klkoopman
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klkoopman replied to the topic We all need a good laugh! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 days, 8 hours ago
Another spousal tandem…..
A tandem rider is stopped by a police car.
“What’ve I done, officer?” asks the rider.
“Perhaps you didn’t notice, sir, but your wife fell off your bike half a mile back . . .”
“Oh, thank God for that,” says the rider – “I thought I’d gone deaf!”
klkoopman replied to the topic RAGBRAI & How Does Warm Weather Kill Off the Coronavirus? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 days, 20 hours ago
If you want to argue politics, knock yourself out. Just realize 45% of the country feels one way about the president and 45% feel another way. 10% have no idea who the president is. This is argued on websites EVERYWHERE, and it seems sad to add the RAGBRAI forum to the list. I have never seen anyone post, in response to an argument say, “My…[Read more]
klkoopman replied to the topic Whole route announced? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 6 days ago
No look here, RAGBRAI, waiting until the end of the month is NOT COOL. March madness is cancelled, bratty kids are home all day, grocery shelves are bare, the wife is freaking out because she has one 6-pack of toilet paper remaining and all the bars are closed. The only thing we can look forward to in late March is sitting on the couch with a…[Read more]
klkoopman replied to the topic 2020 Pass-through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month ago
The “Parkersburg Eclipse News-Review” newspaper is reporting that Parkersburg IA will be the meeting town on Wednesday, July 22 (Iowa Falls to Waterloo day). They are also stating that Ackley and Aplington will be pass though towns, generally following Highway 57. This is very, very similar to the Eldora to Cedar Falls/ UNI day in 2015.
klkoopman replied to the topic We are looking for a new team to join….or a driver for a support truck in the forum Clubs, Teams & Charters 1 month, 1 week ago
You’ve ridden RAGBRAI for 16 years but never contributed to its financial well-being? You’re not a veteran, you’re a mooch.
klkoopman replied to the topic Camping near Maquoketa in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ha, why, no one price gouges on RAGBRAI! This campground owner will soon find out that most riders are cheap.
klkoopman replied to the topic Type of Bike??? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Cannondale has a budget line of bikes called “Quick”. The “Topstone” series are also nice bikes as are a couple of low-end Synapses in this price range. Buying used is also an excellent way to go.
klkoopman replied to the topic Looking to ride both and I have a lot of newbie questions… in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 month, 4 weeks ago
If you simply did RAGBRAI there is 47 years of trial and error and plenty of people on this forum who can advise you on how to fly to Iowa with a bike in tow. With the addition of this second ride, all is brand new to everyone and you’ll probably see solutions proposed over the next several months. It will more than likely involve a charter…[Read more]
klkoopman replied to the topic Brancel Charter in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months ago
All information is on the Brancel website. If you click on “weeklong services” they itemize tent rental as an optional service.
klkoopman replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months ago
I am extremely confident it is going to go through Des Moines. It has been quite a few years since it has.
I think you’re right except I’d predict they are saving Des Moines for the 50th anniversary year. Just think how cool it would be to camp on the grounds of the State Capitol? That takes some serious planning, though. To travel into the…[Read more]
klkoopman replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months ago
2020 Prediction, bragging rights but I do expect a T-shirt:
Missouri Valley
Harlan
Jefferson
Ankeny
Tama-Toledo
North Liberty
Maquoketa
Clinton
In my one concession to the past several month’s shenanigans, riders who wish to end in Dubuque could ride north from Maquoketa on Saturday morning. See, I’m keeping an open mind!
klkoopman replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 1 week ago
After the events of the past three months there is no way in H-E-double toothpick that this year’s ride will end in Dubuque. Clinton’s a fine town.
Demand better pie, Lobby for Lytton, IA!
klkoopman replied to the topic Final Route Predictions in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 1 week ago
No matter what the route is, we ALL need to lobby for Lytton, Iowa (pop. 305) to be on the route as a pass-through town. In 47 years these folks have never participated in RAGBRAI and they want to! They have created a Facebook page named “Let’s put Lytton on the RAGBRAI map”. They posted several photos of them delivering and feeding Anne and…[Read more]
klkoopman replied to the topic July 25 overnight(spoiler alert) in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 months, 2 weeks ago
If this is true the poor residents of Monticello have their work cut out for them as the Ego Ride overnights there on July 12. They’ll barely get done cleaning the streets when a larger horde arrives from the west on July 25.
klkoopman replied to the topic Brancel Charter in the forum Miscellaneous 2 months, 4 weeks ago
I’ve never used them, but I have heard nothing but good things about Pork Belly Ventures. Tell you what, I gained a huge amount of respect for PBV when, after this October brouhaha, PVB announced their continued support for RAGBRAI within a day or two. None of this “well, let’s see how this all shakes out” point of view. I’m sure they had a…[Read more]
klkoopman replied to the topic Brancel Charter in the forum Miscellaneous 3 months ago
No. Brancel committed to RAGBRAI via a Facebook posting on November 9.
klkoopman replied to the topic RAGBRAI beer in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months ago
Bill: Your two Tailwind cans are in the mail to sunny Wisconsin. We drank them (and others) over Christmas and I am altering my previous review: Tailwind is a great tasting beer. We will pop open the remaining two during the route announcement party. Do NOT send postage money, my wife and I are happy to do it.
klkoopman replied to the topic Brancel Charter in the forum Miscellaneous 3 months ago
We’ve used Brancel four times and have always been very satisfied. Their pricing is fair and features other “a la cart” services for anything you need. Transportation to the start town has always been well planned. They take care in finding great camp sites in overnight towns. A pleasant atmosphere is maintained in camp and there are extras…[Read more]
klkoopman replied to the topic Where to next year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 3 months, 2 weeks ago
In a Facebook post this morning the Air Force Cycling Team has committed to riding RAGBRAI next summer.
klkoopman replied to the topic RAGBRAI beer in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Bill Tourdot: I will send you a couple of empty Tailwind cans, I assume the Post Office may frown upon full ones. In the spirit of “Iowa Nice” and in penance for my crazed, raving commentaries in the great RAGBRAI-IR “debates” in November, there is no cost. Please send me your address through the website’s PM capabilities.
It would be funny if…[Read more]