david636
- Active 5 years ago
david636 replied to the topic to helmet or not to helmet??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 5 years ago
This was a great topic of discussion in the late 1990’s, now, not so much.
See if this helps: Concrete/asphalt = hard; head = not so hard.
Wear a helmet.
david636 replied to the topic Wheel dip in the Big Souix River? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 5 years, 1 month ago
This thread has been dead for more than 2 months, but I’m planning on riding to Hawarden on Saturday. Looks to be about 40 +/- miles round trip.
Any updates on a possible route? If not then I’ll use one of the routes described in the thread.
I’m with KenH on this; don’t care about dipping my tire, but would like to ride border to border.
david636 replied to the topic sleep in a tent in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 5 years, 1 month ago
Last year was my first Ragbrai and like you I was concerned about the camping. I went with PBV, using them again this year, they make things very easy and are a pleasure to be around! You do have a somewhat legitimate concern. What I found out last year is the campground area can be somewhat noisy. Not so much from your fellow campers, although…[Read more]
david636 replied to the topic Ragbrai boycott in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 5 years, 2 months ago
I’ve always been intrigued with numbers, having degrees in engineering and mathematics. So, when numbers are used to create a narrative, I always wonder how these numbers were generated. In the case of, “about 500 or more families….”; are these number verifiable or hypothetical?
I’m also curious as to the motivation behind the original…[Read more]
david636 replied to the topic Thoughts on the route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 5 years, 5 months ago
I’m somewhat disappointed as I was looking forward to a little more distance that last year. That said, I agree with Ken H’s assessment: “As usual its noteworthiness a few years from now will lie entirely in the job that the towns do for us, and in what the weather does to us!”.
Anyway I’m signed up, and looking forward to it.
david636 started the topic Day 1 – Question in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 5 years, 11 months ago
Eighteen days out and I’m as excited as a high school boy on his first date. Well, actually this is my first date with Ragbrai.
My questions are solely based on my inexperience, but what can I expect on day 1? Is there some sort of official start or is it ‘get up and go’? What time will most people be on the road?
Thanks in advance
David
david636 replied to the topic How to handle the Heat? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years ago
I’m a big fan of Hammer EnduroLytes. They work!
david636 replied to the topic St Louis Peeps Check in Here in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years ago
St. Charles here.
david636 replied to the topic Anyone not receive their wristbands yet? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years ago
Received my e-mail on 6/14 indicated packet would arrive on 6/17. We’ll see what happens.
david636 replied to the topic Any one ever do ragbrai alone? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years ago
I’m going by myself, but I doubt if I’ll be alone. Assuming of course, my wristband and stuff ever arrives.
david636 replied to the topic Muscatine long term parking is up and running in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years, 1 month ago
I signed up on Sunday evening. VIKING is correct, pretty easy.
david636 replied to the topic Who is in? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years, 1 month ago
First time rider here. I’m in, and very excited.
david636 replied to the topic Lottery in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years, 1 month ago
No e-mail, but my wristband number was listed in my profile.
david636 replied to the topic Michrider's Surgery in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years, 2 months ago
As first timer here, I’ve found your posts both entertaining and helpful. Signed up with PBV, and was hoping to meet you somewhere along the ride. Hopefully next year, if I survive this year. Anyway best of luck to you on your recovery.
Even if RAGBRAI, doesn’t care, there are many other that do.
David
david636 started the topic Not so serious training question in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years, 2 months ago
Despite the polar vortex weather in the area yesterday, I persevered in my training for Ragbrai. My workout when something like this: Ate a piece of pie, rode 40 miles, ate another piece of pie and drank a beer. I’m not concerned about the mileage. My concern has to do with the pie to beer ratio (2:1).
I’ve search the forums through 2013, but…[Read more]
david636 replied to the topic More Words of Wisdom From My Daddy in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years, 2 months ago
“Never trust a dog to guard your food.”
david636 started the topic First Time Rider – Question in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years, 3 months ago
This will be my first RAGBRAI. In the countless you tube videos I’ve been watching, I noticed that when camping for the evening numerous bikes are stored upside down. The bikes are left on their handlebars and seat. Why are they stored in that manner?
Thanks in advance.
Champ
david636 replied to the topic RAGBRAI Newbie in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 6 years, 3 months ago
This will be my first Ragbrai. I’m going to try and follow Jessica’s advice. I’ve signed up with Pork Bellies so I don’t feel like I’m going to be totally on my own. At this point I have no worries, whatever is going to happen will happen. I’m guessing flexibility and patience are a couple of important attributes to carry on my ride. See you…[Read more]
