GP_in_SD
- Active 2 months, 2 weeks ago
GP_in_SD replied to the topic the passing of Grandpa RAGBRAI, John Karras. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 5 months ago
Wow, that’s sad. Did my first Ragbrai in 1975 and 20+ since then. Even after moving to CA in 1985, Ragbrai was always a good reason to come back to see Iowa and relatives in the dog days of summer.
RIP
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Biking software in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 7 months ago
Use Strava’s free version on your phone. It will use the phones GPS to record your route and track mileage.
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Covid Concerns in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 9 months ago
I’m bringing a mask and will use it if crowds get to tight in pass through towns. Hand sanitizer as well and no beers or sodas from ice tanks where people just stick there hands in and pull one out. Draft beer only :-)
GP_in_SD replied to the topic SUPPORT SERVICES WILL BE A BIT THIN in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 9 months ago
Can you post the article hear or summarize? The Register has this article blocked with a paywall so the link won’t bring up the article for non-subscribers/out of state riders. Thanks
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Answers to newbie questions? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 10 months ago
“underwear under the bike shorts?” Yes and No Mostly yes for regular bike shorts but always no for my bibs. Bibs are already to “snug” without underwear! WOOHOO
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Lottery results? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 years, 11 months ago
I registered as a day rider and paid fees on Sunday night and got an email today saying I an official rider and made it through the lottery. So that was very quick turnaround. I was surprised thinking I wouldn’t hear until after the day rider registration closed at the end of May but I’ll take it.
GP_in_SD replied to the topic in the forum GP_in_SD 3 years, 2 months ago
I’m having this same problem most of the time when I use my standard PC Chrome browser buy not when I switch to Microsoft Edge.
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Untitled ngg_pictures in the forum GP_in_SD 3 years, 2 months ago
Pfizer’s and Moderna’s vaccine is a messenger RNA vaccine (mRNA) not an RNA vaccine. Two different animals. I’m not a doctor or scientist but have been an investor in biotech, specifically IONS, for over 20 years that specialize in mRNA drug development and I doubt there is little chance of autoimmune issues with the mRNA vaccines.…[Read more]
GP_in_SD replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 years, 6 months ago
Agree 100% Luv2Ski. If there is a reliable vaccine we all should be required to get one. Doubt there will be a Ragbrai without. I like the other ideas expressed here as well like hand sanitizer, temp checks etc. My first Ragbrai was in 1975 and I have done 20+ since. I would say that on at least half of those rides someone in our group has…[Read more]
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Ride Suggestions if RAGBRAI cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 years ago
Mike and Ken, I live in SD but haven’t specifically done this event before. In looking at their website it looks like it is basically a ride on the coast highway south from Oceanside on a Saturday. I ride that route frequently but in reverse, Del Mar north and back. Fantastic ride and although the coast highway can be very car busy (not so much…[Read more]
GP_in_SD replied to the topic ragbrai.com inaccessible from France in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 9 months ago
I’m living in Europe this summer and therefore won’t make Ragbrai :-( but have been reading the forums. I use a VPN so that I can log in through a US IP address and get local news etc. I just tested by turning the VPN off and sure enough, here in Barcelona, I got the USA Today notice that I was in the EU and couldn’t get access. Turned the VPN…[Read more]
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Heat concerns in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 9 months ago
My first Ragbrai was III and I’ve done 25 or so since (lost count at this point). I remember a very hot Ragbrai in the late 70’s. It was one of my first wearing true bike shorts and I was amazed one day that it was so hot when we got in town my black shorts were stained white with salt sweat. As I recall, someone died that day and I think that…[Read more]
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Des Moines area team has room for one additional member in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 4 years, 10 months ago
Hi Paul,
Say hi to the team. Missing this years ride and the group already. Hope to ride with you guys again in 2020.
Full Pint
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Fair Shot Coffee not Returning this Year in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 9 months ago
“Fair Shot Coffee
July 11 at 9:58 AM ·
Sorry to report that we will not make it to Ragbrai this year. The fees are so high that we would lose money if we went. We love you all but cannot support your coffee habit”
Its to bad that smaller vendors are being driven out by high fees charged. Those remaining will likely charge higher for their…[Read more]
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Packet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 9 months ago
I was getting really nervous as well as we are leaving in 8 days for Ragbrai but got an email early this morning saying my packet/jersey are in USPS 2-day delivery mail today. Definitely late in getting things out this year and with the amount of advance time they have not sure why they waited till the last minute to ship.
GP_in_SD started the topic 2018 Jersey in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 10 months ago
How many have received their 2018 jersey ordered when submitting registration. I’m registered but have not seen or heard anything about the jersey. PS check for registration and jersey was cashed
GP_in_SD replied to the topic Concessions at campsite in Newton this year in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 5 years, 11 months ago
I agree, Maid Rites and frozen candy bars. Milky Way for meeeeeee!
