CyclingCyclone

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic 2022 Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 month ago

I wonder if Storm Lake, and Maqoketa will be back in play for overnights in 2022 since they opted out this past year.
People talk about logistics of Okoboji as an overnight a few years ago. It was a logistical nightmare, but I’d like to go back to the Amanas again. That was a great overnight.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic GPX Files? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 1 week ago

If you have a Strava account, you can go, and look at the route by those who did the pre-ride ride or whatever they call it last month, and create the same route to your account, then upload it to your gps computer.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic Sleeping Gear in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 months ago

With it being Iowa in July, you’d be amazed at how cool, and clammy the middle of the night can get.
I’ve slept on the tent floor, used closed-cell pads, and air mattresses. A few years ago, on this forum, someone raved about their Go-Kot. I checked them out, ordered one, and have been really happy with the product. It’s lightweight, sets up in…[Read more]

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic What is everyone riding? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 6 months ago

My first RAGBRAI in 1983, RAGBRAI XI, I rode a police auction 10 speed my Grandfather picked up for ten bucks. It was typical heavy steel tubing, 26″ wheels (590mm size) with steel spokes.
On the century day, the rear der cable broke, and finished 105 miles with 2 gears. By the time I got to Dubuque, a number of spokes had broken. It made it…[Read more]

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic Updated Site! in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months, 2 weeks ago

I like the new look to the site. The old one was looking “dated” if you will so a refresh is nice.
I’ve mentioned it before on the forum, but having links with maps, miles, ect of past RAGBRAI’s would be nice. GeoBike was great but I understand correctly that was a 3rd party.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Completely agree about bandits. I remember a few years ago, on the forum, people who claimed to be bandits were complaining that they weren’t allowed to get a century loop patch….

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic in the forum CyclingCyclone 7 months, 3 weeks ago

There must be a few RAGBRAI riders around here. I live on the Far West side of Madison, and usually will see at least a few people riding, wearing RAGBRAI jerseys just about every week.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic First RAGBRAI Memories in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 11 months, 4 weeks ago

My 1st RAGBRAI was RAGBRAI XI in ’83. I was 13, and rode with my friend Mike, and his dad, Ron. Ron had ridden RAGBRAI X, Mike, and I thought the idea of riding a bike for a week, and camping was a great idea. Back then there wasn’t the media hype surrounding the ride. In fact, I knew little about it.
That year the route had my hometown of…[Read more]

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic First RAGBRAI Memories in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 1 month ago

@Bicycle Bill, I take it you’ve ridden the old Oktoberfest 100 then? I was only able to do it 3 or 4 times I was living in Ames at the time of riding it, and it’s always been one of my favorite rides. I wish it was still going on. I live in Madison and keep thinking about going up there in the fall to do my own 100 as I still have my maps.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic RAGBRAI 1994 Double Loop – Why?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 1 month ago

I did it the loop, and I remember the next day into Marion was another long day as I had another 100 miles to our Skunk Campsite.
If I remember right they didn’t start handing out Century patches until the ’96 edition for the 150 mile loop. before that, you had to buy one at the trailer.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic RAGBRAI, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 5 months ago

The right call. Unfortunate but the right one. Just bummed I have to wait to ride my 37th.
What if they were to hold RAGBRAI 48 July 18-24, then run RAGBRAI 49 the following week?
Logistics would be rough, but anything is possible.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic I'm almost 100 percent sure RAGBRAI will get cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 5 months ago

SFC JKL, I was supposed to have landed in Brussels yesterday to ride the Tour of Flanders sportiv tomorrow, and then hang out in the area to watch Flanders, and then Roubaix. Nope.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic Postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 6 months ago

If RAGBRAI does have to be postponed, and if it’s possible, I’d vote for RAGBRAI in the fall, then next year back to July.
Fall riding is some of the best riding anyway. Just my 2 cents.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic What is your favorite pie?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 6 months ago

A little over 20 years ago while riding RAGBRAI,and eating a lot of pie, a buddy, and I came up with a pie song after “American Pie”
My, my Scott is the pie guy.
He really likes the cherry, and the rhubarb is alright
Little old ladies asking which one he’ll buy, and Scott says “this will be the pie that I buy”.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic How many counties have you visited? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 6 months ago

To add to this, it would be great if the new leadership could add all the old routes, miles, towns, etc online. Sort of like Geobike. I loved Geobike, and miss the data.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic Getting in touch with people when cell phones not working in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 7 months ago

I remember back in the early 80’s riding RAGBRAI, and at the main campgrounds a group of Ham radio operators would set up shop, and you could send a message to whoever for free. I think it was 25 words or less.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic Traveling to RAGBRAI via Airplane in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 9 months ago

A quick search on Google….
American Airlines: Standard bag fee.
United Airlines: Standard bag fee.
Delta: Standard bag fee.

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic Welcome Dieter Drake! in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 10 months ago

Congratulations! Looking forward to my 37th RAGBRAI next summer!

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic 2020 Jerseys in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 10 months ago

#Ragbraistrong

CyclingCyclone replied to the topic RAGBRAI, its just a name Gannett owns in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 11 months 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.

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