David Strahl
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David Strahl replied to the topic RAGBRAI 50TH JERSEY DESIGN in the forum Miscellaneous 21 hours, 54 minutes ago
I look forward to a very creative and unique design that stands out and will catch people’s eye for inquiries from non-RAGBRAIers. To be honest the 40th version was very poor so, please do not use that as a basis for a “retro design” for a 50th RAGBRAI version.
David Strahl replied to the topic What is the issue around town shut down times? in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months ago
I think it is important to keep things in perspective. The Iowa State Patrol is HELPING keep the ride safe which means moving people along throughout the day. I have no doubt that once the shut down times are set they will follow them and if there was some confusion, then the riders need to adjust and get over it. If your interest is riding into a…[Read more]
David Strahl replied to the topic YOU CAN'T "UNSEE" THAT in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 9 months ago
I typically leave for the road around 6 am each morning looking for blinkers to follow. Sometimes it is clear which direction we are to follow and sometimes it is not so clear and there might be some riding around “looking” for the riders. It is common to run across other riders also looking for the way out of town all asking “which way” which…[Read more]
David Strahl replied to the topic Maquoketa No Longer Hosting in 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 9 months ago
This change opens up a visit to the river on Friday by going to Bellevue which would pick up some of the pass through towns that would have been on the previous route. Then picking up the same towns going into Clinton on Saturday. A good option that I hope is considered.
David Strahl replied to the topic First RAGBRAI Memories in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 11 months ago
I remember my first RAGBRAI like it was yesterday, it is something like feeling a turning point in your life. In 2005 I trained very hard and read everything I could to prepare for the ride. While I made several decisions that I did not repeat in future years, like taking a CamelBak, completely unnecessary plus it made me so much hotter than I was…[Read more]
David Strahl replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 2 months ago
I too am from Chicagoland area, southwest burbs. I have signed up for the Cycle NC mountains to Coast ride (Oct 3-10), did it last year and it was awesome. I did a number of loop rides out of Trempealeau County Wisconsin. They have a number routes marked with great signage and most B&Bs provide maps of the routes for the day, many small towns and…[Read more]
David Strahl replied to the topic Anyone received response on submitted Questionnaire? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 3 months ago
I thought the same thing, but then I went back and re-read the email from RAGBRAI that provided the details of the transfer process. The email DID state that confirmation would be sent in June. Therefore, at this point I will wait until June to see if I get the confirmation before bothering them again.
David Strahl replied to the topic RAGBRAI & How Does Warm Weather Kill Off the Coronavirus? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 4 months ago
My statement was intended to keep things in perceptive when the true value of the RAGBRAI experience is the people that we meet along the way including all the people in the communities that put months of work into preparing their communities for our onslaught. The communities are under stress too knowing they have to take care of themselves…[Read more]
David Strahl replied to the topic RAGBRAI & How Does Warm Weather Kill Off the Coronavirus? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 years, 4 months ago
While RAGBRAI 2020 still appears far enough out that the current virus crisis may not impact it. It should also be noted that in order for the communities to prepare for RAGBRAI Nation to visit there is substantial group work to be done. When people are told not to gather in groups could impact the ability to getting enough people together to…[Read more]
David Strahl replied to the topic Observations about the ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 years ago
Consider this an open letter to the entire RAGBRAI nation. I have never added my voice to this forum before, but I feel compelled to try to bring this back to what this event is all about.
This was my 15th RAGBRAI in a row and yes some are better than others for many different reasons including the weather, the overnight towns, the pass through…[Read more]
