RDaryl Daryl

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 weeks, 6 days 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 month 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.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic RAGBRAI 1994 Double Loop – Why?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 1 week ago

Here is a closer look at that double loop century day.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic RAGBRAI 1994 Double Loop – Why?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 1 week ago

Here is a scan of part the XXII route map.
No mention of how to get century patch.
I am not sure what participants guides looked like back then.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic RAGBRAI 1994 Double Loop – Why?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 1 week ago

Princess Amanda-
My XXIX route map from 2001 has a 20.6 mile “John Karras Loop” on 148/G35/N28 near Anita as part of Wednesdays 83.8 mile route from Atlantic to Perry.
XXVIII in 2000 had a “Enard-Orient Century Loop” on P33/G61/25 as the 84.9 mile route route departed Greenfield on Tuesday toward Ankeny.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic RAGBRAI 1994 Double Loop – Why?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 1 week ago

That out-and-back was on XXIII in 1995. It was called “The Conrad Spur” from Beaman to Conrad (6 miles each way) on a Wednesday route that was already 98 miles from Iowa Falls To Tama/Toledo. They had a pile of dirt in the middle of an intersection in Conrad and riders were given souvenir plastic bags filled with dirt. The official ride maps…[Read more]

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic RAGBRAI 1994 Double Loop – Why?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I don’t think century patches were available on the loop back then. Maybe they were available for purchase at the trailers. Those were the Greenie days. . . . . .
Will have to ask my brother Darrel for verification.
I also recall the out-and-back century leg to the black dirt capital in those days.
Gotta dig out my old maps . . . . . .

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

Two Darrells are riding along on a tandem bicycle when, suddenly, the Darrell on the front slams on the brakes, gets off, and starts letting air out of the tires.

The Daryl on the back says: “HEY! What are you doing that for?!”

The first Darrell says, “My seat was too high and was hurting my butt. I wanted to lower it a bit.”

So the Daryl in…[Read more]

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

Two Words

Amish PIE

RDaryl Daryl started the topic Cycling Sandals on Sale in the forum Miscellaneous 5 months, 1 week ago

Performance Bike has a 25% off Shimano footware sale.
The Shimano SH-SD500 Cycling Sandal is now $90 reg price $120
They also have the Nashbar Ragster II Cycling Sandals for $70

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Fate of RAGBRAI "Training Rides"? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 5 months, 3 weeks ago

I am sure we will be informed of the details of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition/Iowa Bicycle Action Fund social charity rides with enough time to plan our ride experiences.

As with all of life’s events in this season of uncertainty, I suggest we focus on taking advantage of each day to get out on a ride and do other productive activities. I find no…[Read more]

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic IL Gov issues "stay at home" order: CYCLING IS EXCLUDED!!! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months, 1 week ago

Local Restaurant was offering a free roll of toilet paper with every $30 carryout purchase.
That is in addition to their Sunday “Brunch in a Box” with Mimosas to-go.
I have yet to see a Bloody Mary carryout special.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic IL Gov issues "stay at home" order: CYCLING IS EXCLUDED!!! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months, 1 week ago

Liquor Stores and Brewery Taprooms (carryout) are also deemed ESSENTIAL in Illinois. Also dispensaries. Just keep your distance from others.

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Happy Pi Day! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 6 months, 2 weeks ago

yum

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic RAIN! in the forum Miscellaneous 8 months, 1 week ago

Princess-
Almost sounds like you would rather be at work !
Peaceful smile-
RD

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic RAIN! in the forum Miscellaneous 8 months, 2 weeks ago

No need for second pair of riding shoes “just in case of rain”.
After a storm passes during your riding day (storms usually pass after a hour or two), take off your shoes in a pass-through town and hang out in the sun while you enjoy food & beverage. Many bring flip-flop sandals. Others just ride with SPD Bike Sandals. Just DON’T ride with the…[Read more]

RDaryl Daryl replied to the topic Walls Come Tumbling Down in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Without knowing any of the muddy details, it seems like drastic changes were needed to make drastic change happen.

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