jelly0317
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jelly0317 replied to the topic Home Stay's in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 1 week ago
Yes, the camo panniers are still going strong. This year, I’ve got about 20 bike bands displayed on a board under the “Davenport 72-73” license plate on the back. Hopefully, I can do enough RAGBRAIs to fill up the rest of the board!
jelly0317 replied to the topic The Clarence Pickard Challenge in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I remember that the first thing I did with my Sports Tourer was to remove those extra brake levers. I also removed the metal plates surrounding both chainwheels which Schwinn had installed to prevent chain-dropping. Can you widen the rear triangle enough to accommodate a 1×10 configuration?
jelly0317 replied to the topic The Clarence Pickard Challenge in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Are you keeping the original shifters, mounted up by the handlebar stem?
jelly0317 replied to the topic Home Stay's in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I agree; time to move on. Let’s get ready for a safe, fun-filled L!
jelly0317 replied to the topic Home Stay's in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I have never claimed to be an expert, and I wouldn’t dream of trying to define a “savvy” rider based on how I ride RAGBRAI. Particularly when your advice consists primarily of ambiguous gems like not setting up a tent because something better “usually always” comes around.
jelly0317 replied to the topic Home Stay's in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago
All of your posts are crystal clear. You obviously know more about how to do RAGBRAI than any of us mere mortals, even those with 38 RAGBRAIs under their belt. So, continue going door-to-door with your Freddy the Freeloader routine, and I’ll continue to stumble through in my futile attempt to be “savvy”.
jelly0317 replied to the topic How to better motivate "bandits" to register in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Every time the bandit and/or ebike arguments start on this forum, I’m reminded of Tony “Duke” Evers’ advice to Apollo Creed in “Rocky II”: “I know what you’re feeling. Let it go. Let it go!”.
jelly0317 replied to the topic 2023 Overnight Towns in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I doubt if either the Sauk Rail, High Trestle, or Chichaqua Trails will be part of the official route, although many riders will opt for them. I’d also be surprised if the Fairgrounds will be used, although it would be ideal. Waterworks Park is more likely.
jelly0317 replied to the topic Home Stay's in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago
If that’s what it takes to be a “savvy” rider, no, thanks. And, describing a tent as “sweltering” is the definition of hyperbole.
jelly0317 replied to the topic Home Stay's in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago
After 38 RAGBRAIs, I’m not sure what “something better usually always comes along” means, but I guess I’m not “savvy” enough.
jelly0317 replied to the topic Home Stay's in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I disagree with your assertion that there is “little or no food at the main camp”. The two most likely main campground locations are at the high school or fairgrounds. The high school cafeteria will usually serve dinner, typically spaghetti, and the fairgrounds will usually have a 4H or Cattlemen’s stand. You won’t have a varied menu, but you…[Read more]
jelly0317 replied to the topic The Clarence Pickard Challenge in the forum RAGBRAI L – 2023 2 months ago
My first ten-speed was a 1971 Schwinn Sports Tourer, one model up from the Super Sport. Although it had some nice components, it was a typical Schwinn tank. Two years later, I bought a much lighter Raleigh Super Course, and swapped out its cottered Stronglight crankset for a TA, later converting it to a triple. I’ve ridden that bike for 29 of…[Read more]
jelly0317 replied to the topic Laundry-mats in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Another alternative: bring enough clothes that you don’t need to use a laundromat.
jelly0317 replied to the topic 2023 Overnights? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 7 months ago
Missouri Valley is overdue.
jelly0317 replied to the topic RAGBRAI 50TH JERSEY DESIGN in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months, 2 weeks ago
I’d like to see a jersey covered–other than panels on the front (RAGBRAI L) and rear (map)–with as many Duffy drawings of “famous” RAGBRAIers of the past fifty years as possible.
jelly0317 replied to the topic Is there such service?Ride needed on Friday back to Charles City from West Union in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 7 months, 3 weeks ago
We used this service from Charles City to Mason City today, and were much impressed. $1/mile fare is more than reasonable. I would highly recommend him.
jelly0317 replied to the topic Is there such service?Ride needed on Friday back to Charles City from West Union in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 8 months ago
Scroll down to the “Herbie’s Rides and Roadside Assistance” thread.
jelly0317 replied to the topic Informal Poll: What time will you start riding on Wednesday, the 103 mile day? in the forum RAGBRAI XLIX – 2022 8 months, 1 week ago
8:00, as always
jelly0317 replied to the topic Looking for ride from Lansing to Mt Pleasant on 7/30. in the forum Looking For / Offering Rides 8 months, 1 week ago
Sorry, wrong thread!
jelly0317 replied to the topic Looking for ride from Lansing to Mt Pleasant on 7/30. in the forum Looking For / Offering Rides 8 months, 1 week ago
8:00, as always
