cmparsley
- Active 6 months ago
cmparsley replied to the topic Anyone run 28" tires? in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months, 1 week ago
I am 200lbs and I run 90psi in my 25mm Continental 5000’s. The ride is buttery smooth.
cmparsley replied to the topic Shuttles in Council Bluffs in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Council Bluffs really f’ed up this year. Our team was originally placed about 8 miles away from the expo area, at a retirement facility with several other groups, nowhere near a shuttle stop. So we ended up finding a different camping spot on our own. And Council Bluffs wasn’t the only town to do that to our group. Yet all the big charters got…[Read more]
cmparsley replied to the topic Parking in Indianola in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 7 months, 2 weeks ago
I talked to the Walmart store manager, the top guy, on Monday, July 8th. I asked about RV parking and camping, as well as long term parking. They have a huge lot and I figured as long as you picked a spot as far from the entrance as possible, it wouldn’t be a problem. He said that after 24 hours, they may tow your vehicle. He said RV’s are…[Read more]
cmparsley replied to the topic Parking in Indianola in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 7 months, 3 weeks ago
I spoke with the store manager at the Walmart and he said 24 hours is the max for parking in their lot. After that, they will tow. Not very friendly if you ask me.
cmparsley replied to the topic Riding alone in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months, 3 weeks ago
My first RAGBRAI I rode alone as well. I actually loaded everything on my bike and rode solo from where I lived at the time to the overnight town. Then I rode the route the next day.
It was scary rolling down my driveway knowing that I had 80 miles to ride followed by a 72 mile day and it was all on me to get it done. This experience…[Read more]
cmparsley replied to the topic Keokuk dip site? Or parking for pickup in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 7 months, 4 weeks ago
I for one would trust a local news source over some email newsletter from a charter service. Not to mention that I bet TJ would fight to the bitter end to make sure we can dip our tires in the actual river, not some pond in some park.
cmparsley replied to the topic RV parking at over night towns ? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months ago
Patience. This is year 11 of using hosts. We have yet to have a single town not get back to us with a place to park. The latest we have ever heard has been 4 days prior to ride start. You will hear back assuming you filled out the forms and paid the respective fees for each town.
cmparsley replied to the topic Atlantic or Winterset host? Or could we tag along with your team at your host? in the forum Miscellaneous 8 months ago
Every overnight town will have an official RAGBRAI campground available for any registered riders. In the past, people have “tagged along” and surprised hosts with more people than they expected. This has been so much of a problem that TJ actually discussed it in the team meeting this year. He said if it becomes an issue, they could pull your…[Read more]
cmparsley replied to the topic Host in Winterset Needed in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months ago
https://www.wintersetragbrai.com/camping-hotels
Looks to me like they will be contacting you. Unless you have a group of 15 or less, then you could fill out the housing request application like the rest of us have done.
If that answer isn’t what you are looking for, here is a link to their contact form:
https://www.wintersetragbrai.com/contact-us
cmparsley replied to the topic Tri bike at ragbrai in the forum Miscellaneous 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Any bike is welcome on RAGBRAI.
That being said, my personal stance on aerobars are leave them for the training rides and triathlons. There are just too many people of widely varying levels of skill to be using aero bars. Being able to grab brake levers in an instant might just keep you out of trouble.
And just be prepared to hear, “How was…[Read more]
cmparsley replied to the topic CO2 inflator recommendations in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 4 weeks ago
A couple points (from a mechanic of many years):
1. Get a CO2 inflator with a valve. Not all inflators are created equal. Some will empty their contents when the cylinder is attached to the pump head.
2. Whatever you get, purchase extra cylinders and practice at home until you are comfortable using your pump. You don’t want the first time…[Read more]
cmparsley replied to the topic Pork Belly Ventures – Terrible this year in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 9 months ago
I would like to offer up my RAGBRAI experience as an alternative. I have never used a charter. I do remember being in awe of the scale of the PBV tent city on my first RAGBRAI 12 years ago. Not knowing what the deal was, I approached after spotting beer. The guy at “the gate” rather rudely asked if I was a part of that group. When I said no,…[Read more]
cmparsley replied to the topic Looking for a vehicle pass in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 9 months, 1 week ago
It has been sold.
cmparsley replied to the topic Looking for a vehicle pass in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 9 months, 1 week ago
I have a vehicle pass for sale.
cmparsley replied to the topic Looking for One Tuesday wrist band in the forum Looking to BUY Wristbands 2018 1 year, 7 months ago
I am taking a group from Sioux Falls.
cmparsley replied to the topic Looking for One Tuesday wrist band in the forum Looking to BUY Wristbands 2018 1 year, 7 months ago
This question has been answered on the FAQ page:
2. Can I ride for just a couple of days instead of the full week?
Yes. To do this, you would enter for a one-day wristband for the day or days you would like to ride. Day wristbands may be purchased for $30 (plus tax) per day. You can register online until June 1st. Day wristbands are not…[Read more]
cmparsley replied to the topic Gear to carry with you on bike in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 7 months ago
Backpacks equal back sweat to me. It is hot enough out in the open in the middle of Iowa in July. The towns are close enough together that you can get anything you need along the way. The first year I rode I carried way too much stuff.
This is my 11th ride and here is what I carry:
Freezer Ziplock bag (sandwich size) holds my phone, cash,…[Read more]
cmparsley replied to the topic Best bike style for RAGBRAI in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 7 months ago
I lived in Cedar Rapids for almost 10 years. There was a group that did a bar hop ride on Wednesday nights. They talked about RAGBRAI. Me being from South Dakota, I had no idea what it was all about. So that year I loaded up my Raleigh M30 Mountain bike with everything I thought I would need to ride a day of RAGBRAI. I rode down my driveway…[Read more]
cmparsley replied to the topic Receiving Materials? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 7 months ago
RAGBRAI is what you make of it. If you are going to be all up in arms because you didn’t get your packet ahead of time then you are starting RAGBRAI off on the wrong foot. Think about it for a minute.
10,000 riders. 10,000 bike bands. 10,000 rider bands. Guidebooks, patch certs, jerseys, t-shirts, baggage tags, etc. Getting shipped all…[Read more]