing and wear bright clothing. If traffic is heavy due to RAGBRAI, you’ll have sympathetic drivers. If drivers are annoyed at RAGBRAI, well, you’ll have annoyed drivers. But they’re not going to try to hit you. (so much…[Read more]
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic RAGBRAI Weather in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months ago
R Daryl Daryl,
Scattered bicycles throughout the week. Some chance of flats. 100% chance of fun.
Actually, to Bugs’ original post, I’m encouraged by the weather forecast. Lows at 57…so if it’s 57 and rainy (morning showers are a possibility), it’ll be chilly.
But I’m SO happy that we’re not looking at forecasts of 96 and humid. I always…[Read more]
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic What Entertianment are you looking forward to the Most/Least? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Jayhawks, in Iowa City. This is not a cover band, but original Americana music. I saw them maybe in 1988 and didn’t love them then, but I came to really love their music in the 90’s.
Also really looking forward to 35th and Taylor in Onawa.
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Spill your Guts: What is your Ragbrai Training Tradition? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Real life gets in the way of daily training, but weekends are reserved for what’s becoming my favorite training ride: 24 miles, out and back (48 total) on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Milepost 24 has a wayside with terrific sausage egg and cheese sandwiches. The vertical can be brutal (the first 6 miles are uphill, with an…[Read more]
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Camping gear in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months ago
I’m holding off some decisions on gear until I see the week’s forecast closer to ride time.
I’ve experienced Iowa evenings when the temps don’t get below 80f. I won’t want to haul my bag if it’s that warm. (On the other hand, it weighs 3 pounds…and probably won’t make me exceed my 50 lb limit.)
But I’ve also experienced nights in the 50s.…[Read more]
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Last year?? in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months, 1 week ago
Larry Klaaren,
I used to have a foolproof way to find those mushrooms…but I’ve lost my morel compass!
Ride hard, brother.
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Monona County Appreciation Thread in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Looking forward to being back in Onawa for the first time in 24 years! Pretty excited to spend some time in the ol’ stomping grounds…
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic HAWAII LODGING OFFER for ride MINNEAPOLIS to ONAWA, DAVENPORT to CHICAGO in the forum Looking for RIDES 2018 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Might be able to get you from Davenport to Chicago. I’m hoping to camp in Davenport Saturday night to hit the road Sunday morning. Does that work? PM me and we can work out details.
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Campers – What's Your Sleep Setup? in the forum Miscellaneous 8 months ago
Hammock (and rain fly), with a backup tent outfitted with a lightweight Thermarest Ridgerest pad.
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Saturday night in Onawa in the forum Miscellaneous 8 months ago
I want to piggyback on this question with a couple of my own.
I’m staying with a friend in Onawa. How do I get my bag to the RAGBRAI truck…do I have to do this Saturday night, or can I do it Sunday morning? And if it’s Sunday morning, what time does this thing kick off? Is there a “formal” start…Star Spangled Banner…or do people just…[Read more]
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic Newbie question! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 8 months ago
You crack me up, KenH. I look forward to riding with you in July. Thanks for being a part of this conversation, and part of this great Iowa tradition.
Barry Schnoor replied to the topic How to get to Dip Site at Start Town? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 8 months ago
I used to ride 175 regularly growing up in Onawa. With a fishing pole and a peanut butter sandwich.
Granted, that was 100 years ago, and it wasn’t during a very busy RAGBRAI weekend. I was planning on 175 as my dip route. Hazel to 284th would be a good 2nd option. I don’t know who owns the property on the river there, though.