R-Daryl Daryl
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R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic RAGBRAI Reunion Ride? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 week, 4 days ago
RAGBRAI Training Series was officially created this year – Pigtails/Bacoon/Big Rove.
Years back, there actually was a “RAGBRAI reunion ride”.
An internet search reveals at least one RAGBRAI Reunion event from 2009 as per the Bike Iowa Website.
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic 8th Flattest Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Tama/Toledo to Sigourney.
Yes – a little pedaling DOWNHILL to maintain speed. Heat Humidity & Headwinds in the old school days.
Seemed like the top of each hill was a rest stop even though they were rollers.
OOPS – we got in during daylight. And the local bar on the town square would not serve a Martini !
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic 8th Flattest Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Do an internet search for “Saggy Thursday”
RAGBRAI XXIII history still exists.
But we were all much younger back they and had much stronger legs.
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic E-Bikers, A Few Etiquette Improvements in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 1 day ago
People complain about e-bikes.
Yet there is no way to measure the fast riders who passed you only because they sagged on the team bus each day to the meeting town and had fresh legs from riding only half of the miles.
We were amused when we saw how many bikes were on one of the well known bandit “fitness” team buses as we rode into Chariton.
These…[Read more]
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic RAGBRAI 1973 to 1993 Poster Print thing in the forum Miscellaneous 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Do you have a photo of the XXI jersey???
I though XXV was the first year official Jerseys and Shorts were available (1997).
Back then most riders would wear cotton T-shirts.
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic 8th Flattest Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Agree. 9.5 Miles of gradual downhill with 0.5 miles of steep climb feels completely different then 5 miles of gradual downhill and 5 miles of gradual climb even though the total climb may be the same in both situations. Obviously, most riders only remember the monster climbs as compared to the 5 mile long gradual climbs.
Seems like some from…[Read more]
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic Anybody got hurt? Accident status? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Such “information” would just create bad vibes and would create negative energy among RAGBRAI nation. Pointing “blame” is not in the RAGBRAI or Iowa spirit. Many factors (including weather) are involved in any RAGBRAI accident. Also think about 15,000 unique riders defining a “safe” speed to ride down a steep hill varies significantly (I peaked…[Read more]
R-Daryl Daryl started the topic Best FREE Beer Stop ? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 6 days ago
My vote is for the Nebraska Brewing Company stop at the PBV property on Sunday.
Partially because the rain finally ended.
Really like those can lids. Good taste. Good company. Well worth my donation for the ice. . . . .
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic 8th Flattest Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 6 days ago
After all these years, I guess I need to recalculate my RAGBRAI XXV statistics
Miles / Climb / Avg Feet per mile
S 78 / 5757 / 73
M 54 / 4137 / 76
T 70 / 3912 / 55
W 50 / 2858 / 56
Th 72 / 3209 / 44
F 75 / 3495 / 46
S 58 / 2000 /…[Read more]
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic Thanks T.J. and crew for another fun year. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 6 days ago
BEST forum post this year !!!
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic Who cheated? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Appreciate your humor about the RABRAI experience.
You already know there is no check-in, staring line or finish line.
Although my brother and I biked all the way to the river, we did not dip. I guess we did not officially finish as a result. All who participated are winners in Winterset.
Who cheated? All the teams who have team buses and…[Read more]
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic Bracelets Made From Bicycle Spokes in the forum Miscellaneous 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Website link also available on RAGBRAI Blog post dated July 21 – red words in post – “They sell for $6 a piece”
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic Bracelets Made From Bicycle Spokes in the forum Miscellaneous 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Check out
bentspokes dot com
This appears to be the original RAGBRAI spoke bracelet artist.
R-Daryl Daryl started the topic Bike Band Tip for Today in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
For better fit, wrap your bike band around the bike frame twice.
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic Council Bluffs Campgrounds not open till Saturday? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
Interesting – considering at least one official charter has transport from Keokuk to Council Bluffs on Friday.
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic RV Generator Noise in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
And take advantage of as many free frozen margaritas as possible to ensure a great night’s sleep !
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic place to sleep in council bluffs, wrist band placement? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 month ago
Note that you will need to transport your bags from your charter camp area where they unload most charters (west of the Mid America Center) to the official baggage truck camp location at 23rd Ave and Horseshoe Blvd (northeast of the Mid America Center).
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic Bike Repair in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
It is best to contact one of the official bike shops now (by phone) to arrange for the parts you need.
RAGBRAI website menu: “The Ride” > “Services” > “Bike Shops”
R-Daryl Daryl replied to the topic Wild Parsnip in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 1 month ago
Friendly reminder that this plant still exists
Search “Parsnip” on the RAGBRAI website to see the 7/5/16 Blog Post with photos of this plant
R-Daryl Daryl started the topic RV Generator Noise in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 month ago
Not my story, but a great RV Generator story posted on this forum a few years back (2016):
USUALLY – the RV’s are placed in an area separate from the general tent camping areas. I’m sure that some may end up near tents (or V-V). That said, I’d hope that any RV owner would be considerate of any tents near their vehicle.
I did have an inciden…[Read more]