Bernard Schwartze
- Active 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic 2023 Overnights? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 7 months ago
This isn’t my most radical idea for a route but since RAGBRAI likely have the basics already planned out, here is my guess.
Day 0 (Saturday) – Council Bluffs. This gives the ambitious a chance to start their ride in Crater Lake, IA and cross the Bob Kerrey Bridge. Great airport to fly into.
Day 1 (Sunday) – Atlantic. A good stop for what is…[Read more]
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 9 months ago
Ride Across Wisconsin has cancelled. https://www.rideacrosswisconsin.com/
One of the best things about the Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW) is the way that it connects people across our great state through cycling. Unfortunately, in our current health environment, such a large gathering isn’t a positive. Gathering as a large group in our host c…[Read more]
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Double Cross July 19 – 31, 2021 in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 10 months ago
Amanda, that is great news. Reading the announcement it sounds like it will be a little more austere than originally planned but the Great Iowa Forth and Back (FAB Ride) is still an option. I hope to meet you and all the other Forum Regulars there.
Bernard Schwartze started the topic Great American Rail Trail: Project Watch in 2020: Iowa's River’s Edge Trail in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 10 months ago
Has anyone ridden in this area? What do you think the completed trail will be like?
“In central Iowa, a 34-mile rail-trail nestled in the scenic Iowa River greenbelt is taking shape that will close a key gap in the Great American’s trek across the Midwestern state. Northeast of Des Moines, the River’s Edge Trail, formerly known as the Iowa Riv…[Read more]
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 10 months ago
Denver Century Ride Postponed from 20 June 2020 to 12 Sept 2020.
May 6, 2020
Dear Denver Century Ride Cycling Family:
We hope this update finds you and your family staying well. As with you, the Denver Century Ride leadership team highly anticipates the phased “reopening” of Colorado. We have been carefully fol…[Read more]
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 10 months ago
Another September ride goes on hiatus. https://www.pedaltheplains.com/
Hello!
With all good intentions, we were planning on kicking off the The Denver Post Pedal The Plains 2020 with a route announcement in mid-March. But then our world changed dramatically with the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, we have made the difficult decision that it simply…[Read more]
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 10 months ago
The inaugural George S. Mickelson Trail Summer Trek 2020 in June has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The George S. Mickelson Trail is a 107 mile rail trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The have had a fall ride in September for 23 years and it always sells out in days.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=trail%20trek&epa=SEARCH_BOX
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic New look? in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 11 months ago
Good to see you back Andrea.
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic self-sustained ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 11 months ago
Princess,
That sounds good, I had that concern too. Now let us know where you are getting your pie!
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 11 months ago
That is a bummer.
RASDak has decided to postpone “The Best Dam Ride” until June 6-12, 2021. The pandemic is expected to peak in SD mid June, which made our decision an easy one, although we did consider RASDak branded face masks. :)
While the date will change, the rest of the tour will remain the same.
Thanks to the many who had already reg…[Read more]
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 11 months ago
BRAN is out now.
”
Dear Bran friends and families.
It is with great disappointment in these challenging days ahead that we have to announce the postponement of BRAN for 2020.
After dozens of emails and phone calls to our committee members and all of the host communities, the decision was made in order to protect the riders, all the other…[Read more]
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic RASDAK (Ride Across South Dakota) 2020 in the forum Gatherings & Meetings 2 years, 12 months ago
I hear you, the RASDAK/BRAN conflict the first full week of June is always a bummer. Roll Massif’s Elephant Rock Ride in Colorado seems to always be the Sunday RASDAK and BRAN start. I didn’t know Missouri and Kansas also conflicted with SD and NE this year. Usually they are a few weeks later.
Colorado’s Ride the Rockies is right after RASDAK…[Read more]
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic RASDAK (Ride Across South Dakota) 2020 in the forum Gatherings & Meetings 2 years, 12 months ago
Today, RASDAK put on their facebook feed that they will make a decision by April 12th on whether they will postpone or not due to COVID-19. The feed also mentions the options for refunds.
Bernard Schwartze started the topic Iowa's Ride Route Details Available in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years ago
Just saw on the Iowa’s Ride Website that the route details are available.
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Biking coast-to-coast and RAGBRAI: advice wanted in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 1 month ago
Ari,
I imagine a few people do this from time to time. The last I heard of was 2018. The guy who did it is named Ryan Van Duzer and he put it up on You Tube as a series called “LoveCycles” He has other adventure travel stuff as well.
Good luck!
Bernie S.
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Ohio Riders???? in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 1 month ago
I have heard on the Pedalshift Society podcast that Ohio to Erie is a great ride. Good surfaces, lots of rest stops, decent dining options. A fun thing I think they discussed is that the state trails people have some sort of patch for those who ride the whole thing but my memory is fuzzy on that.
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Looking to ride both and I have a lot of newbie questions… in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 1 month ago
Mike,
Welcome to the party! You sound like a great rider and I’m sure the great Iowa Forth and Back will be a blast.
To address your questions:
1. Bike Bag. I’d approach a local bike shop to hold it for you. Several people I rode with last year on an ACA Tour did that and it worked pretty well. Which town’s LBS depends on your…[Read more]
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 2 months ago
My final guess:
Le Mars
Storm Lake
Humboldt
Hampton
Mason City
Waverly
Manchester
Dubuque
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 2 months ago
Is there going to be an official guess the route contest this year?
Bernard Schwartze replied to the topic RASDAK (Ride Across South Dakota) 2020 in the forum Gatherings & Meetings 3 years, 2 months ago
We had around 200 riders when I rode two years ago. About 15 of them had family that followed with RVs and helped with SAG and stuff. There was always somebody every ten miles or so along the route parked at an intersection in case someone needs help. It was very nice to be that small. I thought it was easier to get to know people. Some that…[Read more]
