Join Us in July - Register Today!
Don Raatz replied to the topic RAGBRAI, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 years ago
It’s unfortunate to hear the official decision but it’s the right call to make. Glad to hear the route will carry over…I’m sure the overnight towns have a ton of planning already invested. So the training for next year begins; see you in 2021!
Don Raatz replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride new dates in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years, 5 months ago
In football terminology, this is a “Hail Mary”…it’s an attempt for Iowa’s Ride to save face. The only way I could see this working is for the westernmost and easternmost towns for both rides to be the same. Otherwise, shuttling between for those attempting both would be a nightmare.
Don Raatz replied to the topic Bike Rental in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 4 years, 5 months ago
We were able to “rent” a bike for last year’s RAGBRAI from Bike World in Des Moines (the one on EP True Parkway). Technically, we didn’t “rent” it. They sold us a used bike for a day and we returned it minus a small fee. Long story…we lost a bike off our rack on I-70 in Missouri on our way to the start. They actually had a nice selection of…[Read more]
Don Raatz replied to the topic Which Ride Will "Win"? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 6 months ago
Simple solution…the two rides share the route. RAGBRAI gets the left side of the road and Iowa’s Ride gets the right side. The center line becomes a bikers Mason/Dixon line…
Seriously, this needs to get fixed pronto. Figure out a compromise and get back to ONE ride.
Don Raatz replied to the topic Entire RAGBRAI Staff Resigns in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 6 months ago
This is what they call “Iowa Stupid”…cyclists will wind up with two watered-down competing rides and will eventually ruin the whole concept.
Don Raatz replied to the topic Cheap Trick for RAGBRAI 2020? in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years, 8 months ago
Rick Springfield played Ottumwa the last southern swing…would have loved to have seen that show. The Spazmatics can play somewhere every year as far as I’m concerned!
Don Raatz replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 years, 2 months ago
Since T.J. promised a surprise tonight, here’s my uneducated guesses. Too late to enter them in the “Guess the Route” contest but what the heck!
Council Bluffs
Atlantic
Creston
Indianola
Oskaloosa
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
I’m sure few if any are correct…
Don Raatz replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 5 years, 2 months ago
Not that I believe the route is heading north this year but I can’t imagine Fayette being an overnight town, having grown up in the area, unless Upper Iowa University was heavily involved. There’s just not enough there, other than the college, to support the ride. Another side note is that the hills are brutal in that area and would make for a…[Read more]
Don Raatz replied to the topic Pork Belly Ventures – Terrible this year in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 8 months ago
In defense of Pork Belly Ventures, the do provide the provide the services they advertise…no complaints about them because of that.
Don Raatz replied to the topic Pork Belly Ventures – Terrible this year in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 8 months ago
I would agree with the previous post…they’ve just become too big to be manageable. I used them last year and decided then and there to go with something different. Went with a team this time (Team Wimpy) and had a great experience!
Don Raatz replied to the topic Newbie question! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 11 months ago
A good compromise is a Shimano A530 SPD Sport pedal (you can order them from REI or get them through a bike store). They have the clipping mechanism on one side and are a flat platform on the other. I had the same reservations about clipping in at first, but they do make a difference; you just need to practice and anticipate your stops.
Don Raatz replied to the topic How will we find out? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 11 months ago
I may have interpreted it wrong…thought the number on the group profile was the tag#. E-mailed the group contact just now to see if we got in or not, beginning to wonder.
Don Raatz replied to the topic How will we find out? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 11 months ago
If you’re registered with a Team, you’ll need to check “My Group” instead of “My Profile”. Didn’t see my number at first until I checked there.
Don Raatz replied to the topic Any Idea whether or not we will have major Bands playing this year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 11 months ago
Had a glimmer of hope when I saw that Rick Springfield had booked a tour stop in Coralville for this summer, but unfortunately he’s playing there over the 4th of July.
Don Raatz joined the group BikeWimpy 6 years ago
Don Raatz replied to the topic Team Wimpy – Premier biking team has rider openings for the 2018 year in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 6 years, 1 month ago
Sent you an email expressing interest in your team.
Don Raatz replied to the topic 1st Ragbrai in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 6 years, 2 months ago
The best way to get the answers to a lot of the questions you asked is through the RAGBRAI website…you can look through “The Ride” tab and find out about charters, packing, etc. I went with a charter last year and probably will again, but am keeping an eye on teams with openings. You’ll get plenty of advice also through the Forum.
The town…[Read more]
Don Raatz replied to the topic Iowa City idea in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 6 years, 2 months ago
This would be a great way to honor an amazing group of kids and a tradition that only the people of Iowa could pull off. Go for it!!
Don Raatz replied to the topic Ready for 2018 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 6 years, 2 months ago
I would agree with the spin classes…I’ve been taking one and it’s kicking my butt in a good way. Not only a good way to train but a good way to work on technique.
Don Raatz replied to the topic Team Honey Badger has Team openings in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 6 years, 3 months ago
Would be interested in more information on your team if you still have open spots. I’m living in St. Louis but am a native Iowan and have friends/family in the area. You can contact me via email at donraatz@yahoo.com