cyduke
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cyduke replied to the topic RAGBRAI, its just a name Gannett owns in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Just an FYI, Gannett bought the DSM Register in 1985 months before we were getting ready for and epic RAGBRAI XIII.
I’ve ridden 36 of the last 37 RAGBRAI’s, and this entire situation has driven me nuts.
cyduke replied to the topic Thanks T.J. and crew for another fun year. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Its not like they go out and make movies about Apollo 12 or the Seattle Pop Festival of 1969 (Look it up, happened the month before Woodstock and everything went right, nobody remembers it).
So THANKS again, TJ, CREW and others. I had another fun Ragbrai.
I love the Apollo 12 reference! Actually, not a movie, but part of a Mini-series:…[Read more]
cyduke replied to the topic Where to next year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Marion was an overnight in 1994. It was our century day from Marshaltown. Team Skunk stayed at a private residence that had a swimming pool, and the owners BBQ’ for us.
cyduke replied to the topic Sleeping pad suggestions? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 6 months ago
If you don’t mind another suggestion. For 34 RAGBRAI’s I slept on either some sort of pad or air mattress. Last year on this forum, someone suggested the Go-Kot. I checked it out, bought one direct, and loved it. Some of best sleep I’ve had on RAGBRAI. It sets up,and tears down in a minute, it’s fairly light weight, and took up less space than…[Read more]
cyduke replied to the topic Wednesday route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months ago
It’s a nice route around the lake that we’ve done a number of times.
If you want to talk about loops, in 1996 we had an option to celebrate the Sesquicentennial of Iowa being added to the Union. From Lake Mills to Charles City, a fantastic 150 miles on an incredible day.
About 1100 people did it, and on Team Skunk, we had about 10 of us ride it.…[Read more]
cyduke replied to the topic Medical ID bracelet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Road ID. I’ve known a couple people who theirs came in handy after crashing, and I have mine on anytime I’m out on the road or trail.
cyduke replied to the topic Hairball BA Moment in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 9 months, 1 week ago
Barry – “Did anyone else think of Spinal Tap when you saw this? I’m glad the guy’s alright, but this is the stuff Tap is made of”.
At least the drummer didn’t explode.
cyduke replied to the topic A Group of Virgins with Questions/Concerns/Thoughts from the Group in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 9 months, 3 weeks ago
About once a year I’ll go knocking on doors to buy a shower from a local. In 35 RAGBRAI’s I’ve been turned down just a handful of times. I use my own towel, soap, leave at least 5 bucks, and make sure to respect their property, and leave the place bit cleaner than I found it.
I find a lot of times the homeowners like to chat and learn a bit…[Read more]
cyduke replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 10 months ago
I wonder if you’re thinking of Decorah in 1999. That was a hot, brutal week. 1996 was unseasonably mild, and I didn’t bring any warm clothes.
cyduke replied to the topic Any Central Ohio Teams? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Didn’t Neil Armstrong live in Lebanon, OH at one point?
cyduke replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 11 months ago
I remember Pella all to well in 1984. 102 miles that day from Adel -That was back in the good old days before the optional century loop. Rear der cable broke going into town. We lost our rainfly in Creston a few days before, and wouldn’t you know it, it rained all day, and night.
cyduke replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 11 months, 1 week ago
I’m with you Cory. Anything North of Bellevue is great. I didn’t think the ending at Lansing was that bad. Team Skunk got out of there fairly easy, but we did get out late. If anything, McGreggor-Marquette has Highway 18, and Highway 52 isn’t too far away.
cyduke replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 11 months, 1 week ago
After riding 35 of the last 36 RAGBRAI’s, I’ve never predicted all the overnight towns correctly. Next year’s will be no different.
Missouri Valley (2008), Atlantic(2011), Winterset(1991), Polk City(new), Marshalltown(2012), Vinton(1978), Oelwein(2002), McGregor(New).
cyduke replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 11 months, 2 weeks ago
I personally like this topic of discussion better than the other one that’s blowing up lately.
Trying to figure out my route predictions. I like the idea of a diagonal route, and to hit at least one new overnight town, and a town we haven’t been to in ages. I’m still thinking Keokuk will be the end town…
That leads me to ask, What are the…[Read more]
cyduke replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year ago
Bellevue is a great town. Always enjoyed the ride there. First time in ’89 it rained all day, and pretty much spoiled the ending so we came back a couple years later. Of course, finishing there in ’99. The only pleasant day of the ride that year considering what we went through the first six.
cyduke replied to the topic RAGBRAI 2019 Logo…Clues? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year ago
Hahaha Reedkennethia, Your clairvoyance is as good as mine I see!
cyduke replied to the topic RAGBRAI 2019 Logo…Clues? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year ago
Too early to guess?
Hawarden, Cherokee, Rockwell City, Ogden, Johnston, Oskaloosa, Wapello, Keokuk. Approx 460 miles.
cyduke replied to the topic Thinking ahead to 2019 … in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 3 months ago
I heard the same rumor about the 50th at Skunk Camp on this year’s ride. I was thinking for the missing day, they could do an optional 50 mile loop around Des Moines. For those who don’t ride it, get a day off in the middle of the week.
cyduke replied to the topic Thinking ahead to 2019 … in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 1 year, 3 months ago
RAGBRAI 13. My 3rd ride. 540-550 miles or so. Everyday was long. The day to Humboldt was only 55 miles, but if I remember, we had a strong headwind all day. Rain on the century day to Mason City. Last time the century was mandatory. Last day to Clinton was like this years, over 75 miles. I wouldn’t mind another long ride.