RDaryl Daryl

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Upload photos in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months, 1 week ago

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic 2021 merchandise in the forum Miscellaneous 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Instagram Story seems to indicate they are still doing inventory from the merchandise trailers and will add more products to the store in the weeks to come.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Forced route through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 3 months, 3 weeks ago

So True –
Its about the journey, not the destination.
Especially for those of us who are not lucky enough to live in Iowa.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Iowa State Patrol closing towns down early…again in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 4 months ago

One of our team members had once made it his goal to be the first to arrive in the overnight town. His RAGBRAI life was transformed on XXIV. So many GREAT memories that year.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Iowa State Patrol closing towns down early…again in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 4 months ago

The original post commented on PUBLISHED service times versus ACTUAL service times. Many riders plan the last half of their day using the published service times because they would rather spend extra time in the pass-through towns rather than arrive in the overnight town “early”. Our team’s best day was Thursday on XXVI when it took us 14…[Read more]

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Day 1 Question in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How are you getting your bags to LaMars? Drop them off at the main camp instead of the hotel. Set up one tent at the main campground on Saturday and put other bags in the tent overnight. Backpack your overnight needs for the hotel. Return on bike with backpacks Sunday morning. Take down tent and load bags on truck.

Alternatively, become real…[Read more]

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Attendance projections? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 7 months, 3 weeks ago

I believe this retired Iowa State Trooper can be found on twitter at
Tweets by DougCutts1
Unfortunately Twitter history for this account only goes back to 4/18/17

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic What happens if someone misses the baggage truck? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 7 months, 3 weeks ago

“I also guarantee that you will only do this once.”
-Possibly because they created new life-long RAGBRAI friends after joining a team on that “fateful” day

RDaryl Daryl started the topic RAGBRAI Candles in the forum Miscellaneous 8 months, 1 week ago

This just has to be another April fools joke !!!

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic in the forum RDaryl Daryl 10 months ago

Nothing compared to XXV

Miles/Climb/Average Climb Per mile
S 78.6/5757/73
M 53.9/4137/76
T 70.1/3912/55
W 50.4/2858/56
T 72.3/3209/44
F 75.2/3495/46
S 58/0/2000/34
Week 458.5/25368/55

But then again – we were all 20 years younger back then . . . . . . . .

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic 2021 Route Announcement Party Livestream in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Just Go Listen to the JustGoBike podcast 122

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic 2021 Route Announcement Party Livestream in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 10 months, 3 weeks ago

It is my understanding that the RAP is an IBC event that RAGBRAI participated in to support the IBC

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago

Speaking of Monty Python, everyone should periodically view the Bicycle Repairman skit from Monty Python’s Flying Circus on your favorite video platform.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago

In this season of Thanksgiving, THANK YOU T. Gap Woo for work you are doing to create the daily laugh and provide some life to this forum during the “quiet season”.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Cycling tattoo's in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 1 month ago

I just leave all the bike bands on my bike. I have had people take photos the bands on my top tube. Alternatively, wearing RAGBRAI merchandise or having a “RAGBRI” auto license plate creates many unexpected fun conversations in this state to the east. No body ink required.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 2 months ago

Although I drove in a hurry to the health club, found the closest parking space and took the escalator to the second floor to use the treadmill & stair climber, I am somehow still a day late to post this comment. Maybe I should have taken my bike for a ride and stopped at a bar instead.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 3 months ago

Although Princess Amanda can be Queen anytime in my book of Card Sharks, BB & TGW are the true Kings of this Game Show! Thanks so much for your contributions to this Tournament of Laughs!

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 3 months ago

First Annual NRNPBR ?
I got to participate in part of Darrell’s Annual Bike Ride Around Illinois.
This DARBRAI® set a seven-day record with stops at 33 different breweries along the 417.9 mile route.

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