RAGBRAI LI Route Announced on Jan. 27!
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Guinness World Records how to count all the riders in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 12 months ago
A slice of pie for all sounds like the best plan
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Total Descent over the Course in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 12 months ago
All this have really scared me again. I am also one of the crazies who did more than 40 mph on a bicycle just before Lansing in 2016. I will not do that again. Maybe it is age or finally getting some sense but 30 is my new upper limit.
francoisvanzyl started the topic Century day in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 year ago
That has not been released, right? I gotta have that patch
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic South Texas team 2023 in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 1 year, 4 months ago
Rob, sure I could — we just need one more rider and a driver. That will make 4 of us driving our own vehicle with as much chairs, sleeping mattresses and tents as our hearts desire without the 50 pound bag limit. I suspect I can swing my son into it so just need a driver.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic 8 Days? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 9 months ago
Ah, and there I thought the 8 day jerseys were like wrongly minted coins — printed wrong and worth about 8 gazillion dollars down the line.
francoisvanzyl started the topic 8 Days? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 1 year, 9 months ago
I just received my jersey in the mail and it says ‘Across Iowa in 8 days’. Somehow this does not sound right. Is it?
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Never had to use the bike repair places, but if I did….. in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 9 months ago
I have had to use the bike shop just after the gravel leg in 2019 when it rained and my bike was a muddy mess. I don’t know what or even if that guy charged but I paid him handsomely. He did monster business cleaning cassettes, chains and whatever else because of all the mud that day.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Looking for Ride and Carpool from DMV ( Wash. DC) to End Town and Back in the forum Looking For / Offering Rides 1 year, 11 months ago
Ben, wow. It is going to be a long lonely drive for you.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Century Day in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years ago
100 miles I have done on various occasions – my bag even sports a RAGBRAI Karas loop patch. That is what I am chasing. Will we be getting patches?
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Can anyone get a response from the organizers? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 8 months ago
I may be wrong but I suspect TJ, being on top of everything RAGBRAI, will be sorely missed a lot more in the coming months.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Virtually Impressed in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 9 months ago
PBV is setting up a Katy Trail ride in late July. Since I cannot go to Iowa, Missouri will have to do.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Latest on TJ in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 9 months ago
Guys
TJ was good enough when he did a monster good job for RAGBRAI for 17 years. There is absolutely no need to smear / bash him now. I, for one, appreciate him for that.
Live and let live.
francoisvanzyl started the topic Pass through towns in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 12 months ago
I will be the positive one today.
With all this talk about postponing the ride and what not, did we get the detailed route / pass through towns over the weekend as expected?
For now I still hold out hope that by some miracle the ride will go on.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 years ago
As far as people from Texas are concerned, riding in Iowa in July IS riding in the fall. That is my 2 cents.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Des Moines area team looking for additional members. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 years ago
Paul
I may be interested — will know this week or next if my job situation will be such that I can do my 4th RAGBRAI ride. Do you have parking available in Des Moines?
fvz
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Does anyone ride a decent high end road bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 years, 1 month ago
I bring my 17 year old Litespeed Tuscany. It has been modified for the long haul — wider tires, stem shorter and a bit angled, Brooks leather saddle with enormous saddle bag. Typical older guy relaxed century bike — as you advance in age (I am 60+) and are not chasing speed anymore, a good Ti frame is invaluable.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Who here will be riding BOTH Iowa Ride and RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 years, 2 months ago
I am with John Little here — you don’t like TJ’s ride, don’t do it. You don’t like RAGBRAI, don’t do it. You like both, do both. You don’t like either, don’t do either. Just quit the incessant whining. You guys are worse than my cat in the morning when we get up — drives me nuts.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Friday night tent camping in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 years, 2 months ago
Yep, we did it in 2016 and 2017.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic Texas Riders for RAGBRI 2020?? in the forum Gatherings & Meetings 4 years, 2 months ago
I would like to be kept in this loop as well since my team is going elsewhere this year. I have not decided if I am going yet — the route will determine that. I am a veteran of 3 RAGBRAI rides out of San Antonio.
francoisvanzyl replied to the topic 2019's Ride– What will you change (for you) for next year's ride? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 6 months ago
I may sit next year out — I have done RAGBRAI 3 times with my sons (two south and one north so I have climbed enough hills in Iowa to last me a while, still need a central ride so who knows) and am thinking of doing the Mountains to the coast ride in North Carolina next year. A lot smaller at around 1000 riders so we will see — I like the big…[Read more]