Gthomp0419
- Active 3 years, 11 months ago
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Last year?? in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 10 months ago
Well my sister’s, cousin’s, nephew’s, grandmother’s- twice removed-, Auto Mechanic over heard a guy at the post office telling his wife’s, sister’s, dog she heard the same thing. But I don’t go around spreading rumors……….
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Miles needed? How many hill miles? in the forum Training 5 years, 10 months ago
I agree with Nico ZZZ. Don’t neglect the gym time. Squats, deadlifts, lunges and core work. There is a girl in our group who has maybe 100 miles in every year but is in great shape from Cross-fit. Kills all of us on the hills. The only problem she has is that her butt gets a little sore. (BIOTCH)!!! :) :)
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic What are you riding? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 6 years, 10 months ago
1st Day for the Gravel Loop – 2015 Kona Jake Hybrid with 38mm tires. I rode this bike in last years RAGBRAI.
The rest will be on my 2016 Giant Defy 2.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Sunday's Gravel Loop & Monday's Karras Loop in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 6 years, 10 months ago
Any update on a Patch for the Gravel Loop??
Gthomp0419 started the topic Sunday's Gravel Loop & Monday's Karras Loop in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 1 month ago
Gravel Loop – 81.8 Miles 1,941 Feet of Climb
Karras Loop – 101.3 Miles 2,087 Feet of Climb
Total 183.1 Miles 4,028 Feet of Climb.
A fun first two days!!!
Who’s In??? I am!!
Gthomp0419 started the topic Sunday's Gravel Loop in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 1 month ago
Anybody else going to complete the Gravel Loop on Sunday?? I will be bringing my hybrid bike also to complete the Loop. If anyone has some information about this Loop please share.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Hills: Last year vs this in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 1 month ago
The first 3 days last year was a true test and then followed up by the Karras Loop on day 4. This years route seems easy on paper but hills are hills, miles are miles and heat is heat. With that said I hear my bike calling me and the gym just emailed me that tomorrow is leg day….
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic PICKLE JUICE in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 1 month ago
Ken,
I feel that way about Liver and Onions!!!!!
Gthomp0419 started the topic PICKLE JUICE in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 2 months ago
I remember reading the forums before last years RAGBRAI about drinking pickle juice and thinking GROSS!! Then on the 1st day there were actualy vendors on the side of the road selling pickles and pickle juice. I chuckled to myself until 5 miles from the first overnight town I bonked. That last 5 miles I crawled into town. When I got to camp…[Read more]
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic This is my first RagBrai, looking for advice. in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 7 years, 2 months ago
Lots of good advice. A few more that applied to me:
1. EAT!! This isn’t the week to diet. Your body is going to need every calorie and then some.
2. Learn/Train to use your small “granny” gears with a high candence for the big hills. I know this year is flatter than usual. Last year the first two days were brutal. This year the last three days…[Read more]
Gthomp0419 started the topic Air Force Riding Team in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 8 months ago
Does anybody have the contact info for the Leader of the Air Force Riding Team? I would like to let them know how proud they should be of these Great Men and Women on the way they represented our Country during the ride.
Gthomp0419 started the topic First Year Rider's Comments and Reflections in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 8 months ago
2016 RAGBRAI was my first and won’t be my last. Nothing could have prepaird me for the experiece except for the experience itself. Experiencing all different people, their stories, where they have come from and why they are there was amazing.
MY FAV:
Meeting Lucy – A lovely 83 year old lady with the greatest personality. I can’t remember how may…[Read more]
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic Where do Ragbrai people shower? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 9 months ago
“This one time at Band Camp, I ………….
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic What Do You Do For Training? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 9 months ago
FSU guy has become Anonymous. Did they remove him?? It would be really fun to know his real story.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic What Do You Do For Training? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 9 months ago
Amanda,
I do do some core training but not as much as i should. Yes this is my first RAGBRAI and I’m really excited. I am afraid of the heat. Yesterday it was 90 here but felt like 100 due to the humidity. At the end of my ride i was toast. Hope to meet you and some of the other riders that have posted here. Im using PBV this year.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic What Do You Do For Training? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 9 months ago
I want to apologize for my lauguage above. If I could i would edit the BAD words.
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic What Do You Do For Training? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 9 months ago
FSU,
You’re a Salty little fucker aren’t you!! You don’t know me or anything about me. Did the kids at school not let you play with them at recess?? I bet you were the bully that got his ass kicked. So sad that your ego is so small probably like your dick. I can tell you’re a real ass!! GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!!
Gthomp0419 replied to the topic What Do You Do For Training? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIV – 2016 7 years, 9 months ago
Lots of dancing going on here.
