flyinbrian
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flyinbrian posted an update 4 months, 3 weeks ago
I forgot my wristbands, does anyone know if they can replace them at the expo? I know the numbers and have receipts.
flyinbrian replied to the topic Advice for our SAG driver? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 8 months ago
They’ll have maps for the driver route as we get closer. We never had our driver meet us at the meeting towns but that’s a pretty simple option. It’s usually pretty simple from the main driver route over the town. We’ve had drivers that made their own driver friends that they met for lunch everyday.
flyinbrian replied to the topic 2022 Bands in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 8 months ago
Last year was the first in many that I didn’t suffer through hearing Hairball in my tent at midnight. I just want that to continue into this year. lol
flyinbrian replied to the topic Century Days in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 8 months ago
After reading through it would appear there are really only a couple vocal people truly upset. I sincerely have no sympathy. Nobody is forcing anyone to do it. The overall week looks actually fairly normal. Shorter for those of us that usually do a gravel and Karras loop. If someone finds the day challenging then they’ll just feel better when they…[Read more]
flyinbrian replied to the topic Century Day in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 1 year, 8 months ago
All I wanted to know is if I would still get another patch. Good times.
flyinbrian replied to the topic What is the issue around town shut down times? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 10 months ago
Wendy, if you leave real early you can also avoid crowds. It’s one of the reasons I leave by 6 every morning.
flyinbrian replied to the topic What is the issue around town shut down times? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 10 months ago
This has been an eye opening thread. When I read Matt’s post about that problem I assumed it was just partiers complaining. I’m usually at the overnight town between 10-12 and maybe 1-2 on a Karras loop day so I don’t see the shutdowns ever. I absolutely agree with shutting down alcohol sales as that will move the drunks along but shutting down…[Read more]
flyinbrian replied to the topic before my first mile… in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 5 months ago
You’ve clearly never had the experience of running logistics for an entire team. It’s not an easy task. You could have seen if you’d looked that wristbands are mailed out and that they’re all mailed to the team captain. This information is readily available on this very site. I don’t know Bob or his team but it sounds you could have done more to…[Read more]
flyinbrian replied to the topic What is everyone riding? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 8 months ago
Riding a 2013 Specialized Venge. I have concerns about the length of the gravel with this bike but we’ll see how it goes.
flyinbrian replied to the topic 2021 Milage? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 9 months ago
I can’t find info on the gravel or Karras loops but that will extend it a bit.
flyinbrian replied to the topic Electric assist bikes? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 11 months ago
It’s a bicycle event, not a moped event. I’ve already had one very sour encounter with an ebiker on Ragbrai. I grew up here, I ride every year. If it becomes a moped event, I’m out!
flyinbrian replied to the topic Blue Grass Detour onto Gravel in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 4 months ago
I’m glad I’m not the only one that was annoyed with that. I don’t mind the long day and I did the gravel(sand pit) on day 1 but there was no need to force us through that vendor gauntlet. It could not be ridden through so I was just hobbling through gravel in uncomfortable shoes when I wanted to be riding.
flyinbrian replied to the topic Trainning For longest day of Ragbrai in the forum Training 6 years, 5 months ago
Do more long training rides, it’s the only way to get used to longer rides.
flyinbrian replied to the topic I need a week long rider wristband in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 6 years, 6 months ago
I have an extra if you still need it.
flyinbrian replied to the topic I need an RV Pass in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 6 years, 6 months ago
I have a vehicle and driver pass, I would trade them for a ride for two people. Our driver and a rider dropped out.
flyinbrian replied to the topic Sunday's Gravel Loop & Monday's Karras Loop in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 6 years, 9 months ago
Always, have to collect those little patches. Also, this ride is really the second shortest ever without the loops.
flyinbrian replied to the topic What do you Carry on your Bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 6 years, 9 months ago
Zip ties, they can come in very handy.
flyinbrian replied to the topic 13 year old rider in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 6 years, 11 months ago
I rode my first Ragbrai at age 12. He’ll be fine if he likes riding. Based on his merit badge I’d say he’s good to go. From my experience the younger riders don’t suffer those couple of bad days as much. They tend to recover more overnight than older folks. Good luck and have fun.
flyinbrian replied to the topic Gravel Loop???? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 7 months ago
I rode last year’s gravel loop on 700×23’s and it was fine.
flyinbrian replied to the topic Spam? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for your replies everyone. Glad to know you’re on it, TJ.
