Gallagher
- Active 5 months ago
Gallagher started the topic 2022 Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 5 months ago
Any ideas? I am guessing central Iowa, including Des Moines.
Gallagher replied to the topic Teams that Steal in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Dang wig stealers … I preach and preach, but you know kids these days. They don’t listen and keep stealing wigs. 🤣🤣
Gallagher replied to the topic RAGBRAI 2021 IS HISTORY in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I wrote RAGBRAI officials last night to thank them for the very short final day this year. In past years, when the final day is 60 or so miles, people tend to blow through the pass-through towns in order to catch charters. This year allowed people to give the pass-throughs the love they deserve. I hope the short final day can continue in the future!
Gallagher started the topic FYI for Iowa's Ride 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 9 months, 3 weeks ago
We wanted to inform you that we will be modifying Iowa’s Ride to a weekend event that will take place in Eldora, Iowa on July 16-18, 2021.
We had several of our small community schools or city facilities that were still not comfortable opening their facilities needed for overnight camping throughout this upcoming summer. Since we were m…[Read more]
Gallagher replied to the topic what a bummer no beer for me anymore. ragbrai without beer? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year 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 2 years, 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 2 years, 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 2 years, 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 2 years, 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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
