Jboz
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Jboz replied to the topic What motivates you to ride? in the forum Training 1 day, 23 hours ago
LCM – the title of your post poses one question: “What motivates you to ride?”
The last sentence in your post however poses a slightly different question: “What are your motivations to train?”
These might be the same for many riders, but they are different for me. So I will provide 2 different (but connected) answers.
My general motivation to…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic 2021 Route Announcement Party Livestream in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 1 day ago
Like Ken H., given how so many businesses and organizations are hurting, I’m trying to be pretty generous these days. Bigger tips, more donations, etc.. I may or may not do the livestream, but $25 isn’t going to break my budget, so I will consider it a very worthy charitable donation that has a little benefit of getting a free livestream thrown in.
Jboz replied to the topic Baggers What's it like? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 1 day ago
I will relay the bagging experience of my son, who went self-supported in 2018. He was 19 at the time, and his main reason for bagging was to see what it was like. What he especially liked the feeling independence and the ability to sleep in. What he disliked was getting last dibs on campsites because he hit the road around 10AM and rolled into…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Rethink Opportunity on RAGBRAI 48 Symbol for 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks, 2 days ago
It’s growing on me. Beats the green & orange corn logo of 2014.
Jboz replied to the topic Who has registered? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Me. 2021 will be my 1st RAGBRAI as a retired dude. Every past year I had to juggle work and travel schedules, often resulting in me having to bail at the last minute and try to sell my credentials. No uncertainty this year…except for the obvious.
Jboz replied to the topic 2021 Route Announcement Party Livestream in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 1 week ago
Riders are going to be so amped up for 2021, there won’t need to be the usual hype and drama of the annual RAP. The only climactic event will hopefully be the “RAGBRAI is 100% happening!” announcement, whenever that is.
Jboz replied to the topic Crystal Ball in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Contraction and transmission rate is spiky, while death rates of those contracting the virus continue to fall sharply. More people are getting this, but fewer are dying from it. The vast majority experience mild symptoms. Any virologist can look at the numbers and tell you we are fast approaching herd immunity as we speak, vaccine or no…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Understand the concerns. At the same time, we as a society must be able to navigate, in various ways, the present reality we find ourselves in. Over these last eight months we have learned quite a lot about the virus, adapting to new protocols and modifying the ways in which we carry on the tasks of life. We also have a more precise…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Dieter, I appreciate how the team is leaning into this rather than away from it. And I’m very encouraged to know that the Forum is being actively read by those who are in a position to make a difference. When I wrote those 9 ideas up, I was spitballing a little, and I completely understand why #4 & #5 would alter the very essence of RAGBRAI.…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Crystal Ball in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 4 weeks ago
I just consulted my mystical sources…for realz. It’s ON!
Jboz replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months ago
Mike – I wasn’t suggesting RAGBRAI would need to do “all these things”. Just throwing out a random buffet of ideas, some of which could be viable next July…or may not even be needed.
Jboz replied to the topic Like Your Electric Derailleurs? Were there issues? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 1 week ago
My superpower is the ability to take a derailleur that only needs a slight adjustment…and turn it into a hopelessly clattering, skipping frustrating experience. So despite my extreme skepticism, I took the plunge and kitted out my bike with Shimano Di2. I have to say, so far it has far exceeded my expectations. Shifts have been smooth, fast,…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 1 week ago
Wow. Pretty serious civil liberties implications there. Brave New World meets 1984.
Jboz replied to the topic Cycling tattoo's in the forum Miscellaneous 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I’m well known among my friends for changing my mind frequently. I might buy a bike, fall in love with it, then sell it a year later for something new…no reason, just because. Same with cars, furniture, etc.. Weird & wasteful, I know. As such, I have toyed with the idea of getting a cycling tattoo, but the permanent nature of them doesn’t…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic "Clean" RAGBRAI 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Let’s hope & pray CV19 is a distant memory by July 2021. But in case a cure, vaccines, treatments and herd immunity haven’t emerged to diminish it, probably not a bad thing to plan for.
As I see it, the biking part on it’s own probably isn’t where the transmission risk is highest…the risk is all the densely packed congregating that happens in…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Rim vs. Disc Brakes, Worth While for Buying a New Bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Not sure “no real benefit” is accurate. Ultimately, the market decides. A slick marketing campaign for a useless product might get a few suckers, but it will be a very short-term proposition and the product will eventually fade away. For a product to stick around, consumers weigh the pros and cons and deem it a good thing. Consumers in…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic Rim vs. Disc Brakes, Worth While for Buying a New Bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Definitely not worth buying a new bike just to get disc brakes. That said, if you happen to get the itch for a new bike, it’s a decent way to rationalize the purchase to yourself or your spouse.
I’ve had rim braking systems, mechanical disk systems and hydraulic systems. There are pros and cons for each. For pure performance, stopping power…[Read more]
Jboz replied to the topic New Clothing Vendor for 2022? Attn: Dieter in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I have some decent Primal jerseys too, but like Mootsman…my 2014 jersey was a disaster. I intend to have a seamstress try to do something with the sleeves. Both are super tight, like constricting. Can’t even wear it, but it’s my least favorite RAGBRAI design so it’s no great loss.