KenH
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KenH replied to the topic Rim vs. Disc Brakes, Worth While for Buying a New Bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 days, 15 hours ago
I’ve had hydraulic disc breaks on my primary ride for two years now. The rim brakes on my previous bike would lock up the wheels under any condition so discs have no power advantage over them because your stopping power is limited by your tire adhesion in both cases so it is exactly the same. I don’t ride a lot in mud, maybe discs have a power…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic Maquoketa No Longer Hosting in 2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 days, 16 hours ago
Sounds like a good call on the town’s part. Sorry about the impact on Maquoketa and the other towns that would have been on the route. There will be other years.
It does open the door to a route guessing contest. Will the RAGBRAI team put one together? I suspect they will, the absence this year was due to factors beyond their control and it is…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic $15 Credit in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I let Andrea know that I had not received mine on Friday after carefully checking and double checking my inbox, spam, junk, etc folders to make sure that I did not miss it. Yesterday Anne sent me an email with the code, thanks for that Andrea and Anne!
KenH replied to the topic Crystal Ball in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 weeks ago
RAGBRAI will happen in 2021!
The chances for Iowa’s Ride seem dimmer now that TJ has left the building. It could still happen.
In other news an alien spacecraft will land in Omaha in about 6 weeks. The science officer will run a write in campaign for US president claiming natural born residency since her home planet is technically part of US…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic 2020 RAGBRAI Roadshow in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Looks like fun. One in western Iowa, two near Cedar Rapids, the rest near Des Moines. I suppose it was too much to hope there would be one in the NE Illinois part of Iowa? Yeah, I know that would be highly unusual but it would attract some people. Perhaps too many in fact.
I have a question. From what I hear the windstorm that woke everyone up in…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic $15 Credit in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I don’t believe I have received a $15 credit. I got a 10% credit for being a virtual ride participant, but no $15 credit that I am aware of. I never got an email confirming my registration next year either and I thought the credit was supposed to come with that. I have, however, received the jersey for next year!
KenH replied to the topic Can I do it on a BMX Bike? in the forum RAGBRAI XLV – 2017 2 months ago
Who knows? Like many people he never reported back. RAGBRAI could be done on any kind of bike. It appears that the Whip has about 56 gear inches. Bicycle Bill calculated that above on his way to calculating the wheel circumference. Most people just stop at the gear inches which sounds odd and gives you the equivalent size wheel you would have if…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic RAGBRAI 1994 Double Loop – Why?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months ago
I have the book that John and Ann wrote. Found it for sale in a bookshop in Ottumwa the last time we were there, 2016 wasn’t it? It’s a great book, I highly recommend it!
My memory says that the gravel loop started in 2015 and it was pancake flat and fairly well packed, at least the automobile tire tracks were packed. You could find loose stuff…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic Tubeless tires in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months ago
I got a new Trek 920 in 2018 after I got home from RAGBRAI. It came with tubeless compatible rims and I put tubeless tires on it in the spring of 2019. So I did last year’s RAGBRAI tubeless and had no issues. Of course I did the previous 7 RAGBRAI’s on tubed tires and had two flats, the only two flats I have had on the road since I started riding…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic RAGBRAI 1994 Double Loop – Why?? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months ago
The year that the Karras loop was so named is mentioned somewhere in the RAGBRAI chronicles that can be found on this website, if anyone has the time/interest to do the research. Last time I looked the chronicles did not have the few most recent years documented. I hope that someone does that before they become too poorly remembered to write up…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic Rethink Opportunity on RAGBRAI 48 Symbol for 2021? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months ago
Well, I already have my 2020/2021 jersey so I can tell you that the Register does have them in stock, probably enough in stock for the full expected ridership, and that diminishes the chances that they will redo them. If you really hate them and express your opinion then I suppose there is always the chance that they will replace them. I think it…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic First RAGBRAI Memories in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months ago
My cycling career started in the 1950’s on the gravel driveway of my grandfather’s farm. My frugal father had bought me an old 26″ adult bike “that I would grow into”. It was just barely capable of being adjusted for my size so that I did not need blocks on the pedals or training wheels either. I learned to ride in about 15 minutes using the…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic Le Mars to Storm Lake in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 3 weeks ago
You can see all of the meeting towns here. That should help with your route guesses!
KenH replied to the topic Dip sites in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 1 week ago
It is never to early to worry about the start of the ride dip site because TJ never seemed concerned about it at all!
I wish that when the ride starts on a town well removed from the border that the route would just include a jog to the west and a suitable dip site. It’s not like RAGBRAI ever takes a direct route from point A to point B! And the…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic Can anyone get a response from the organizers? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 1 week ago
Yes we are just over a year from the next ride and I look forward to the time soon when the counter reads less than 365 days. However if this were just a few days from the next ride and there was still a backlog of registration packets to ship out TJ might have been barking orders like mad but he would have too many other fires to fight to spend…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic Sigh: Tomorrow should be Day 1 of the double cross in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 1 week ago
I assume that a lot of the interest in the double cross was an expression of loyalty to TJ rather than interest in the concept itself. I think it was and will be a fine opportunity if it actually comes off as planned. However, the looks on our spouses faces when we tell them we will be gone bike riding for two weeks in a row is a strong deterrent…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic Can anyone get a response from the organizers? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 1 week ago
I do not have my merchandise yet but they have responded to my emails. As of July 1 they said I should receive my goods “in the next few weeks”. Yes, a bit disappointing but I think the virus has a lot more to do with this than the departed ride director. I just cannot imagine TJ personally packing and shipping ride merchandise at this point in…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic Virtually Impressed in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 4 weeks ago
mootsman, June 16, 2020 at 6:25 pm
For those who sign up for Virtual RAGBRAI, let us know on this thread. I can think of plenty of virtual rides I can put on especially for $55 a pop. In fact I’ll offer discount, $50.
In terms of doing this I think people like Zwift have a huge head start on you but there could be room for an upstart c…[Read more]
KenH replied to the topic the Great Iowa Fall Ride – October 2, 3, and 4, 2020 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 4 weeks ago
If RAGBRAI really wanted to develop a significant buzz about the ride here then they should have posted the information here as well as on Facebook, etc. It appears to be a fine ride and I appreciate the efforts of the RAGBRAI team to give us and Iowa some organized rides this year. I live in Illinois near Lake Michigan however and I’m a married…[Read more]
KenH started the topic Virtually Impressed in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 1 week ago
So, the RAGBRAI staff announced that they were going to announce something on June 15, which would be today, on a Just Go Bike podcast or two ago. Just visited the home page and saw the announcement for a virtual RAGBRAI. They want $55 for registration. Meh, I’ll take a pass, I thought.
But I read through the whole thing and now I’m thinking…[Read more]