czysk
- Active 5 months ago
czysk replied to the topic Tips and Advice for First Time Day Rider in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 5 months ago
The last time I was in Davenport we parked at St Ambrose college The hill from the river to college is steep and long In 2011 we parked in a parking ramp by the river, that was easy access after the ride
czysk replied to the topic Here's what ChatGPT says about RAGBRAI training….. in the forum Training 5 months, 1 week ago
I believe Mardi Gras beads were used to decorate road kill along the route I saw it a lot 7-10 years ago but not so much latley
czysk replied to the topic Sioux City Campground Early? in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 6 months, 2 weeks ago
In 2010 Brancel was in Cook Park In 2015 Brancel was in Larsen Park on the river
czysk replied to the topic 2023 Overnight Guesses in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 9 months ago
I believe it will be Sioux City to Storm Lake It is a good possibility because Storm Lake was supposed to be an overnight town in 2020 the year it was canceled They declined in 2021, maybe because they knew they were going to be overnight for the 50th?
czysk replied to the topic 2023 Overnights? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year ago
Through Graf and Potter Hill on Saturday? The hills coming into Dubuque are pretty cool
czysk replied to the topic Map Errors? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 5 months ago
In 2010 the route btwn Wesley and Britt was 225th st Someone fixed the old grain elevator and re-sided it with red vinyl siding Must be gone, I don’t see it on the google maps
czysk replied to the topic Pass-through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 6 months ago
If they take Lafayette Ridge Rd from Waucon to Great River Road I think they will miss the nasty hills we rode on in 2017
czysk replied to the topic Guess the Route 2022 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year, 7 months ago
The bicycle route in town blocked access to the road to the bridge. Some people were lucky enough to use a driveway to the bridge road but was later blocked off. We went to LaCrosse thru Minnesota
to cross the river to get home
czysk replied to the topic Guess the Route 2022 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year, 7 months ago
Does anyone think the Saturday route will go thru Harpers Ferry and the hills along the river to Lansing again?
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czysk replied to the topic Does anyone use a pedal assisted ebike? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 7 months ago
I saw several E-bikes in 2021 They did not seem to cause any problems If it keeps you off the sofa more power to you The only problem I could see is charging
czysk replied to the topic Camping prior to Start in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 8 months ago
You may want to consider driving to the end town on Friday. You can camp there and get a ride for you and your bike from a charter to the start town on Saturday. That way when you are done with the ride you can pick up your gear and head for home instead of waiting for a charter bus to fill up and riding for several hours to your car at the start town.
czysk replied to the topic Riding with a backpack on RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 2 months ago
I agree no back pack. I use a handle bar bag for sun screen and other small items. Some people bungee a pair of flip-flops to their bike to wear in the pass thru towns You made a good choice with Brancel This will be my tenth trip with them
czysk replied to the topic Travel in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 3 months ago
Drive to the end town and a charter will take you, your bike and baggage to the start town on Saturday. You camp and load your bike on Friday night. I know Brancel offers this service and I believe other charters do also. That way you are free to head home when you wish and not have to wait for a bus and endure a bus ride after Ragbrai
czysk replied to the topic Cattlemen's sandwich in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 4 months ago
Had one in Manchester in 2010 at the local Cattleman’s Assoc booth. It was excellent
czysk replied to the topic Attendance projections? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 5 months ago
Several years ago I talked to a State Trooper at one of the manned intersections and he had a click counter. He said he quit counting at seventeen thousand.
czysk replied to the topic Packing list in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 5 months ago
Sandaltan I have slept under that street light on several occasions. The one positive is packing up at 5:00 AM
czysk replied to the topic Bus ride back to LeMars from Clinton. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 5 months ago
Drive your car to Clinton and have a charter transport your bike and you to LeMars. You are free to leave when you are done riding and do not have to wait for a bus to fill up
czysk replied to the topic Fort Dodge Main Campgrounds in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 6 months ago
It wouldn’t be RAGBRAI if the train didn’t wake you up a couple of times during the night.
czysk replied to the topic Updated Site! in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 6 months ago
I think once the Bugs are worked out the new site will be awesome. I like the new look
czysk replied to the topic Baggers What's it like? in the forum czysk 2 years, 6 months ago
If you are not riding “Bandit” you can buy a ride and bike transportation a from one of the charters without using their weekly service
