Jose Medina

Jose Medina replied to the topic Crystal Ball in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 1 week ago

It would have been great if we would have had T. Gap Woo for entertainment when we were in Storm Lake in the parking lot having refreshments.

Jose Medina replied to the topic Crystal Ball in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 1 week ago

My wife and I stayed at Kings Pointe in Storm Lake on which would have been day one on Ragbrai 2020. We enjoyed watching riders ride in on their own. There were busses and trailers out in the parking lot. Someone had a trailer with a built in bar that was serving refreshments. There was a small crowd and we toasted to Ragbrai 2020 and 2021. So, we…[Read more]

Jose Medina replied to the topic Team Bus for Sale in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Hi , I am just curious. Are you not doing Ragbrai anymore or just not doing it as a club. I have heard teams divided because of the other ride which is sad and I hope that is not the case here. Too many great memories on Ragbrai. I remember seeing your team bus many times. Keep riding and stay safe.

Jose Medina replied to the topic RAGBRAI, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone RAGBRAI XLVIII to 2021. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 12 months ago

Very difficult decision but the right one. We have to look at the safety of everyone. The Highway Patrol and all the emergency personel would also be exposed.The prediction right now is that the worst is still to come with second and third waves of this virus. There are people in China that have had the virus and are getting reinfected again. We…[Read more]

Jose Medina replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago

Welcome ! RIDE Safe !

Jose Medina replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago

Lawnchairman, Your joke came on my email. I think the Park Ranger had something to do with the editing. Funny !!

Jose Medina replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago

T.Gap Woo. I think you should be one of the stage acts on the next Ragbrai. At least an opening act. Too funny ! I would attend. We need people like you !!!

Jose Medina replied to the topic Ride Suggestions if RAGBRAI cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago

Steve H. Congrats on your many years of Ragbrai. Great advice !I have done 30 and hope to be at your 40 someday. Stay safe ! I am always thinking about our fellow riders and how this virus has impacted their lives. God Bless.

Jose Medina replied to the topic Ride Suggestions if RAGBRAI cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago

If Ragbrai does not happen this year, I plan on visiting a couple of the overnight towns for the day and riding around town. I might even spend the night and enjoying a nice dinner even if it is carry-out. I will respect social distancing if it is still in effect. I do live in the great state of Iowa. It’s home.

Jose Medina replied to the topic Training…and so it began. in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago

In all the years that I have done Ragbrai ( 30) it is the heat that gets most riders not the amount of miles you have ridden. I always tell new riders that after you do a training ride , stay out in the heat. Go work in the garden or go handwash your car. Do not go back into air conditioning. I have seen riders put in thousand+ miles and had to…[Read more]

Jose Medina replied to the topic Refunds of Registration Fees if RAGBRAI is Cancelled in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year ago

I agree with mootsman. Way too early to be thinking about cancellations. China and South Korea are already recovering. This virus does not like heat or humidity .This is still March. This is suppose to taper off and come back late in the year. I would be more concerned about all the football games in the fall and Super Bowl being cancelled.

Jose Medina replied to the topic Whole route announced? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 1 month ago

Hi KenH , did you say work from home or bike from home.I hope you live somewhere warm . Lucky you !

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

I think that by July,we need to come up with a Ragbrai safe greeting. Maybe just touching helmets or something along that line. I am sure someone or some team will come up with something creative.

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

Ragbrai will go on. I will give up any money for registration or Charter service . It is not their fault. I will do what ever it takes to keep Ragbrai going for my next generation. I do not expect or want a refund if Ragbrai does not happen. I will do trail rides during that time and be happy not to be at work. I may even visit some of the…[Read more]

Jose Medina replied to the topic Questions from a first time RAGBRAI rider… in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 1 month ago

Lauren, In 30 years of Ragbrai ,I will try and get in about 600 miles before Ragbrai. I will do 15 to 20 mile days in the heat. After you ride stay out in the heat. Go wash your car, work out in the garden. Do not go back into air conditioning. Most people I have seen have trouble because of the heat and humidity, not the miles or hills. Every…[Read more]

Jose Medina replied to the topic CPAP? in the forum Miscellaneous 1 year, 1 month ago

You should check the website with Pork Belly Ventures. They offer a trailer with charging stations. They also offer refridgeration for any medications you may have. I am using them as a charter. 30 year veteran.

Jose Medina replied to the topic considering offering driver and accomidation support in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 2 months ago

Brant. As part of the Ragbrai family ,I wish the best for you and your family. I hope some team helps you out. I will help spread the word. Our prayers to you and your wife and family. God Bless you !

Jose Medina replied to the topic Tandem trike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 2 months ago

Jboz , you should be proud. God Bless you both. I will probably be in the slow lane with you sometime. I will turn 70 on this Ragbrai. I have no plans on stopping.

Jose Medina replied to the topic Tandem trike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 2 months ago

Jboz. Great post. I remember a family of four that the parents wanted to get their teenage kids away from the video world and made them go on Ragbrai as a family. The kids were not happy about it . In a couple days, the kids were having such a great time that they were getting up BEFORE , Mom and Dad in the morning and on the road. I think they…[Read more]

Jose Medina replied to the topic Tandem trike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 year, 2 months ago

Yup , I am sure it was all in fun but true , lots of laughing. The story about the two couples was true too.

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