Jboz
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Jboz started the topic Sigh: Tomorrow should be Day 1 of the double cross in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
I am among those who was planning to do the back/forth ride. My retirement earlier this year made it possible. Right now I should be in Dubuque with tent pitched and getting ready for a nice day tomorrow. But the stars didn’t exactly align this year.
Without any history with IR, there is no big sense of loss today, nor will there be one…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Chain Lube in the forum Miscellaneous 1 week, 4 days ago
Lawnchairman, I have not experienced any washing away of wax during rain riding. The concern over rain and wax is related to the potential for some surface rust to develop on a waxed chain after wet condition. In those situations, I simply wipe the drivetrain down (which is a much cleaner operation than a traditionally lubed chain) to dry it…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Chain Lube in the forum Miscellaneous 1 week, 5 days ago
This is a hotly debated topic on most cycling forums. Personally I use a parafin wax…switched over about a year ago and love it. I rewax about every 300 miles, but obviously would need to stretch that out a bit on RAGBRAI. I like to keep my bikes super clean, and a waxed chain really helps with that. But lots of people use regular chain lube…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Latest on TJ in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 weeks ago
I agree that TJ has done many positive things for cycling and RAGBRAI over the years. As far as his integrity, I only have this: In the brief span of time when RAGBRAI had been cancelled but Iowa’s Ride was still scheduled, I reached out to TJ about signing up. He quickly responded to me to hold off, not send any money, and to wait a few weeks.…[Read more]
Jboz started the topic COVID 19: Asymptomatic people are highly unlikely to be carriers. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month ago
New report by the World Health Organization.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/08/health/coronavirus-asymptomatic-spread-who-bn/index.html
We have also learned that COVID has a very low transmission factor on surfaces. Further, the fatality rate for younger people and those without any co-morbidity factors is extremely low.
My take: In…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 1 week ago
CanDak looks interesting to me. Only concern is they built in some long days…one is 96 miles. That’s a little beyond my current level of comfort. In 5 prior RAGBRAIs, I haven’t sagged once, so I am hesitant to jump into a ride with a 96 mile day.
Jboz replied to the topic Riding companions wanted: Summer 2020 mini-RAGBRAI (actually very mini) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Eric – PM me and let’s start a conversation about routes, dates and logistics. For anyone else who is mildly interested, post here.
Jboz replied to the topic Riding companions wanted: Summer 2020 mini-RAGBRAI (actually very mini) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Eric – the MI route I’m considering is a close retrace of the Shoreline West route. Starting out around Luddington, and heading north up the shore through Glen Arbor, over to Traverse City, then up to Charlevois, Petosky and Mackinac City. Or possibly reversing that starting out in Mackinac City and heading south. It would be a one-way route,…[Read more]
Jboz started the topic Riding companions wanted: Summer 2020 mini-RAGBRAI (actually very mini) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Looking to form a small, informal touring group (no more than 4 to 6 total due to COVID) of like-minded riders.
My situation: The group I’ve been doing RAGBRAI with has sort of disbanded for 2020 and plans to regroup for 2021. I’ve suggested a homemade small DIY tour with them, and one or two might be game, but most of them are all still w…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic For the first time I am on track to reach training mileage goal in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Niles – I’m in the same boat. Really tracking well, and feeling comfortable on longer and longer rides (40+ at the moment). Doing great on hills too. I too am ready, but…
So, can’t do anything about RAGBRAI this year. I will be getting creative this summer with a couple of RAGBRAI similation rides. Won’t be the same, but…
Jboz replied to the topic Double Cross July 19 – 31, 2021 in the forum Miscellaneous 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Having recently joined the ranks of happily retired, my schedule now allows for the double cross/FAB. I am most definitely in.
Jboz replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Larry Klaaren – you and I appear to have parallel lives at the moment. Both of my in-laws are (were in one case) in their 90’s and in locked-down nursing homes. Sadly, my wife’s dad passed 2 weeks ago today at age 96. The lock-down is necessary, but really painful for these seniors who really depend on family. In my father-in-law’s case, the…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I like KenH’s idea of heading to a town that will serve as a home base for a few days…then doing 3 or 4 different loops starting and ending in that same town. I like my hot showers, comfy beds and AC, so I will probably go the budget hotel route. Free breakfast, free WiFi and a pool are a nice bonus. And room rates are pretty reasonable this…[Read more]
Jboz started the topic Anyone doing a DIY multi-day tour this summer? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Look like every organized group cycling tour this summer is cancelled. But the road is calling, at least it is for me. And I suspect small towns across the US will be welcoming to a lone cycle tourist (or small group) passing through with money to spend on inns & restaurants…of course respecting social distancing guidelines.
Anyone thinking…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 1 week ago
There is a guy who wakes up at 5 am and rides a bicycle until noon every single day. He does this no matter what – regardless of rain, snow, or thunder.
One day, however, the conditions are especially horrible. There is heavy hail, brutal winds, and very slippery ice patches. Finally, after an hour, he turns around and heads back home.
He dries…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 1 week ago
My neighbors complained that my dog was chasing their kid on his bicycle.
But that’s impossible. My dog does not even have a bicycle.
Jboz replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 1 week ago
Since we are talking about bikes falling over…
Q: Why did the bicycle keep falling over?
Q: Because it was two tired.
Jboz replied to the topic Iowa's Ride is… in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 1 week ago
BB – my feelings exactly. When I ride, I get that same feeling of freedom and adventure that I felt when I was 8 years old and first able to expand boundaries. My first bike made my world open up exponentially. That feeling of an instant expanse of time and space. I have longed for that feeling ever sense, and I feel it when I’m on my bike…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Anyone interested in doing the two rides anyway? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 2 weeks ago
So, are we talking about a big group (like hundreds) of riders all doing a quasi-RAGBRAI by riding the exact route on the scheduled days? If so, they probably would be frowned on and I would not want any part of that.
But I am considering getting together with a few friends and doing a “home grown” 6 or 7 day route, probably circular, and…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Bubba's Pampered Peddlers in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why twist the knife? I don’t think there is any need for that. He may not have handled it perfectly, but he’s trying to make things right. I think he should be given the benefit of the doubt. He’s not some slick, well-funded corporation with lawyers and a PR department. He’s a small business person who has worked his ass off to deliver a…[Read more]