Joe Chavis

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Rethink Opportunity on RAGBRAI 48 Symbol for 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 1 week ago

Well, this is by no means my original creation. However, whatever the logo is… PLEASE write the date on said logo as…….. since this would have been my 25th consecutive ride….and this is to cover both rides to keep my string…. OK ok… drum roll please…….2020one

Amen.

Joe Chavis started the topic Souvenir Packs in the forum Miscellaneous 5 months, 1 week ago

RAGBRAI people. I rode my first RAGBRAI in 1996, thinking I would give it a try (once). I had so much fun, that I decided I’d ride 5 years and stop. For the first 6 years I ordered the Registers souvenir packs. Never opened the brown shipping papers. They are “doing” me no good. If you have any interest in owning these historical documents, for…[Read more]

Joe Chavis replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tandem rider funny. Not really a joke, but kinda funny. I finally gave in and decided to ride a tandem with a sig/ot. Learned the lingo and technique of the tandem experience.

I was told that the correct terms are: Captain, and Stoker.

It took only one ride to realize that if one is riding with a wife, girl friend, or most likely any female, and…[Read more]

Joe Chavis replied to the topic IT COULD ONLY HAPPEN ON RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Southerners…. make that TWO of us on the ride. dagg nab it. 2, the number… y’all know that I mean.

Joe Chavis replied to the topic IT COULD ONLY HAPPEN ON RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hey RAGBRAI kids. I really enjoyed reading the posts on this topic. This year had it happened woulda been my 24th consecutive ride, all the way from North Cakalaki. I got lots of only on RAGBRAI stories, most about the trust and generosity of the people in Iowa who allow me and our gaggle of funny talking southerners to camp, sleep, eat, shower -…[Read more]

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Ride Suggestions if RAGBRAI cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 12 months ago

Hey. I live in NC. Have ridden every CNC except the first one and 23 consecutive RAGBRAI’s.Yep, sometimes it rains in NC, course sometimes it rains in Iowa. Maybe not 4 days in a row? Sometimes, at least 4, it tornadoes in Iowa, sometimes it’s hot in Iowa. Do not come to a mountain ride and expect 80degrees, bring a jacket. Do Not ride any of…[Read more]

Joe Chavis replied to the topic How many counties have you visited? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 1 month ago

Ida know. But in 24yrs. A whole lotta bunch.

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Des Moines area team looking for additional members. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 1 month ago

Hi. Hope you have a great RAGBRAI. I like math. 15 members, half male and half female. How you do that? It had to be asked. I’m not the only one. Just the only one ‘dumb’ enough to ask. So, what did I win. I know I’m on camera or something.

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Refunds of Registration Fees if RAGBRAI is Cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 1 month ago

IF you only drink water (Ugh) pour it into a Corona bottle….. same salute….same salutation…..

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Refunds of Registration Fees if RAGBRAI is Cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 1 month ago

Just raise your Corona OR Corona light….. and say “salute”

Joe Chavis replied to the topic I don't understand the anger. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 4 months ago

Whew!!! More lashing on a dead horse? Outsider view to follow – I will be brief. I do not have any IR or Register ties. I simply come to Iowa on vacation – that was until my retirement in2016. Now I drive out for a bike ride no vacation needed. I was not ‘angry’ about the decision of another RIDE… op to ride…[Read more]

Joe Chavis replied to the topic E-Bikers, A Few Etiquette Improvements in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 4 months ago

Hi kids. I had to ‘chime’ in on this topic. My first RAGBRAI I was “Virgin” trained to SPEAK to any rider in close proximity that I was passing, I was young(er) a member of a race team AND I passed a lot of riders. Always with a southerndrawl good morning, nice day, not another heel (hill), nice bike, where ya from….etc. On your…[Read more]

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Some of us would like to do both rides in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 4 months ago

I got at least 20 riding kits( Or I can find a laundry)…retired…already be in Iowa -don’t care how many miles it is from the end of IR to RAGBRAI. Got my van , got my trailer. May need a new crew – all retired or having 2weeks to give up for the experience. Ima ride both. Might be a one time chance of a lifetime.

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Iowa’s Ride new dates in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 5 months ago

Well, this decision is almost perfect.Living in NC and traveling to Iowa (LONG DRIVE) for what will be my 24th consecutive ‘rag’ ride -I have been quiet. Until now. I have opinion galore but no sayso on the recent rift. I love Iowa – the state, it’s inhabitants and RAGBRAI(obvious?) .. but.being just another visitor -Mr.TJ hasn’t the slightest…[Read more]

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Tips to move old RAGBRAI bike tags? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 9 months ago

DO NOT ebba ebba nebba ebba ride a different bike to RAGBRAI. Man I shoulda been a NASA level problem solver. Stack ’em up.
BE Fun Have Safe

Joe Chavis replied to the topic No Mississippi Dip in Keokuk? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 9 months ago

IF you wanna dip….. I’m sure you can find the river, once you arrive. Official dippin’ spot or not.

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Who all is going to Marne ?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 9 months ago

Yeah, I keep seeing this question, and wonder why it’s a question, ’cause less I flunked remedial reading Marne is on the route? So I assume it’s to seek – inside info as to whether or not Marne is a thing to do stop? So to answer, Marne was a great stop when it was not a stop. My first ever really crazy naked(ish) beer slide stop….drink a bit…[Read more]

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Team with bus, looking for in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 10 months ago

This sounds great. Too bad so sad, that I am already traveling in my ole ‘hope we make it’ van from North Carolina. Ima keep you in mind for future RAGBRAI treks.

Be Fun Have Safe

Joe Chavis replied to the topic Is a lock necessary? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 1 year, 10 months ago

23rd RAGBRAI, never locked my bike. Never been stolen, but I do for the most part ride crap bikes? A couple of my traveling partners, stole my bike from me whole is was sleeping, ( their idea of a joke) on one trip and sold it to some lady for $25. She took it to her camp, but her husband assured her it must be a joke…. they returned the bike.…[Read more]

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