Gallagher
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Gallagher replied to the topic what a bummer no beer for me anymore. ragbrai without beer? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 week, 1 day ago
I quit drinking in March 2016 after a long battle with alcohol. Actually, for me anyway, RAGBRAI without drinking is sooooo much better (and this from a guy who drank at every beer garden along the route). I enjoy the ride more, I feel better when I ride and get up in the morning and I sleep better. I drink non-alcoholic beer in my campground at…[Read more]
Gallagher replied to the topic Where to next year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 5 months ago
I have a feeling it will be going through Grinnell again in the very near future.
Gallagher replied to the topic Start/End points in the forum Gatherings & Meetings 1 year, 5 months ago
With the century loop, I finished with 508 total miles. And that’s not even counting the ride back to my charter after dipping in Keokuk. Every day was at least 5-10 miles over.
Gallagher replied to the topic Recumbent Riders in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 11 months ago
I rode my recumbent on 2 RAGBRAIs and loved it! I had USA and Germany flags (I’m of German descent) on the back, with the latter being a conversation starter. The uphills were slow, but a great chance to look around! The only reason I stopped taking my recumbent is my charter started charging an arm and a leg to haul it due to its odd size!
Gallagher replied to the topic 2019 Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 12 months ago
I know the webstream of the route announcement starts at 8:30 p.m., but at about what time is the actual route revealed? I have to work into the evening and want to make sure I take a chance to see it.
Gallagher replied to the topic Thinking ahead to 2019 … in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 4 months ago
Last time we started in Rock Rapids I made the mistake of camping right next to a shuttle stop coming back from town. Trying to sleep with a bunch of drunk people getting off a shuttle late at night made for an interesting evening! Ha, ha.
Gallagher replied to the topic RAGBRAI length and format in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 5 months ago
All of the above makes sense. That’s why I think they’ll keep RAGBRAI “basic” distance at what it’s been averaging lately, with the gravel and Karras Loop the option to do more. On that note, what percentage of riders do you think did the Karras Loop this year? I rode early and most of us were doing it, but later I’m sure that figure drops!
Gallagher started the topic RAGBRAI length and format in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 5 months ago
In recent years I’ve heard riders wish for a longer route on RAGBRAI, but I think that’s unlikely due to the trend. Some quick math shows in the past 25 years, the five-year averages have been (from longest ago to now) 478 miles, 474 miles, 473 miles, 439 miles and 430. That’s a pretty significant change in that span, particularly the past 10…[Read more]
Gallagher replied to the topic Thinking ahead to 2019 … in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 2 years, 5 months ago
Wouldn’t you think a Johnston or Waukee will be an overnight one of these years, or even Ankeny, given the way they’re growing?
Gallagher started the topic Thinking ahead to 2019 … in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 5 months ago
I’m torn on the 2019 route … I think it’ll be either just south of I-80 (Council Bluffs start) or perhaps a Highway 20 route. Thoughts?
Gallagher replied to the topic Traffic control in Davenport abysmal in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 5 months ago
I wish Davenport would NEVER be an end site. It seems the Bix road race is a much bigger deal for the city (and rightfully so, as it’s an annual deal) and aside from the tire dip, there isn’t much enthusiasm for us RAGBRAIers in Davenport. The ride to North Park Mall all but proved that!
Gallagher replied to the topic Pork Belly Ventures – Terrible this year in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 2 years, 5 months ago
My feeling is as long as there is a shuttle reasonably close to bring me downtown, I don’t care where I camp!
Gallagher replied to the topic sleep! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years ago
I used the RAGBRAI transportation my first several years of the ride and it worked great. As somebody else mentioned, if you get a small fan for some white noise (and cooling), ear plugs and maybe even a Benadryl each night before bed, you’ll be fine.
Gallagher replied to the topic sleep! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years ago
My charter through Bikes to You also started a RAGBRAI in Style service which sounds similar to what’s being described … https://www.bikestoyou.com/events/ragbrai-charter-signup-pg102.htm
Gallagher replied to the topic RAGRAI without long training rides in the forum Training 3 years ago
I’ve never done longer than one 50-mile ride per year in prep for the ride and I’ve been fine. I don’t start riding until Memorial Day typically, and I get maybe one 40-mile ride in per week in the early going (maybe two come mid-June on) sprinkled with 15-20 milers the rest of the week. This works great, and I’m in my 50s (I have done this all…[Read more]
Gallagher replied to the topic sleep! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years ago
Actually if you go with a charter, it can be done pretty comfortably. I don’t personally use a tent service (I use a tent cot), but that would make things pretty easy. P
Gallagher replied to the topic Is it too early to prognosticate the 2018 route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 3 years, 4 months ago
I would love to see Camanche … I know they’ve pushed for it. Clinton would be fun again too.
And also, I say NO TO DAVENPORT … that is the lamest end town we have, and maybe it’s because the Bix sucks up the energy. There is no activity or party at the end, you almost feel like you’re in a pass-through town, but instead dip your tire and leave.
Gallagher replied to the topic THE SPACEMEN need to play an official RAGBRAI concert next year in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 3 years, 5 months ago
Boy, I’m sorry I missed them. From the video they sound awesome. I’m thinking next year they should go to a day’s meet-up town and set up in somebody’s yard to get an even bigger audience!!
Gallagher replied to the topic A 700 mile Ragbrai in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 5 months ago
Sounds cool, except the part of them giving out free registration and jerseys. That would simply mean they’d jack up the price of everybody else’s registration fees to help cover that cost!!
Gallagher replied to the topic Never too soon in the forum Training 3 years, 5 months ago
I think this is the year we return to Denison after such a long time … also betting Mo Valley for a starting town and an overnight in Grinnell.